California State University, Long Beach

Long Beach, CA 90840 • (562) 985-4111 • www.csulb.edu

California State University, Long Beach is a large, urban, comprehensive university in the 23-campus California State University system. CSULB is committed to serving the people of California and endeavors to provide academic programs and campus services for both traditional and non-traditional students. The University enrolls students who have graduated in the top third of the State's high school graduating class, those who have completed a community college program, and adults re-entering education. CSULB aims, above all, to graduate students with highly valued degrees, and to prepare them for lifelong learning as well as for success in a variety of professional fields.

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College Portrait

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Costs of Attendance and Financial Aid

Typical Undergraduate Costs per Year without Financial Aid (Full-Time, In-State Students)

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Category	Cost
Room & board (on campus)	$7,536
Required fees	$344
Tuition (in-state)	$2,772
Other expenses (books, transportation, etc.)	$4,466

Total: $15,118.

For typical out-of-state costs and any discipline-specific tuition, please see our Fees and financial aid page.

The cost to attend CSULB varies based on the individual circumstances of students and may be reduced through grants and scholarships.

Financial aid awarded to undergraduates

Overall Financial Aid
• 64% of FY 2006/2007 Estimated full-time undergraduates received financial aid of some type including need-based loans, work study, and non need-based scholarships.

Annual Need-Based Scholarships & Grants
• 45% of FY 2006/2007 Estimated full-time undergraduates received need-based grants or scholarships; the average award for the year was $4,720.

Annual Need-Based Loans< br /> • 43% of FY 2006/2007 Estimated full-time undergraduates received need-based work-study and/or loans (not including parent loans); the average loan for the year was $3,143.

Percent of Fall 2005 First-Time Students Receiving Each Type of Financial Aid

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Category	Percent
State grants	35%
Federal grants	31%
Student loans	22%
Institutional aid / scholarchip	34%
Any type of financial aid	58%

Note: Students may receive aid from more than one source.

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