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California State University-Long Beach admitted student profile
- Acceptance rate: 46%
California State University-Long Beach is selective. If your GPA and scores land inside its admitted range, admission is realistic and the rest of your application makes the difference.
What you need to get into California State University-Long Beach
Compare your GPA and scores to California State University-Long Beach's admitted students, then focus on the parts of your application you can still improve. Numbers get you into contention; essays, rigor, and activities decide it.
Is California State University-Long Beach a reach, target, or safety for you?
Run your numbers through the calculator above and it will tell you. As a rule: if your stats sit above California State University-Long Beach's range and it is not highly selective, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school admits fewer than one in four applicants, it is a reach for almost everyone. A smart college list balances all three, so pair California State University-Long Beach with schools in each tier.
Want the full picture? See how to actually get into California State University-Long Beach, or run the all-school acceptance calculator to build a balanced list.
Frequently asked questions
What are the chances of getting into California State University-Long Beach?
California State University-Long Beach has a 46% acceptance rate, but that is an average across all applicants, not your personal odds. Your real chances depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to admitted students, plus your essays, rigor, and activities. Use the calculator above to estimate your odds from your own profile.
Is California State University-Long Beach a reach, target, or safety school?
It depends on your profile. If your stats are above California State University-Long Beach's admitted range and its acceptance rate is high, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school is highly selective, it is a reach. The calculator above tells you which, based on your numbers.