California State University-Long Beach Acceptance Rate
Long Beach, California · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 79,680
- Admitted
- 37,547
- Yield
- 15.3%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, California State University-Long Beach's acceptance rate has risen from 35.5% in 2014–15 to 47.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 57,322 to 79,680 (+39%) over that period.
Its 47.1% rate makes California State University-Long Beach more selective than about 86% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 84 tracked California schools, it is more selective than about 64%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (50.4% for women vs 42.3% for men, a 8.1-point gap). California State University-Long Beach has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 15.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 57,322 | 20,326 | 35.5% | 4,335 |
| 2015–16 | 58,109 | 19,650 | 33.8% | 4,506 |
| 2016–17 | 61,808 | 19,711 | 31.9% | 4,253 |
| 2017–18 | 63,048 | 17,650 | 28% | 4,138 |
| 2018–19 | 69,610 | 21,725 | 31.2% | 4,912 |
| 2019–20 | 71,355 | 28,019 | 39.3% | 5,161 |
| 2020–21 | 67,426 | 28,400 | 42.1% | 4,908 |
| 2021–22 | 67,122 | 31,448 | 46.9% | 4,865 |
| 2022–23 | 74,718 | 29,851 | 40% | 5,365 |
| 2023–24 | 79,680 | 37,547 | 47.1% | 5,756 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 47,151 | 23,783 | 50.4% |
| Men | 32,529 | 13,764 | 42.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How California State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is California State University-Long Beach's acceptance rate?
California State University-Long Beach's acceptance rate is 47.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (37,547 admitted of 79,680 applicants).
Is California State University-Long Beach test optional?
California State University-Long Beach is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to California State University-Long Beach?
California State University-Long Beach received 79,680 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 37,547.
Is California State University-Long Beach getting harder to get into?
California State University-Long Beach has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 35.5% in 2014–15 to 47.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.csulb.edu/.