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#848 in World

#256 in USA

  • Institute Icon322 acre campus
  • Estd. 1949
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California State University Long Beach Courses and Fees 2025

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MS(35 courses)
INR 12 L - 27 LGet Fee Details
Duration11-30 months
Exam AcceptedTOEFL: 80 - 90, PTE: 53 - 58, Duolingo: 105 - 115, IELTS: 6 - 7, GRE
MBA/PGDM(9 courses)
INR 13 L - 27 LGet Fee Details
Duration11 months-2 years
Exam AcceptedTOEFL: 80 & Above, PTE: 53 - 58, Duolingo: 105 - 115, IELTS: 6 - 6.5
B.E. / B.Tech(12 courses)
INR 17 L - 18 LGet Fee Details
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedTOEFL: 61 & Above, PTE: 43 - 44, Duolingo: 95 & Above, IELTS
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Q:   Can I work while studying at California State University Long Beach?
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Yes, CSU Long Beach USA permits international students to work while studying. Overseas students must be mindful of the fact that they can work no more than 20 hours per week while classes are in session and it is essential that this employment does not interfere with a their academic program. During vacations, they can work for unlimited hours.

Know more about the part-time jobs for Indian students in USA.

Q:   How much is the application fee for CSU Long Beach MS in CS?
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Students are required to pay USD 70 application fee online as per the deadline. The CSULB Admissions Office shall send students a notification via email as an acknowledgment of the receipt of the application.

Q:   Is CSU Long Beach hard to get into?
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According to U.S. News & World Report, CSU Long Beach acceptance rate is 47%. This means it is a moderately selective institute and accepts 47 out of every 100 applicants. So, if you meet the eligibility requirements and submit the applications before the deadline, there is a high chance that you will get admission to CSULB.

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California State University Long Beach Fee Breakdown 2025

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Q:   What is the cost of living at CSULB?
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California State University Long Beach is relatively expensive in terms of the cost of living, as compared to other universities in USA. Mentioned below is the breakdown of the expenses of attending CSULB:

Expense Type

Cost of Living (per year)

Cost in INR

Living Expenses

USD 26,332

INR 23 L

Medical Insurance

USD 1,900

INR 1.6 L

TOTAL

USD 28,232

INR 24.7 L

Conversion Rate: 1 USD = INR 87.53 

Q:   What are the rankings of MBA in CSU Long Beach?
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MBA programme is ranked #138 by Shiksha Popularity Ranking, #122 by US News and #251 by QS Rankings. Rankings by other ranking bodies are as follows:

Ranking bodies

2023

2024

2025

US News & World Report - Graduate Business School

#102

#115

#122

QS - Global MBA

#251

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Q:   Is California State University Long Beach an expensive university?
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The tuition fee for international graduate and undergraduate students at California State University Long Beach is listed below-

Course Level

Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

USD 17,430 (INR 14 L)

Graduate

USD 16,434 (INR 13 L)

International students are also required to pay an application fee of USD 70 (INR 5,856) for CSULB Admissions. Some additional expenses that need to be taken into consideration besides the tuition fee is the cost of living which is estimated at around USD 24,246 (INR 20 L) for undergraduate students and around USD 1,700 (INR 1.4 L) for graduate students at the university. Other expenses include the cost of transportation, health insurance, books, and other course-related expenses, and personal expenses of students as well.

(1 USD = 83.67 INR)

CSU Long Beach
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.3/5
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Student Views (Based on Reviews)
  • 60% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
Friendly
Liberal
Academically oriented
Easy going
Internships4.3
Part time work4
Post study jobs4
Quality of faculty4.3
Student Life4.8
Value for money4.8
Public transportation4.8
Safety4.5
Indian Food4
Permanent Immigration3.8
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Shloka Ramesh Daga Verified Icon
MS Information Systems (STEM) - Batch of 2025
4.4
A journey worth remembering.
Tips: CSULB does not offer any scholarship for MSIS course. The student housing community is very good and the bus service in the whole of Long Each is too good. The bus stop is 5 minutes. Walk away from the housing community. Multiple grocery and fast food options from the housing community, which is just a distance of 3-4 minutes.
Likes (Value for money): The fee is very less compared to other universities in California. At the same time, you get the opportunity to stay in California, which is the hub of tech opportunities. The professors at the university are friendly and helpful. The university has many events, career fairs, etc.
Dislikes (Indian Food): The nearest Indian food restaurant is 35 minutes away by bus. There is an Indian area called as Artesia, where you can get Indian groceries, multiple Indian food options, Indian vibes and Indian festive shopping. Also, the bus takes about 35 minutes from the nearest bus stop to the housing community.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 600
Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 77000
Reviewed on 30 Sep 2025Read more
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Rohan Sanda Verified Icon
Master of Science in Computer Science - Batch of 2027
4.8
CSULB stands out for its academic excellence, punctuality, and discipline.
Tips: CSULB stands out for its academic excellence, punctuality, and discipline. No matter what your major is, you'll find top-notch professors here, and they are easygoing too. The student clubs here are very beneficial for students to grow their networks and interact with like-minded people. Never worry about the quality of education because CSULB never disappoints you.
Likes (Value for money): The University fees are very affordable, and the top-notch professors really contribute to levelling us up. There are also plenty of scholarships offered to those who are in need and to those who are deserving. When you compare tuition fees with other universities, it’s very reasonable and matches the high-class quality.
Dislikes (Part time work): The campus is very large, and part-time jobs are easily found. There are many options in the university, and students will have one or another alternative to work. However, they need to be patient in their search and while applying for part-time jobs. Once they have applied, getting a job should be easier, and referrals work much better.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1175
Prepping time for classes34 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025Read more
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Sri Ram Chowdary Arikapudi Verified Icon
Master of Science in Civil Engineering - Batch of 2025
4
Overall university is good enough in all aspects.
Tips: Do good research personally and get to know the information. Don't listen to the guys, who has no knowledge of the university you are choosing. Talk to the expert and analyze the situation. Have a complete report of each university you are applying to and compare the pros and cons based on your requirements. Then decide which is best. You can also grab the information about the university from their website or you can request extra information from the university service team.
Likes (Internships): For civil engineering lot of employees were offered internships and few days back career fare were conducted for internships and jobs. Now in USA there is a good scope for civil and mechanical engineering guys. Right now construction activity is booming up in the USA. I suggest Masters aspirants in civil and mechanical guys go ahead with a good university to kick start their abroad career.
Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): I am flexible with the situations, I can go wherever I want to in based on the probability and scenarios. It is a good choice to work here and get to know about the technology they are using and the procedures they are following. Apart from that permanent immigration is a big thing. So later on based on the situation only I can decide if I want to stay here.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 0
Prepping time for classes27 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 55000
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2024Read more
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Ankam Dhruvateja Verified Icon
BS in Computer Engineering (STEM) - Batch of 2024
3.5
Well infrastructured and good maintenance
Tips: About the fees, present faculty, and other facilities like sports, library . About the reputation and previous reviews and results about the college. Every one must know about the college. And we must compare with other college also.
Likes (Indian Food): College has a good canteen and we can get our traditional food too. Few of them will charge at low cost.We can get any type of food , they are very specialized in this. We have number of canteen with plenty of dishes, pasteries, bakery, thickchakes and drinks.
Dislikes (Value for money): Because, they charge more for fees. And they add additional charges like , library, laboratories fees and etc. And people in this college are not getting a quality education for the money they spend. And some things will be skipped in the academic year.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2022Read more
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Divyanshu Mehta Verified Icon
BS in Computer Science - Batch of 2027
4
Good energy and a promising campus.
Tips: Once you're in the US, it's important to be mindful of how you talk to people. It can be totally different than talking to people in India, and it can be a little tough adjusting to that. There are tons of international students at CSULB and I would say, if you are coming here, you should try to make friends with people from everywhere. Don't limit yourself to other Indian students. People in Long Beach are really chill, and there are tons of clubs and bars around the university to hang out at. There’s even a specialized gaming area on campus with the esports department, bowling, and more. Overall, I am highly satisfied with my experiences.
Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Immigrating to the US permanently was always hard, but after the Trump administration, it became harder. Permanent immigration after your studies doesn't depend on the university, but on you. It depends on factors such as getting a job and whether or not your employer wants to sponsor you.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 200
Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 90600
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2025Read more
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Answered a month ago

Both California State University Long Beach and Arizona State University are one of the top-ranked universities of USA. CSU Long Beach is ranked #261 in USA and #827 in World, whereas ASU is ranked #54 in USA and #211 in World. The tuition fees for UG and PG programs for CSU Long Beach are INR 16.19

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California State University Long Beach is ranked #261 in USA and #827 in the World. QS World University Rankings are #1401 in 2025, whereas 2024 rankings were #1201, indicating a declining trend. Apart from this, US News and World Report has also ranked the university at #1818 in 2025 showing a nega

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Answered a month ago

California State University Long Beach acceptance rate is around 47%, which means 47 out of 100 students are accepted in the university. This makes the admission process extremely competitive for international students.

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Answered 2 months ago

Some of the top courses at CSU Long Beach, along with the percentage of degrees awarded for bachelor's and master's, are as follows: 

Bachelor's degree 

% 

Master's degree 

% 

General Business Administration & Management 

15.4% 

General Business Administration & Management 

12.4% 

General Psychology 

6.76% 

Social Work 

11% 

Speech Communication & Rhetoric 

3.76% 

Computer Science 

10.2% 

General Family & Consumer Sciences 

3.4% 

General Education 

 

 

5.42% 

Computer Science 

3.46% 

Registered Nursing 

 

4.68% 

General Biological Sciences 

3.45% 

Public Administration 

4.38% 

Sociology 

3.14% 

Sports & Fitness Management 

3.33% 

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Ridhi

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Answered a month ago

The minimum English scores required by Indian students are given below:

Accepted Exams

Undergraduate Programs

Graduate Programs

TOEFL

61

80

IELTS

6.0

6.5

Duolingo

105

115

PTE

43

58

Cambridge English

Assessment

162

169

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University CityLos Angeles, California, USA
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Population of City39,99,759

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1250 Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90840, United States
Los Angeles ( California)

Phone
(562) 985-5654

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(562) 985-5471

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