California State University-Long Beach Demographics & Diversity Overview

82%
Minority Students
58%
Female Students
2%
International
24
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

California State University-Long Beach has a diverse student body with 82% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
15.8%(5,066)
Hispanic
51.1%(16,391)
African American
3.6%(1,167)
Asian
22.5%(7,203)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(36)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(74)
Two or More Races
4.6%(1,462)
Unknown
2.0%(654)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color82%
Total Enrollment38,973
International Students2%

Cultural Engagement

California State University-Long Beach offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

California State University-Long Beach has a gender distribution of 58% female students and 42% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
41.8%(13,772)
Women
58.2%(19,159)

Gender Statistics

Men13,772

35% of total enrollment

Women19,159

49% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

California State University-Long Beach serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 59% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 16% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.6%(540)
18-19
28.1%(9,267)
20-21
30.8%(10,133)
22-24
23.2%(7,630)
25+
16.3%(5,361)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.4%(84)
22-24
28.3%(1,712)
25+
70.3%(4,246)

Age Diversity Insights

59%

Traditional Age (18-21)

16%

Non-Traditional (25+)

16%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

California State University-Long Beach attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 99% in-state residents, 0% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
98.4%(5,197)
International
1.6%(86)

Regional Representation

In-State5,197

99% of student body

International86

2% of student body

States Represented

24 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

82%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

58%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

16%

Non-Traditional Age