California State University Long Beach

The minimum English scores required by Indian students are given below: 

Accepted Exams 

Undergraduate Programs 

Graduate Programs 

TOEFL 

61 

80 

IELTS 

6.0 

6.5 

Duolingo 

105 

115 

PTE 

43 

58 

Cambridge English 

Assessment 

162 

169 

The details for CSULB fees are given below: 

Tuition- USD 47,204 (INR 44.77 L)- UG and USD 46,154   (INR 43.78 L) - PG 

Living Expenses- USD 26,332 

Medical Insurance- USD 1,900

Read: Cost of Living in US for International Students 

To get into CUSLB, Indian students are required to have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for UG admissions and a minimum of 2.5 to 2.75 for PG courses. 

In the Indian context, the students need a minimum of around 75 to 80% in class 12th. Please note that the CUSLB admissions are competitive and meeting the minimum criteria is not enough. 

The applicants may need to score higher for programs like CS at this university.

Getting into California State University Long Beach is quite competitive because of its acceptance rate hovering around 46.28% for the class of 2028.

This is because the CUSLB seats are very limited and there are more candidates for the same. The university also prioritizes the local residents leaving very little capacity for international applicants. 

Yes, students get the access to impressive placements at California State University Long Beach. According to the reviews posted by students on Shiksha, the university ranks -

• 5.0 stars for internships
• 4.0 for post-study work jobs
• 3.0 stars for part-time work

With the help of the above-mentioned rankings it can be concluded that university is one of the best for placements. The Walt Disney Company, Amazon, Amazon Web Series, Microsoft, Google, Apple, Netflix, TikTok are some of the top recruiting companies for the CSU Long Beach graduates.

Yes, California State University, Long Beach has Career Development Centre that focus on supporting students throughout their careers by providing advice and opportunities to them. Some services offered at university are mentioned below-

• Explore career options
• Vacancies for part time jobs and internships
• Prepare <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/what-is-student-cv-applycontent4703">CV</a>, cover letter and application forms
• Prep for interviews and assessments; and
• Develop a <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/sop-statement-of-purpose-applycontent1701">personal statement</a> and elevator pitch.

Top employers at Cal State University Long Beach where graduates are employed are- Google, Apple, Microsoft, Meta, TikTok, etc. Graduates of university are working in leading sectors such as- Engineering, Arts and Design, Research, Healthcare Services, Community and Social Services, Finance, etc. 

Below are CSULB admissions requirements for international students:

UG Courses

Class 12 GPA of 3.0
Apply by the required application deadline
Next, submit all the certified and original English copies of transcripts from the institutions attended
Also, meet CSULB English language requirements
First-year student STEM applicants should have at least 3 years of high school Math

PG Courses

A UG degree
GPA 2.5 
Good scores in GMAT or GRE
Apply as per the required application deadline
Then, submit the original and certified English copies of transcripts from all the attended institutions
Meet the English language requirements

To know about this, it is advised to check your respective programme page of CSULB as some programs may require a <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/exams/gre/results-and-scores" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GRE score</a> or some may have waived off the GRE requirement. Apart from this, do not forget to meet the general graduate academic requirements and program-wise requirements. Note that the graduate admission process is two-fold. The international admission officials at CSULB shall perform a preliminary evaluation of coursework to see if the applicant meets the California State University Long Beach admission requirements. From there on, the graduate departments at CSULB will take decisions.

California State University Long Beach ranks at No. 8 in the nation for campus diversity according to Wall Street Journal / Times Higher Education. As of Fall 2022 facts, the total number of international undergraduates at CSU Long Beach is 6%. It is an ideal place to live, learn and discover. CSU Long Beach consistently ranks as one of the top 100 best-value public colleges according to Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine.

Students are required to pay USD 70 application fee online as per the deadline. The CSULB Admissions Office shall send students a notification via email as an acknowledgment of the receipt of the application.

MS in Computer Science at CSULB focus to provide advanced study to students in Software Development and Engineering, Distributed Computing, Operating Systems, AI, etc. Students who pursue MS in Computer Science at CSULB conduct detailed research in multiple fields like Virtual Agents, Data Mining, Neural Networks, Software Quality Assurance, etc. Eligibility criteria for pursuing MSCS are mentioned below-

• Students should have UG degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering along with some experience in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
• Students must have min GPA of 2.7
• General Graduate Record Examination is required.

Studying Master in Information Systems at CSULB is good for students to grow knowledge in IT and apply knowledge in many domains such as- Cloud Computing, Advanced Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, etc. For MS in IS, UG degree in Engineering, Business and Liberal Arts or Science is required. 

MS in Civil Engineering offer students with good experience. Program offers students with good experience in education and technical specialization. MS in Civil Engineering offer Construction Management, Transportation, Structural, Geotechnical, Water Management, etc. Eligibility criteria for Indian students to study MS in Civil Engineering are mentioned below-    

• UG degree in Civil Engineering 

• GPA of 2.8 or above 

• SOP

• 3 LOR

• English Language test scores

Business and Management at CSU Long Beach is ranked at #319 by Shiksha Popularity Ranking and #123-134 by US News. Popular programs under Business and Management are ranked as follows:

Ranking Bodies

2026

US News & World Report - Graduate Business School

#123-134

QS - Global MBA

MBA programme is ranked #334 by Shiksha Popularity Ranking, #127 by US News and #301+ by QS Rankings. Rankings by other ranking bodies are as follows:

Ranking bodies

2026

US News & World Report

#127

Cal State University Long Beach and the University of California Los Angeles, both universities are considered top tier and very hard to get into. 

Talking about prestige and rankings, UCLA ranks a lot better than the CUSLB. The University of California Los Angeles QS ranking is #49 for the year 2027 and for CUSLB, it is 1401+

If you are looking for high rankings, choose UCLA and for less competition, CUSLB may be the right choice.

Indian students at Cal State University Long Beach get many opportunities in world. According to reviews by students on Shiksha, university provide one of best campus life in USA such as academics, sports facilities, meal options, student affairs team, etc., everything is readily available for students. Also, get opportunity to participate in many clubs and organizations. Most students feel that city is extremely safe to live in, which is strong factor to choose this institution. Mentioned below are ratings of CSU Long Beach according to reviews-

Cal State University Long Beach has taken following measures for safety of campus-

• Police department at university is available at all hours of the day. All crime related cases are to be reported to department. Campus has emergency blue light call stations from where students can be immediately notified about any emergency situation.

• Security services are available for daily campus activities and regular inspections are held. Apart from this, action plans are created at time of large events. 

• University Police personnel educate and create awareness among students about safety tips, emergency contacts, procedures to report incident and conduct safety programs.

CSULB offers on-campus housing options including residential villages and theme communities. The University's three residential colleges are Hillside, Parkside, and Beachside Villages. The majority of the single-occupancy rooms in Hillside Village and the triple rooms at Beachside are found in the residential halls. All of the furniture in the rooms includes a bed, dresser, desk and chair, closet, microwave, and mirror.  

Yes, CSU Long Beach USA permits international students to work while studying. Overseas students must be mindful of the fact that they can work no more than 20 hours per week while classes are in session and it is essential that this employment does not interfere with a their academic program. During vacations, they can work for unlimited hours.   

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