by our College Data Analytics TeamIt is important to understand all of the costs associated with going to college so you can plan accordingly at California State University-Long Beach.
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This school offers students separate housing and dining options. The on-campus housing charge for an average student was $9,760 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $5,162. All told, a typical student living on campus at California State University-Long Beach budgeted around $25,926 in 2026 once room, board, books and other living expenses are included.
The table below shows the expected costs of on-campus and off-campus housing and dining plans for California State University-Long Beach.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $20,058 | $29,016 |
| — Housing | $9,760 | |
| — Meals | $5,162 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $4,306 | $5,948 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,562 | $1,562 |
| Total | $25,926 | $36,526 |
The price of living on campus is rarely the same in your senior year as it was your first. Knowing where it is headed helps you budget for the full degree, not just year one.
Over four years you could pay about $116,098 in housing, food and other expenses.
Here is how combined on-campus room and board has moved over the last few reported years, with a projection of where it is headed, at California State University-Long Beach.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $17,072 |
| Two Years Ago | $18,206 |
| One Year Ago | $19,918 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $20,058 |
| One Year From Now * | $21,227 |
| Two Years From Now * | $22,465 |
| Three Years From Now * | $23,774 |
| Four Years From Now * | $25,160 |
* estimated
Most recently, on-campus costs increased an average of 5.8% per year. If current trends continue, incoming first-year students would pay about $27,095 in their first year.
By their final year, a student might pay about $31,028 for a four-year (bachelor’s) degree, and about $28,333 in their second and final year.
Over a four-year stay, the projected room, board and living-cost total is about $116,098 for a bachelor’s, while two years would run about $55,428 for two years on campus.
Expect modest annual increases in room and board, and factor that growth into your long-term budget.
Schools may offer meal plans where the number of meals per week can vary. This school offers meal plans based on the number of meals per week. See the table below to find out the number of meals per week in the maximum meal plan offered. For details on living on campus, including capacity, see the table below.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 3,189 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 19 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |