Frequently Asked Questions

Apply online at CalState.edu/Apply.

  • Fall application period: October 1–April 1 (Undergraduate) and October 1-March 15 (Graduate).
  • Spring application period: August 1–October 1.

*Some programs may have earlier application deadlines.

If you have additional questions and would like to speak to a staff member, you are welcome to schedule an online meeting with the International Enrollment Management office.

 

CSULB does not accept late applications. Application deadlines are firm, so it’s important to carefully review the deadlines and requirements for your intended program before applying.

CSULB does not offer an application fee waiver. Applicants who meet the admission requirements are encouraged to apply and may submit one application per semester.  

For one academic year:

  • Tuition and Fees:
    • $19,646 (Undergraduate)
    • $18,434 Graduate)
  • Estimated Living Expenses:
    • $26,332 (Undergraduate)
  • Medical Insurance: $1,900

 

Visit English Language Requirements for complete details.

Conditional Admission is available through CSULB’s American Language Institute for academically qualified undergraduate applicants.

**MOI is not an acceptable English demonstration waiver. 

Please see your department's graduate admission requirements. The College of Engineering has waived the GRE requirement for its graduate programs, including all of the following programs: Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.  

CSULB has waived the SAT/ACT requirement for all first-time Freshmen applicants. However, if you have taken the test or are planning on doing so, you may have met our English language requirement if you scored at least 550 on the SAT Evidence based Reading & Writing section or ACT 22 or higher in the English section.

Congratulations! We look forward to welcoming you to The Beach! Please carefully follow the directions in your admissions email and visit the Newly Admitted webpage for more information. 

  1. Accept your admission and pay your enrollment deposit fee
  2. Request your I-20
  3. Apply for an F-1 Visa
  4. Register for SOAR (undergraduate only)
  5. Purchase Health Insurance 

We understand that admission decisions can be disappointing, and we want you to know that every application is carefully reviewed. Because admission is very competitive, appeals are rarely approved; however, we do consider appeals when there is new and significant academic information that was not available at the time of your application.

Please note that errors on the application or the expectation of improved future grades cannot be considered as part of an appeal. If you believe you have new information that meets the appeal criteria, you are welcome to submit an official appeal: Admissions Appeal