California State University, Long Beach acceptance rate, scores and deadlines

Long Beach, CA · public · 35,924 undergraduates

Acceptance rate 45.4% Fall 2025 · ↓0.8 pts
SAT Not used Test-blind
Tests, 2026–27 Test-blind From the admissions site

Source: Common Data Set 2025–26 · deadlines from Long Beach State's admissions site.

Chances at Long Beach State
1500
unweighted, 4.0 scale —
Your odds · Regular decision Target
39–43%
  • Long Beach State is test-blind: it doesn't look at SAT or ACT scores.
  • So this range uses the admit rate for applicants without special hooks.
  • Long Beach State admits 45.4% of applicants overall.

Data: Common Data Set 2025–26 · Test-blind for 2026–27

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Acceptance rate

Long Beach State acceptance rate by year

40,105 of 88,276 applicants admitted for Fall 2025, against 46.3% for Fall 2024.

0% 20% 40% 60% 201520172019202120232025 45.4%
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Entering classAppliedAdmittedRateSource
Fall 202588,27640,10545.4%Common Data Set
Fall 202483,96738,85446.3%IPEDS
Fall 202379,68037,54747.1%IPEDS
Fall 202274,71829,85140.0%IPEDS
Fall 202167,12231,44846.9%IPEDS
Fall 202067,42628,40042.1%IPEDS
Fall 201971,35528,01939.3%IPEDS
Fall 201869,61021,72531.2%IPEDS
Fall 201763,04817,65028.0%IPEDS
Fall 201661,80819,71131.9%IPEDS
Fall 201558,10919,65033.8%IPEDS

2026–27 applications

Long Beach State deadlines for 2026–27

Apply with Cal State Apply. Checked October 24, 2026 on Long Beach State's admissions site. Dates can change; confirm them there before you submit.

  1. Regular decision Apply by Decisions Mid-February to April (waitlist decisions May–July)
Every 2026–27 deadline, in date order

Scores and GPA

Test scores and GPA at Long Beach State

Scores are for enrolled students who sent them, not for everyone admitted.

Long Beach State is test-blind: scores it lists are not used in admission decisions.

Average high school GPA 3.66
As reported, 99.44% reported a GPA
High school GPA of enrolled first-years (Fall 2025)
  • 4.020.0%
  • 3.75–3.9926.6%
  • 3.50–3.7423.5%
  • 3.25–3.4914.8%
  • 3.00–3.2410.0%
  • 2.50–2.995.0%
  • Below 2.500.0%

What counts

What Long Beach State weighs

From section C7 of Long Beach State's Common Data Set 2025–26.

Very important

  • Class rank
  • GPA

Considered

  • Where you live
  • State residency

Not considered

  • Course rigor
  • Test scores
  • Essays
  • Recommendations
  • Interview
  • Activities
  • Talent or ability
  • Character
  • First-generation status
  • Alumni relation
  • Religious affiliation
  • Volunteer work
  • Work experience
  • Demonstrated interest

Cost

What Long Beach State costs

From the College Scorecard. For your own estimate, use Long Beach State's net price calculator.

Tuition, in-state$8,338
Per year
Tuition, out-of-state$21,658
Per year
Average net price$9,426
After grants, aided students
Open Long Beach State's net price calculator

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Colleges with a similar acceptance rate

Close to Long Beach State's 45.4%, from the same official data.

FAQ

Questions about Long Beach State admissions

What is Long Beach State's acceptance rate?

Long Beach State admitted 40,105 of 88,276 first-year applicants for Fall 2025, an acceptance rate of 45.4%. That is down from 46.3% for Fall 2024. Source: Common Data Set 2025–26.

Is Long Beach State test-optional for 2026–27?

Long Beach State is test-blind for 2026–27: it does not consider SAT or ACT scores in admission.

When are Long Beach State's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Regular decision: November 30, 2026. Check Long Beach State's admissions site before you apply, as dates can change.

Where the numbers come from

Sources

Odds are estimates from public data, shown as a range. An estimate, not a guarantee.

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