California State University-Long Beach

California State University-Long Beach is a public university located in Long Beach, California, with an enrollment of approximately 35,924 students. The university has a selective admissions process, accepting around 46.3% of applicants, and maintains a strong retention rate of 86.8%, with a graduation rate of 68.9%.

CSULB is notably accessible for lower- and middle-income students, with in-state tuition at $7,350 per year and an average net price after financial aid of $10,440. Approximately half of the student body receives Pell Grants, reflecting the university's reach among students with financial need. The school offers a Biomedical Engineering program, a field with strong career prospects, and graduates report median earnings of $64,403 ten years after enrollment.