California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
31,351
Students
13,720
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
28%
Acceptance Rate
Suburban
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California State University, Long Beach is a Comprehensive institution located in Long Beach, CA, in a suburban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
Brotman Hall
1250 Bellflower Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90840
United States
1250 Bellflower Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90840
United States
Contact
Mrs. Janice Miller
Director, Admin Ops and Policy, ES Admissions
Email: janice.miller@csulb.edu
Phone: 562-985-7827
Director, Admin Ops and Policy, ES Admissions
Email: janice.miller@csulb.edu
Phone: 562-985-7827
Majors & Degrees
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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| African American/Black Studies |
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| American Studies |
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| Asian American Studies |
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| Asian Studies |
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| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, And Mexican-American/Chicano Studies |
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| Women's Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry |
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| Biochemistry And Molecular Biology |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Botany/plant Biology |
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| Cell Biology And Histology |
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| Ecology |
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| Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography |
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| Microbiology |
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| Physiology |
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| Zoology/animal Biology |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Business/managerial Economics |
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| Fashion Merchandising |
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| Finance |
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| Hotel/motel Administration |
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| Human Resources Management |
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| International Business/trade/commerce |
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| Management Information Systems |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Operations Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Broadcast Journalism |
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| Journalism |
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| Journalism Related |
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| Mass Communication/media |
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| Public Relations/image Management |
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| Radio And Television |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Construction Trades | Associate | Bachelors |
| Building/construction Finishing, Management, And Inspection Related |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art Teacher Education |
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| Biology Teacher Education |
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| English/language Arts Teacher Education |
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| Mathematics Teacher Education |
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| Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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| Trade And Industrial Teacher Education |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical/space Engineering |
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| Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering |
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| Chemical Engineering |
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| Civil Engineering |
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| Computer Engineering |
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| Construction Engineering |
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| Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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| Engineering |
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| Engineering Related |
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| Industrial Engineering |
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| Materials Engineering |
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| Mechanical Engineering |
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| Ocean Engineering |
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| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Engineering Technology |
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| Construction Engineering Technology |
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| Electrical, Electronic And Communications Engineering Technology |
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| Engineering Technology |
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| Engineering/industrial Management |
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| Environmental Engineering Technology |
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| Industrial Technology |
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| Manufacturing Engineering Technology |
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| Mechanical Engineering/mechanical Technology |
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| Quality Control Technology |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| Creative Writing |
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| English |
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| Rhetoric And Composition |
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| Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Apparel And Textiles |
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| Child Development |
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| Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences |
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| Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences Related |
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| Foods And Nutrition Related |
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| Human Development And Family Studies |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Ancient/classical Greek |
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| Chinese |
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| Classics And Classical Languages Related |
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| Comparative Literature |
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| French |
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| German |
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| Italian |
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| Japanese |
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| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Athletic Training |
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| Audiology |
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| Audiology And Speech-language Pathology |
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| Communication Sciences And Disorders |
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| Dietetics |
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| Health Professions Related |
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| Health/health-care Administration |
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| Kinesiotherapy |
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| Medical Radiologic Technology |
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| Public Health |
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| Public Health Education And Promotion |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Applied Mathematics |
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| Mathematics |
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| Statistics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Interdisciplinary Studies |
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| Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Health And Physical Education Related |
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| Kinesiology And Exercise Science |
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| Parks, Recreation And Leisure |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Geology/earth Science |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Social Work |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Economics |
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| Geography |
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| International Relations And Affairs |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Acting |
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| Art |
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| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Ceramic Arts And Ceramics |
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| Cinematography And Film/video Production |
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| Commercial And Advertising Art |
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| Dance |
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| Dance Related |
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| Directing And Theatrical Production |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Drawing |
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| Fiber, Textile And Weaving Arts |
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| Film/cinema/video Studies |
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| Fine Arts Related |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Graphic Design |
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| Illustration |
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| Industrial And Product Design |
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| Interior Design |
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| Metal And Jewelry Arts |
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| Music |
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| Music History, Literature, And Theory |
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| Music Performance |
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| Music Theory And Composition |
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| Painting |
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| Photography |
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| Printmaking |
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| Sculpture |
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| Voice And Opera |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
61,806
Applied
17,650
Accepted
31,351
Enrolled
Female Admissions
36,293
Females Applied
10,640
Females Accepted
29%
Male Admissions
25,513
Males Applied
7,010
Males Accepted
27%
Applying
55
Application Fee
3.53
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record |
| Required for some programs |
A minimum high school GPA of 3 Other requirements may exist (see below) |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | November 30th | Not reported | |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | November 30th | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 370 | 650 | |
| SAT Math | 370 | 660 | |
| ACT Composite | 9 | 15 | 28 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
5,742
In-state
16,038
Out-of-state
Fees
1,056
Full-time student fees
12,750
Room & board
8,200
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Senior Citizens Employees |
Financial Aid
13,720
Avg. Financial Aid Package
12,577
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
3,949
Avg. Loan Aid
6,709
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
78%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
47%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
31,351
Total undergrad students
1%
Out-of-state students
Gender
Male (43.34%)
Female (56.66%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Not Reported |
| Housing requirements | Not Reported |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 20% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Kaleidoscope Spring Festival and Odyssey Theme Year
Kaleidoscope Spring Festival and Odyssey Theme Year
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | No | |
No |
| Baseball | No | Division 1 | |
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | |
| Bowling | No | |
No |
| Cheerleading | |
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No |
| Crew | No | |
No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 1 | |
| Golf | No | Division 1 | |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Sailing | No | |
No |
| Sand Volleyball | No | No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | No | |
No |
| Soccer | No | |
No |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Tennis | No | No | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
| Triathlon | No | |
No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | |
No |
| Volleyball | No | Division 1 | |
| Water Polo | No | Division 1 | |
| Weight Lifting | No | |
No |
| Wrestling | No | |
No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | No | |
No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | |
| Bowling | No | |
No |
| Cheerleading | |
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No |
| Crew | No | |
No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 1 | |
| Golf | No | Division 1 | |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Sailing | No | |
No |
| Sand Volleyball | |
Division 1 | |
| Skiing (downhill) | No | |
No |
| Soccer | No | |
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| Softball | |
Division 1 | |
| Tennis | |
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| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
| Triathlon | No | |
No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | |
No |
| Volleyball | No | Division 1 | |
| Water Polo | No | Division 1 | |
| Weight Lifting | No | |
No |
| Wrestling | No | |
No |
Faculty
2,279
Total Faculty
24:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 1,039
Part-time - 1,240
Male - 1,090
Female - 1,189