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Institutional Data and Information - University Level (CSULB)

CSU Long Beach's annual impact on the Los Angeles region is enormous. Annual spending related to CSU Long Beach in the Los Angeles region ($574 million) generates a total impact of $1 billion on the regional economy. This impact sustains more than 15,700 jobs in the region, and generates nearly $58 million per year in tax revenue. Even greater-more than $2 billion of the earnings by alumni from CSU Long Beach are attributable to their CSU degrees.

Student Demographics

Enrollment by Ethnic Group 2002 - 2006

Table 1: Total University Student Body at Fall Terms
Ethnicity Category Number Percent
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
American Indian 212 210 216 215 225 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6
African American 2,062 2,038 1,934 1,942 1,981 6.0 5.9 5.8 5.6 5.6
Latino-Hispanic 7,636 8,048 8,073 8,663 9,238 22.1 23.2 24.1 25.1 26.0
Asian 3,767 3,652 3,601 3,673 3,845 10.9 10.5 10.8 10.6 10.8
Southeast Asian 2,598 2,540 2,453 2,534 2,637 7.5 7.3 7.3 7.3 7.4
Pacific Islander 187 202 209 205 228 0.5 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6
Filipino 1,798 1,796 1,754 1,922 2,130 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.6 6.0
White 11,996 12,133 11,451 11,709 11,758 34.7 35.0 34.2 33.9 33.1
Undetermined 4,310 4,096 3,788 3,684 3,532 12.5 11.8 11.3 10.7 9.9
GRAND TOTAL 34,566 34,715 33,479 34,547 35,574 100 100 100 100 100



Table 2: Undergraduate Student Body at Fall Terms
Ethnicity Category Number Percent
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
American Indian 167 178 179 185 194 0.6 0.6 0.7 0.6 0.7
African American 1,686 1,707 1,595 1,624 1,649 6.1 6.1 5.9 5.7 5.6
Latino-Hispanic 6,538 6,821 6,865 7,496 7,999 23.5 24.3 25.3 26.3 27.0
Asian 2,977 2,893 2,844 2,954 3,098 10.7 10.3 10.5 10.4 10.5
Southeast Asian 2,251 2,198 2,109 2,186 2,319 8.1 7.8 7.8 7.7 7.8
Pacific Islander 162 178 181 176 197 0.6 0.6 0.7 0.6 0.7
Filipino 1,600 1,598 1,561 1,742 1,919 5.7 5.7 5.7 6.1 6.5
White 9,077 9,341 8,971 9,305 9,466 32.6 33.3 33.0 32.6 32.0
Undetermined 3,405 3,153 2,875 2,846 2,735 12.2 11.2 10.6 10.0 9.2
GRAND TOTAL 27,863 28,067 27,180 28,514 29,576 100 100 100 100 100



Table 3: Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate Student Body at Fall Terms
Ethnicity Category Number Percent
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
American Indian 45 32 37 30 31 0.7 0.5 0.6 0.5 0.5
African American 376 331 339 318 332 5.6 5.0 5.4 5.3 5.5
Latino-Hispanic 1,098 1,227 1,208 1,167 1,239 16.4 18.5 19.2 19.3 20.7
Asian 790 759 757 719 747 11.8 11.4 12.0 11.9 12.5
Southeast Asian 347 342 344 348 318 5.2 5.1 5.5 5.8 5.3
Pacific Islander 25 24 28 29 31 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.5 0.5
Filipino 198 198 193 180 211 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.0 3.5
White 2,919 2,792 2,480 2,404 2,292 43.5 42.0 39.4 39.8 38.2
Undetermined 905 943 913 838 797 13.5 14.2 14.5 13.9 13.3
GRAND TOTAL 6,703 6,648 6,299 6,033 5,998 100 100 100 100 100



Overview [.pdf]

Source of Ethnicity Data: CSULB Institutional Research

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Enrollment by Gender 2002 - 2006

Table 4: All University
Gender Number Percent
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women 20,730 21,043 20,454 21,016 21,767 60.0 60.6 61.1 60.8 61.2
Men 13,836 13,672 13,025 13,531 13,807 40.0 39.4 38.9 39.2 38.8
GRAND TOTAL 34,566 34,715 33,479 34,547 35,574 100 100 100 100 100



Table 5: Lower Division Students
Gender Number Percent
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women 6,043 6,060 5,952 6,240 6,628 63.4 64.2 65.1 64.0 63.3
Men 3,494 3,374 3,192 3,503 3,845 36.6 35.8 34.9 36.0 36.7
GRAND TOTAL 9,537 9,434 9,144 9,743 10,473 100 100 100 100 100



Table 6: Upper Division Students
Gender Number Percent
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women 10,358 10,668 10,462 10,964 11,234 56.5 57.3 58.0 58.4 58.8
Men 7,968 7,965 7,574 7,807 7,869 43.5 42.7 42.0 41.6 41.2
GRAND TOTAL 18,326 18,633 18,036 18,771 19,103 100 100 100 100 100



Table 7: Post-Baccalaureate Students
Gender Number Percent
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women 2,049 2,013 1,697 1,406 1,182 70.1 71.6 72.9 70.1 71.4
Men 874 798 631 601 473 29.9 28.4 27.1 29.9 28.6
GRAND TOTAL 2,923 2,811 2,328 2,007 1,655 100 100 100 100 100



Table 8: Graduate (Master's) Students
Gender Number Percent
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Women 2,280 2,302 2,343 2,406 2,723 60.3 60.0 59.0 59.8 62.7
Men 1,500 1,535 1,628 1,620 1,620 39.7 40.0 41.0 40.2 37.3
GRAND TOTAL 3,780 3,837 3,971 4,026 4,343 100 100 100 100 100



Overview [.pdf]

Source of Gender Data: CSULB Institutional Research

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CSULB Recognition and Awards Information

California State University, Long Beach Ranked No. 3 Among Top Public Universities in the West by U.S. News

For the third consecutive year, California State University, Long Beach has been ranked third among the top public master's universities in the west by U.S.News & World Report in its 2007 edition of America's Best Colleges Guide.

Included among the 63 western master's universities ranked by the magazine in its top tier, Cal State Long Beach once again was among the top 25 percent of 123 public and private universities in its category in the region.

The Princeton Review Ranks CSULB Among Best Value Public Colleges

CSULB has been ranked the No. 3 best value public college in the nation by The Princeton Review. The campus is featured in the "Top 10 Best Value Public Colleges" list in the 2007 edition of its book America's Best Value Colleges, which was released March 28, 2006.

CSULB Receives 'Best in the West' Designation in Princeton Review's 2007 Edition of Best 361 Colleges

"What is so significant about this ranking is the fact that it is based on the opinions of those we serve - the students at Cal State Long Beach," said CSULB President F. King Alexander.

Academics - California State University, Long Beach excels in numerous areas: science, engineering, art, communications, music, theater, nursing, nutrition, business and education are those students mention most.

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CSULB Freshman Targeted Data

Computer Use among CSULB entering Freshmen

In 1997 55% of CSULB entering Freshman reported using a personal computer frequently. By 2004, 85% of entering Freshman reported frequent computer use. [CSULB Freshman Trends 1997-2004 Slide 17]

In 1997 there appeared to be a digital divide among entering CSULB Freshmen with 44% of Latinos, 51% Blacks, 54% Asians and 67% Whites reporting frequent computer use. By 2004, frequent computer use increases and the digital divide between ethnic groups shrinks significantly with 78% of Latinos, 88% Blacks, 86% Asians and 88% Whites reporting frequent computer use. [CSULB Freshman Trends 1997-2004 Slide 18]

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Working to Pay for College Expenses

Approximately 55% of CSULB Freshmen (2004) report that they are working to pay for college expenses. [CSULB Freshman Trends 1997-2004 Slide 19]

Approximately 35-38% of CSULB Freshman (2004) report that they work more than 10 hours per week while only 14-23% report studying more than 10 hours per week. [CSULB Freshman Trends 1997-2004 Slide 22]

In 2005 11% of Freshman reported working 11-15 hours/week, 13% reported working 16-20 hours/week and 14.5% reported working over 20 hours/week. This translates into: Approximately 38% of our 2005 Freshman reported working more than 10 hours/week while in school. [Student Assessment Findings - Freshman 2005 Survey]

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Health Indicators

Between 55-68% of Freshmen (2004) reported "feeling depressed during the last year" (before entering CSULB). Between 43-53% of Freshmen said they were planning to seek personal counseling. [CSULB Freshman Trends 1997-2004 Slide 24]

Between 44-53% of Freshmen (2004) reported they were in "emotional good health." Between 38-57% reported they were in "physical good health." [CSULB Freshman Trends 1997-2004 Slide 23]

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Freshmen Data References

CSULB Freshman Trends Survey 1997 - 2004 [.pdf]
Survey administered in University 100 from 1997 - 2004.

CSULB Freshmen 2005 Survey: Hours per Week Spent Doing Activities in Past Year

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