Dream Big at California State University, Long Beach

Find Support and Opportunity at LA’s College on the Coast

At Cal State Long Beach, you’ll find a community that supports you as you grow, both on campus and beyond. Here, you’ll have the freedom to explore your interests, shape your future, and make an impact—all just minutes from downtown LA and steps from the beach. We’re proud to be:

Recognized nationally for campus diversity (The Wall Street Journal)
Designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI)
Committed to academic support through dedicated advisors, tutors, and mentoring
Named one of America’s Green Colleges (The Princeton Review, 2025)
Located in LA’s coastal city, Long Beach, California, named one of the Best Cities for Young Professionals in America (Niche.com)

As one of the most popular colleges in California—and the most applied to in the CSU system—The Beach brings together students who are ready to start their own California dream. See how far your curiosity, creativity, and community can take you here. Go Beach!

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See Why We’re a Top Public College in California

No. 3 Universities for Social Mobility

U.S. News & World Report

3 miles from the Pacific Ocean

40,000 students from across the U.S. and around the world

Big Opportunities, Manageable Costs. An Education Made Affordable in California.

A Cal State Long Beach degree means real value: more financial support, stronger career outcomes, and connections that last long after graduation. Here’s what sets The Beach apart:

Top 10% of U.S. universities for return on investment (Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce, 2025)
No. 9 in the nation for Best Colleges for your Tuition Dollars (Washington Monthly, 2025)
No. 3 in the U.S. for Social Mobility (U.S. News & World Report)

Plus, with 410,000+ Beach alumni worldwide, you’ll have a network ready to help you move forward and find long-term success.

Bring Your Dreams to Life With Our Career Support

You’ll be supported at every step of your professional journey, from career counseling to connection with our industry partners. Plus, with downtown LA just minutes away, Beach students have interned with top companies like Disney, Venmo, and the American Heart Association.

Get Involved in Our Southern California College Campus Community

Our community shines when Beach students dive into their interests headfirst. With 300+ student organizations (from the Environmental Science & Policy Club to Model United Nations), you’ll find tons of ways to explore what inspires you.

Discover a Four-Year College in Long Beach Where Learning Goes Beyond the Classroom

As a Beach student, you’ll choose from 190+ academic programs across the liberal arts and sciences, business, education, engineering, and health—there’s truly a major for every career path.

Plus, we’re one of only 27 universities nationwide recognized for both High Research (R2) and Opportunity Colleges and Universities (OCU) designations (Carnegie Classifications, 2025), meaning you’ll have opportunities to conduct original research and contribute to your field while still in undergrad.

LOS ANGELES

35 MIN DRIVE

PACIFIC OCEAN

3 MIN DRIVE

A University Near Los Angeles and the Beach?

It’s Your Ideal California State College

Just three miles from the Pacific Ocean, our 322-acre campus at the beach provides a welcoming environment for you to learn and grow, while living somewhere most people only get to visit on vacation. Plus, we’re minutes from downtown Los Angeles and all the professional and cultural opportunities you need to put your dreams in motion. It’s the best of both worlds—a more relaxed, easy-to-navigate home base with LA’s opportunities right at your fingertips.