What division is Cal State Long Beach?

Cal State Long Beach competes at the NCAA Division I level in the Big West.

What GPA do you need for Cal State Long Beach?

The average GPA at Cal State Long Beach is 2.8. This program has accessible academic requirements.

What is the acceptance rate at Cal State Long Beach?

Cal State Long Beach has an acceptance rate of 46%.

How do I get recruited to play at Cal State Long Beach?

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Cal State Long Beach

Long Beach, CAD-IBig West

HSIVisit athletics site

NCAA Division I

Division

2.8

Avg GPA

46%

Acceptance

87%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Accessible academics. Most recruits clear the 2.8+ GPA bar. Solid retention.

Cal State Long Beach is a NCAA Division I program in the Big West, located in Long Beach, CA. We map basketball and track & field at Cal State Long Beach, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions. HSI designated institution.

Academics

Avg GPA

2.8

Acceptance

46%

Student:Faculty

23:1

Retention

87%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Moderate

Median Earnings

$50,062

Coaching Staff25 coaches across basketball and track & field

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About Cal State Long Beach Athletics

Cal State Long Beach is a NCAA Division I athletic program located in Long Beach, CA, competing in the Big West. We map basketball and track & field at Cal State Long Beach with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Cal State Long Beach is 2.8.

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