Outcomes at Cal State Long Beach
Graduation Rate
68.88%
Transfer-out Rate
2.33%
Retention Rate
87.00%
The graduation rate at California State University-Long Beach is 68.88% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in California. 3,342 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 4,852 candidates.
The transfer-out rate is 2.33% that is much lower (most first-time students continue to attend) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in California. The retention rate (full-time students) is 87% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in California.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between California State University-Long Beach and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at California State University-Long Beach. 3,342 students have completed and 113 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 159 students still enrolled and 1,238 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 4,852 | 4,852 |
| Completers | 3,342 (68.88%) | 3,342 |
| Transfer-out | 113 (2.33%) | 113 |
| Still Enrolled | 159 (3.28%) | 159 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 1,238 (25.52%) | 1,238 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 1,843 students have completed in 4 years and additional 1,193 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 1,843 (37.98%) |
645 (31.82%) |
1,198 (42.41%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 1,193 (24.59%) |
516 (25.46%) |
677 (23.96%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 306 (6.31%) |
164 (8.09%) |
142 (5.03%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 68.88% (3,342/4,852) | 65.37% (1,325/2,027) | 71.40% (2,017/2,825) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 33.33% (1/3) | 0.00% (0/1) | 50.00% (1/2) |
| Asian | 74.00% (922/1,246) | 70.46% (396/562) | 76.90% (526/684) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 59.28% (115/194) | 51.79% (29/56) | 62.32% (86/138) |
| Hispanic | 66.82% (1,458/2,182) | 63.07% (550/872) | 69.31% (908/1,310) |
| White | 72.88% (516/708) | 68.31% (222/325) | 76.76% (294/383) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 41.18% (7/17) | 60.00% (3/5) | 33.33% (4/12) |
| Two or More Race | 65.68% (155/236) | 62.50% (60/96) | 67.86% (95/140) |
| Unknown | 66.67% (52/78) | 50.00% (14/28) | 76.00% (38/50) |