Long Beach, CA · Public university · City (large)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $6,884 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $18,764 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $14,932 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,092 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $18,983 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $8,721 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $10,262 less than the sticker price — about 54% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-I |
| Men’s varsity sports (6) | Track & Field (79), Baseball (40), Water Polo (28), Volleyball (24), Basketball (15), Golf (11) |
| Women’s varsity sports (9) | Track & Field (93), Softball (26), Volleyball (26), Water Polo (25), Beach Volleyball (24), Soccer (24), Basketball (22), Golf (7), Tennis (7) |
| Softball conference | Big West |
| Head softball coach | Kim Sowder |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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