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Tuition & Costs

Your Estimated Price

$19,190 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$5,472 tuition
$11,294 on campus room & board
$1,656 books
$768 fees

$30,350 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$16,632 tuition
$11,294 on campus room & board
$1,656 books
$768 fees
Estimated Net Price
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Average Aid

$4,505 Annual Institutional Aid

Average Aid
69% of students receive aid
47% get federal aid ($5,435 avg)
44% get state aid ($2,557 avg)
41% get institn'l aid ($4,505 avg)
37% get loans ($4,890 avg)

Tuition Trends

Historical Tuition and Fees, with Projected Future Amounts

Future projections are based on past four years' data averaging 22.9% annual change in in-state tuition and fees and 8.77% change in out-of-state tuition and fees. Amounts shown are estimates only and not guaranteed. For a better estimate, contact the college directly.

Financial Aid

$21,579,728
Annual Aid Awarded
Aid/Loans
Average Amount Percent Awarded
Grant or Scholarship Aid $9,751 57%
Federal Grant Aid $5,435 47%
Pell Grants $4,674 47%
Other Federal Grants $794 46%
Institution Grant Aid $4,505 41%
State Grant Aid $2,557 44%
Student Loans $4,890 37%
Federal Loans $4,704 37%
Other Loans $8,816 1%

Merit Aid

Financial Aid Timeline
Financial aid priority deadline: March 2
Financial aid deadline: -
College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about: -
Student must reply to financial aid decision by: -
Does California State University-Long Beach offer...
Tuition Payment Plan? Yes
Financial Aid Contact Info
1250 Bellflower Blvd
Long Beach, CA 90840-0115
(562) 985-4111
http://www.csulb.edu
Costs Per Credit Hour
In State -
Out of State $372

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Bang for the buck
  • 4
  • Kristi from Torrance, CA
  • Jun-18-2013 I am a current student here

    For a Cal State college, CSULB impresses many. Not only do we have a farmers' market, we also have other vendors selling things, events that are spectacular, and we also known as one of the most safest schools in the country!

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  • 5
  • Sarah
  • May-31-2013 I am a current student here

    Im an art major and I could've gone to an expensive art school. Im glad I chose CSULB. I love the education I'm getting here. The professors are working professionals in their field and some of them have also taught in those private art schools.

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  • 5
  • Angelina from Long Beach, CA
  • May-16-2013 I am a current student here

    Cal State Long Beach has a gym that's free for students. Our bus transit is also free when you use your student identification card.

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