One of 23 campuses in the California State University system, California State University Long Beach is committed to providing excellent academic programs to both traditional and non-traditional students. Their degree programs cater to high school graduates, community college graduates, and adults who are re-entering the education system and/or seeking a career change. Whether on campus or online, the opportunities abound.

With its warm, sunny climate and 322-acre campus that overlooks the Pacific Ocean, California State University Long Beach is an ideal location for study, recreation, and relaxation. With its first official campus dating back to 1949 and offering only five undergraduate majors, California State University Long Beach has expanded in size and educational opportunities, with academic programs in anything from education to business administration. Specialized facilities for Engineering Technology, Art, Industrial and Interior Design, Music, and Nursing, among other things, are available to students wishing to pursue a career in any of these fields.

In addition to the numerous academic opportunities, California State University Long Beach sponsors nearly 200 campus organizations, including fraternities and sororities, religious clubs, honor societies, political and social action clubs, cultural associations and special interest clubs. With over 33,000 students, almost 2,000 faculty, and 1,600 professional staff, California State University Long Beach is often likened to a small city. And in the same way a city offers a culturally diverse and individually enriching experience, a well-rounded college and overall life experience is a given with a California State University Long Beach education.