Cal State Long Beach admission requirements?

Hi all! I've been looking into applying to Cal State Long Beach, but I'm not totally sure what the admission requirements are. What GPA, SAT/ACT scores, and other factors do I need to get into CSULB? Any help would be much appreciated!

Hi! Great to hear you're considering applying to Cal State Long Beach (CSULB). While the admission requirements can vary depending on the major and applicant pool, I'll provide you with a general overview of what you can expect.

1. GPA: CSULB primarily looks at an applicant's GPA from their 10th, 11th, and 12th-grade coursework in their "a-g" courses. These are specific college preparatory courses that California high schools are expected to offer. Generally, you'll want to have a competitive GPA of 3.0 or higher for California residents or 3.61 or higher for out-of-state residents.

2. Test Scores: As of now, CSULB is test-blind, which means they will not consider SAT or ACT scores as part of the admissions process.

3. Other Factors: Along with the GPA, CSULB also looks at various other factors to determine eligibility. These factors include:

- Completion of the "a-g" courses: You must complete these college-prep courses with a grade of C- or better, and they should include subjects like English, mathematics, history/social science, science, foreign language, visual and performing arts, and college prep electives.

- Eligibility Index: CSULB uses an Eligibility Index considering your GPA and other factors to determine your overall academic qualification. The Eligibility Index varies by major and can be different for California residents and non-residents.

- Major-specific requirements: Some majors, like nursing, may have additional requirements, such as prerequisite courses and separate supplemental applications.

While meeting these requirements is important, remember that meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee admission. CSULB is quite competitive, and admission decisions might also be influenced by factors such as the availability of spots in your desired major and the competitiveness of the applicant pool in a given year.

To improve your chances, it's wise to maintain a solid GPA and engage in strong extracurricular activities that demonstrate your interests and passions. Additionally, you may want to keep your options open by applying to multiple CSU schools.

Best of luck with your application process!