California State University-Long Beach

California State University-Long Beach, or CSULB, is the second largest campus of the California State University system--covering 323 acres. In terms of enrollment, it is the third largest university in the state.

The school was founded in 1949 and gained the status of a university in 1972. The promotion was granted by the Board of Trustees of the California State University system.

The university is repeatedly ranked as "One of the Top Five Public Comprehensive Universities in the Western United States" by U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best College Guide."

CSULB offers more than 80 baccalaureate degrees, more than 65 masters degrees, and 15 education-related credential programs. It is organized into the following colleges:

• College of Business Administration
• College of Education
• College of Engineering
• College of Health & Human Services
• College of Liberal Arts
• College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
• College of the Arts

Faculty, staff, and students are involved in service partnerships with community agencies and non-profits, schools, and local government agencies. Students have the opportunity and financial support to earn degree credit through internships with area companies and community organizations.

CSULB hosts more than 350 events every year. The university is a founding member of the Big West Conference for major sports and also participates in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation. Its athletic teams are nicknamed the 49ers.

One of the fastest growing areas of campus activity is the business and technology "incubator" program, in which faculty-staff-student research teams work together to bring ideas into the marketplace.

Among the famous CSULB alumni are Neil Campbell, biologist and author; Richard Bach, writer of nonfiction and fiction, including Jonathan Livingston Seagull; Agnes De Mille, choreographer; Steve Martin, actor and comedian; Steven Spielberg, award-winning filmmaker and school alumnus; Richard and Karen Carpenter, of The Carpenters, pop duo; John Bettis, songwriter; John G. Schmitz, former U.S. Representative and candidate for President from American Independent Party; Pat McCormick, four-time Olympic Gold Medalist; Jason Giambi, first baseman, Colorado Rockies; Craig Hodges, NBA champion; Jim Fassel, former offensive coordinator of NFL's Baltimore Ravens and former head coach of New York Giants; and Ricardo Chavira, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist.

California State University-Long Beach Highlights

Where California State University-Long Beach stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in fine arts, nutrition and exercise therapy, drama and performing arts, family and social work, art studies, security and law enforcement, religion and philosophy, and liberal arts.
• Large number of students.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• High faculty salary.
• Racially diverse student body.
• Selective admissions.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Long Beach State Students

The student enrollment at Long Beach State was 36,868 in 2007 (30,920 full-time equivalent).

About 37% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 63% of the class.

Undergrads are 82% of enrolled students and graduate students are 18%.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 97% are full-time and 3% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Long Beach State participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Long Beach State provides on-campus housing for 1,962 of its 30,920 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Long Beach State Athletics

Long Beach State is in the Big West Conference for major sports.

Long Beach State offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 108 male students received the aid (men were 46% of those receiving aid) and 129 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 54% of students receiving such aid) .

Long Beach State Admissions (2007)

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