California State University-Long Beach Demographics & Diversity Overview

82%
Minority Students
58%
Female Students
2%
International
32
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%(5,519)
Hispanic
51.2%(17,913)
African American
3.8%(1,323)
Asian
22.1%(7,751)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(38)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(82)
Two or More Races
4.6%(1,613)
Unknown
2.2%(780)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color82%
Total Enrollment43,106
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
41.9%(15,088)
Women
58.1%(20,933)

Gender Statistics

Men15,088

35% of total enrollment

Women20,933

49% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

California State University-Long Beach serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 56% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 15% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.8%(604)
18-19
29.2%(9,992)
20-21
30.2%(10,334)
22-24
22.7%(7,788)
25+
16.1%(5,525)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(2)
20-21
1.5%(93)
22-24
31.7%(1,913)
25+
66.7%(4,027)

Age Diversity Insights

56%

Traditional Age (18-21)

15%

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, -1% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
98.2%(5,585)
International
1.8%(103)

Regional Representation

In-State5,585

99% of student body

International103

2% of student body

States Represented

32 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

82%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

58%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

15%

Non-Traditional Age