History
- Founded in 1949, California State University, Long Beach is ranked as one of the top institutions in the country and No. 3 among national universities for promoting social mobility.
Education
- CSULB students explore a broad array of disciplines, develop an appreciation of diverse ideas, artistic modes of expression, and global perspectives, and examine key discoveries in science, technology, and health-related studies.
- Their academic experiences are enriched through participation in research projects, creative endeavors, community service learning, internships, and international study programmes.
- CSULB graduates are highly successful, well-trained professionals, skilled problem-solvers, engaged community leaders, and creative contributors to our society.
Research
- Under the leadership of the Associate Vice President for Research and Sponsored Programmes, the Office of Research & Sponsored Programmes (ORSP) at California State University, Long Beach serves the University community by creating a campus environment that is conducive to promoting research and other scholarly activities that contribute to the mission of the University.
- With a primary emphasis on faculty-student research engagement, the office provides leadership, information, direction, resources, training and technical assistance to faculty and students engaged in externally funded research, instruction, community service and other scholarly activities.
Career
- There are many on- and off-campus job opportunities for CSULB students.The Career Development Center offers various services to help CSULB students explore careers and prepare for life after The Beach.
- It also offers CareerLINK, which provides students with the ability to search and apply for full-time and part-time jobs, internships and on-campus interview opportunities
California State University Long Beach Key Statistics & Highlights
- #1823 Ranking
- 8 Courses
- 42,120 Students
- 25,272 Students (female)
Student services
- TRiO Student Support Services Programme (SSSP) is a federally-funded programme designed to assist students who are low-income, first-generation to college, or have a disability, who also have academic need and the motivation to achieve their maximum potential in higher education.
Housing services
- CSULB's housing options offer students a convenient and supportive living environment. On-campus housing provides students with a sense of community and the opportunity to get involved in campus life. Living on campus can also help students feel more connected to the university and make it easier to access academic and other resources.
- CSULB’s University Housing has three residential villages: Hillside Village, Parkside Village, and Beachside Village (off-campus). Each college provides a safe and comfortable living environment in which students can socialize, study, and reach their potential as a 49er.
Library services
Some current services offered by the CSULB Library:
- Access to all library collections through a web-based catalog called OneSearch
- Access to millions of abstracted and full text magazine and journal articles through our Research Databases.
- Spidell Technology Center, a 200 seat state-of-the art computer lab offering standard applications software and access to the World Wide Web.
ICT services
- Email Services
- Mobile Device Self-Help Guides
- BeachID Account Service
- Data Security Services / PGP
- InCommon Certificate Services
- Safe Computing
- BeachNet+ Wireless
- BeachNet Guest Access Wireless
Medical services
The mission of Student Health Services is to support academic excellence by promoting physical and mental well-being, through affordable quality health services and education. Utilizing a team of dedicated professionals, we provide sensitive, confidential healthcare services to a diverse campus community.
Campus life
- The student-operated University Student Union is located at the crossroads of the campus, providing a focal point for the total campus community.
- Brotman Hall, near the Union, houses many centralized campus services and administrative offices.
- There are also specialized facilities for Engineering Technology, Art, Industrial and Interior Design, Music, Molecular and Life Sciences, and Nursing as well as the International House student residence hall and meeting complex.
Sports facilities
- The Department of Club Sports and Recreation strives to improve the quality of campus life for CSULB students, faculty/staff, and community members by providing a wide range or recreational & competitive clubs, fitness classes, educational programmes and open recreation programmes.
- The Club Sports and Recreation programme is funded and maintained through the Division of Student Services.
The campus community is encouraged to stay active and participate in the numerous fitness and sports-related activities that are offered by this department, including:
- Club sports
- Fitness classes
- Summer camps
- Open recreation programmes
Student clubs
- One of the best opportunities to become an active part of the campus community is by meeting new people, gaining leadership experience, and furthering your educational or extracurricular interests by joining a student organization.
- CSULB has more than 300 recognized student organizations, representing 12 diverse categories.
Accreditation
- All campuses of the CSU are accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission.
California State University Long Beach Overview
California State University Long Beach Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 18.4% United States
Top 27.8% Worldwide
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
Best Global Universities Rankings
1823
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 5 places compared to 2026
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 1818 | 1823 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
QS World University Rankings
No 2027 Ranking
By TopUniversities
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2027 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 1401 | - | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
California State University Long Beach Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
United States Country
Long Beach City
California State University Long Beach Student Reviews & Awards
4.3
Based on 21 reviews
- 5 Star 9 Reviews
- 4 Star 10 Reviews
- 3 Star 1 Review
- 2 Star 1 Review
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
How Students Rated This University
- Student Teacher Interaction 4.3
Magnificent campus ,beautiful experiences !
I feel like CSULB is the best plece for studying . Magnificent campus life , helpful proffesors, friendly students ,beautiful experiences and so much more is here !
A relaxing campus with unique landmarks
California State University, Long Beach overall is a great school which is a very large campus has many different interesting building like the pyramid and we also have a Japanese Garden which is a very relaxing place just to walk around if you have free time between classes. Even though Business is not an impact major at CSULB, I love the teaching style of the professors there, at least with those I attended their courses. Overall, I am very happy that I join CSULB family.
Great School for the Value, Culture, and Faculty
About to finish my first semester, and the faculty in my department have been very encouraging and receptive to student feedback. Parking is okay, although you may struggle around the early afternoon. Campus is pretty and enjoyable to walk around.
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