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California State University - Long Beach
  • 4 Year
  • LONG BEACH, CA
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California State University - Long Beach
#58 in Top Public Universities in America
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    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • LONG BEACH, CA
  • 4,559 reviews
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    California State University - Long Beach Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    unavailable
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    Undergrads in College Housing
    8%
    Average Housing Cost
    $7,994 / year
    Poll
    40%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 227 responses
    Poll
    49%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 426 responses

    Food

    Campus Food
    A
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $4,590 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 848 responses
    • The nugget
      17%
    • Starbucks
      15%
    • Subway
      12%
    • The Outpost
      9%
    • Panda Express
      8%
    • Beachwalk Cafe
      8%
    • Pollo loco
      7%
    61%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 272 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    A
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    A+
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 227 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      38%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      50%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      11%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      1%

    Safety

    Safety
    A minus
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    90%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 274 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 170 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      52%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      38%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      8%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      2%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 219 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      24%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      63%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      7%
    • Not very visible.
      4%
    • We have campus police?
      2%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 435 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      3%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      42%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      50%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      4%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Volleyball, Water Polo
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, Water Polo

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Dance, Drama/Theater, Literary Magazine, Radio Station, Student Government, Newspaper, Film Society, Television Station, Yearbook
    Music
    Choral Groups, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Music Ensembles, Musical Theater, Opera, Symphony Orchestra
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 191 responses
    • University basketball games are usually very fun
      18%
    • Sports games
      14%
    • Smorgasport
      12%
    • I don't really like the campus events
      10%
    • Homecoming
      10%
    • Campus events such as tournaments
      8%
    • Special guests that visit and give talks
      8%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    A minus
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 278 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      3%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      24%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      30%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      13%
    • Parties? What parties?
      29%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 113 responses
    • Homecoming Game
      25%
    • Smorgasport
      24%
    • Pre-finals/end-of-the-semester party
      11%
    • Greek event-formal
      9%
    • I don't go to parties
      9%
    • After the rivals basketball game
      8%
    • The Pumpkin (A Frat Halloween Party)
      4%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    2%
    Women in Sororities
    2%
    59%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 367 responses
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