by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for California State University-Long Beach, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at California State University-Long Beach were $7,350 each year. For students from out of state the figure was $19,950. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Of those figures, the required fees were $1,266 in-state and $1,266 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,084 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,266 | $1,266 |
| Total | $7,350 | $19,950 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
What will California State University-Long Beach cost if you attend part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For some context, here is how California State University-Long Beach prices compare to peer schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, California State University-Long Beach is fairly typical on price.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Review the California State University-Long Beach Financial Aid page to learn more.
Tuition at California State University-Long Beach has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| One Year Ago | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,084 | $18,684 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at CSULB has changed across the reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition climbed 6.0%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $21,152 next year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 2.41%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $7,527. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 2.16%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $20,381.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $7,527 | $20,381 |
| In 2 Years | $7,708 | $20,821 |
| In 3 Years | $7,893 | $21,271 |
| In 4 Years | $8,083 | $21,730 |
| In 5 Years | $8,277 | $22,199 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $84,203, compared with about $31,211 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at California State University-Long Beach, go to the California State University-Long Beach Financial Aid page.
