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California State University-Long Beach

  • LocationLong Beach, CA
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 40,278 students
Official website

California State University-Long Beach is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

Beach Catholic, which describes itself as the Catholic community at Cal State Long Beach, is a student ministry served by FOCUS missionaries. FOCUS lists four missionaries at CSULB. Its website gives St. Bartholomew's Catholic Church in Long Beach as its contact address and lists Mass there on weekdays at 8 AM and Sundays at 11:30 AM, Saturday confession, and Friday morning adoration, along with Bible studies, men's and women's groups, and social events.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Adoration 1

  • Friday6:30 AM–7:30 AMSt. Bartholomew's Catholic Church, Long Beach · From the archdiocese's 2025 Catholic Directory (newest edition); also listed by Beach Catholic.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 8, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. The 2025 Archdiocese of Los Angeles Catholic Directorylacatholics.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025_ArchdioceseOfLA_Catholic_Directory-REV7.8.25.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Adoration: Every Friday 6:30-7:30am”
    The 2025 archdiocesan directory lists adoration at St. Bartholomew every Friday 6:30-7:30 AM.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of California State University-Long Beach, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSt. Joseph Church: 1.4 mi1Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church: 1.5 mi2Saint Bartholomews Roman Catholic Church: 1.8 mi3Catholic Church: 2.4 mi4Saint Hedwig Catholic Church: 2.5 mi5St. Cornelius Catholic Church: 2.6 mi6St. Bartholomew's Catholic Church (contact parish for Beach Catholic): 1.9 miCalifornia State University-Long Beach (campus)N2 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. St. Joseph Church — 1.4 mi
  2. Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church — 1.5 mi
  3. Saint Bartholomews Roman Catholic Church — 1.8 mi
  4. Catholic Church — 2.4 mi · 13870 Church Place, Seal Beach
  5. Saint Hedwig Catholic Church — 2.5 mi
  6. St. Cornelius Catholic Church — 2.6 mi

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

N/ACatholic life on campus: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Catholic life on campus

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes (Beach Catholic's site calls it the Catholic community at Cal State Long Beach, and FOCUS currently lists four missionaries at CSULB. The site appears last updated in 2024.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Beach Catholicbeachcatholic.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Welcome to Beach Catholic, the Catholic community at Cal State Long Beach!”
      Beach Catholic describes itself as the Catholic community at Cal State Long Beach.
    2. I'm New — Beach Catholicbeachcatholic.org/imnew · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Welcome to your Catholic community at Long Beach State! New students, whether it is through a hike, men’s and women’s group, CrossNet, Bible study, or a retreat, know that you have a place here at Beach Catholic.”
      Beach Catholic offers hikes, men's and women's groups, CrossNet, Bible studies, and retreats for Long Beach State students.
    3. California State University, Long Beach - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/california-state-university-long-beach · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Donnellan Mariana Donnellan Kane Jonah Kane Collins John Collins Lazalde Adriana Lazalde”
      FOCUS lists four missionaries at California State University, Long Beach.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryPart-time or shared priest (The archdiocese's 2025 directory lists Fr. Mark A. Strader as pastor of St. Bartholomew.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Mass Times — Beach Catholicbeachcatholic.org/pray · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Mondays to Fridays: 8-8:20AM @ St. Bartholomew’s Saturdays: 9-9:30AM @ St. Anne’s* Sundays: 11:30AM Sunday @ St. Bartholomew’s”
      Beach Catholic lists Mass Monday-Friday at 8 AM and Sunday at 11:30 AM at St. Bartholomew's, and Saturday at 9 AM at St. Anne's.
    2. The 2025 Archdiocese of Los Angeles Catholic Directorylacatholics.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025_ArchdioceseOfLA_Catholic_Directory-REV7.8.25.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Pastor: Fr. Mark A. Strader (Fr.MAStrader@la-archdiocese.org)”
      The 2025 archdiocesan directory lists Fr. Mark A. Strader as pastor of St. Bartholomew, Long Beach.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Two or more (FOCUS (four missionaries listed), FOCUS men's and women's Bible studies (7-12 per semester), and men's and women's groups.)
    Sources (2)
    1. California State University, Long Beach - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/california-state-university-long-beach · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Donnellan Mariana Donnellan Kane Jonah Kane Collins John Collins Lazalde Adriana Lazalde”
      FOCUS lists four missionaries at California State University, Long Beach.
    2. I'm New — Beach Catholicbeachcatholic.org/imnew · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Welcome to your Catholic community at Long Beach State! New students, whether it is through a hike, men’s and women’s group, CrossNet, Bible study, or a retreat, know that you have a place here at Beach Catholic.”
      Beach Catholic offers hikes, men's and women's groups, CrossNet, Bible studies, and retreats for Long Beach State students.
      “There are 7-12 Bible studies throughout the semester led by the missionaries and student leaders, all varying topics.”
      FOCUS missionaries and student leaders lead 7-12 men's and women's Bible studies each semester.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Small-group Bible studies on topics such as Salvation History, Theology of the Body, and Catholic Social Teaching, plus retreats. Specific dated retreat and SEEK listings on the site are from 2024-25 and were not used.)
    Sources (2)
    1. I'm New — Beach Catholicbeachcatholic.org/imnew · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “There are 7-12 Bible studies throughout the semester led by the missionaries and student leaders, all varying topics.”
      FOCUS missionaries and student leaders lead 7-12 men's and women's Bible studies each semester.
      “Welcome to your Catholic community at Long Beach State! New students, whether it is through a hike, men’s and women’s group, CrossNet, Bible study, or a retreat, know that you have a place here at Beach Catholic.”
      Beach Catholic offers hikes, men's and women's groups, CrossNet, Bible studies, and retreats for Long Beach State students.
    2. Beach Catholicbeachcatholic.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “There are 7-10 different studies per semester at different days and times throughout the week, varying from The Crux, Salvation History, JPII’s Theology of the Body, the Feminine Genius, to Catholic Social Teaching.”
      FOCUS Bible studies cover topics including Salvation History, Theology of the Body, and Catholic Social Teaching.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 3 milesComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adorationNot enough information: no verified Mass times are recorded.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • FOCUS lists four missionaries at CSULB, and Beach Catholic offers 7-12 men's and women's Bible studies a semester led by missionaries and student leaders.
    Sources (2)
    1. California State University, Long Beach - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/california-state-university-long-beach · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Donnellan Mariana Donnellan Kane Jonah Kane Collins John Collins Lazalde Adriana Lazalde”
      FOCUS lists four missionaries at California State University, Long Beach.
    2. I'm New — Beach Catholicbeachcatholic.org/imnew · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “There are 7-12 Bible studies throughout the semester led by the missionaries and student leaders, all varying topics.”
      FOCUS missionaries and student leaders lead 7-12 men's and women's Bible studies each semester.
  • Beach Catholic lists weekday Mass at 8 AM, Saturday confession, and Friday morning adoration at St. Bartholomew's; the archdiocese's 2025 directory also lists the Friday adoration.
    Sources (2)
    1. Mass Times — Beach Catholicbeachcatholic.org/pray · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Mondays to Fridays: 8-8:20AM @ St. Bartholomew’s Saturdays: 9-9:30AM @ St. Anne’s* Sundays: 11:30AM Sunday @ St. Bartholomew’s”
      Beach Catholic lists Mass Monday-Friday at 8 AM and Sunday at 11:30 AM at St. Bartholomew's, and Saturday at 9 AM at St. Anne's.
      “Adoration: 6:30-7:30AM Fridays @ St. Bartholomew’s Confession: 3:30-4:30PM Saturdays @ St. Bartholomew’s”
      Beach Catholic lists adoration Fridays 6:30-7:30 AM and confession Saturdays 3:30-4:30 PM at St. Bartholomew's.
    2. The 2025 Archdiocese of Los Angeles Catholic Directorylacatholics.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025_ArchdioceseOfLA_Catholic_Directory-REV7.8.25.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Adoration: Every Friday 6:30-7:30am”
      The 2025 archdiocesan directory lists adoration at St. Bartholomew every Friday 6:30-7:30 AM.
  • Beach Catholic lists regular social events, including rosary walks on campus, Sunday homemade dinners, pickup sports, and day trips.
    Sources (2)
    1. I'm New — Beach Catholicbeachcatholic.org/imnew · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Whether it is a rosary walk together on campus, homemade dinners on Sundays, or a weekend Six Flags day trip, click below to see what we are up to this week together.”
      Beach Catholic holds rosary walks on campus, Sunday homemade dinners, and day trips.
    2. Beach Catholicbeachcatholic.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “You have a home here at Beach Catholic, and we want you to be a part of this family on campus, whether that’s through pickup sports games, beach days, Raising Cane’s runs, or a Bible study.”
      Beach Catholic's social life includes pickup sports, beach days, and group outings.

Concerns

  • Beach Catholic lists one Sunday Mass (11:30 AM) and weekday Masses at St. Bartholomew's parish in Long Beach.
    Sources (2)
    1. Mass Times — Beach Catholicbeachcatholic.org/pray · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Mondays to Fridays: 8-8:20AM @ St. Bartholomew’s Saturdays: 9-9:30AM @ St. Anne’s* Sundays: 11:30AM Sunday @ St. Bartholomew’s”
      Beach Catholic lists Mass Monday-Friday at 8 AM and Sunday at 11:30 AM at St. Bartholomew's, and Saturday at 9 AM at St. Anne's.
    2. Beach Catholicbeachcatholic.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Follow us Instagram St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Church 252 Granada Avenue Long Beach, CA 90803 (562) 438-3826”
      Beach Catholic's site lists St. Bartholomew's Catholic Church, 252 Granada Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90803, 438-3826, as its contact.
  • The only priest identified is the pastor of St. Bartholomew Parish, listed in the archdiocese's 2025 directory.
    Sources (1)
    1. The 2025 Archdiocese of Los Angeles Catholic Directorylacatholics.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025_ArchdioceseOfLA_Catholic_Directory-REV7.8.25.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Pastor: Fr. Mark A. Strader (Fr.MAStrader@la-archdiocese.org)”
      The 2025 archdiocesan directory lists Fr. Mark A. Strader as pastor of St. Bartholomew, Long Beach.

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The Catholic center

St. Bartholomew's Catholic Church (contact parish for Beach Catholic)

  • Address: 252 Granada Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90803
  • Distance from campus: 1.9 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)

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Source: beachcatholic.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026, lacatholics.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

8 groups and regular activities · 5 on campus, 3 off campus

Retreats 1

  • RetreatsOff campus
    Beach Catholic lists retreats among its offerings for new students.
    beachcatholic.org

Social life 2

  • Sunday homemade dinnersOff campus
    Sundays
    Shared homemade dinners for the Beach Catholic community.
    beachcatholic.org
  • Day tripsOff campus
    Weekend outings such as a Six Flags day trip.
    beachcatholic.org

Faith formation 1

  • FOCUS men's and women's Bible studiesOn campus
    Small-group Bible studies led by missionaries and student leaders, on topics such as Salvation History, Theology of the Body, and Catholic Social Teaching.
    beachcatholic.org, beachcatholic.org

Clubs and groups 2

  • FOCUS missionary teamOn campus
    FOCUS lists four missionaries serving Cal State Long Beach.
    focus.org
  • Men's and women's groupsOn campus
    Separate gatherings for Beach Catholic men and women.
    beachcatholic.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Rosary walksOn campus
    Students pray the rosary together while walking on campus.
    beachcatholic.org

Sports and recreation 1

  • Pickup sports, CrossNet, and outingsOn campus
    Pickup games, CrossNet, beach days, hikes, and food runs organized through Beach Catholic.
    beachcatholic.org, beachcatholic.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Catholic campus ministry

Sources (4)
  1. Beach Catholicbeachcatholic.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Welcome to Beach Catholic, the Catholic community at Cal State Long Beach!”
    Beach Catholic describes itself as the Catholic community at Cal State Long Beach.
    “Follow us Instagram St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Church 252 Granada Avenue Long Beach, CA 90803 (562) 438-3826”
    Beach Catholic's site lists St. Bartholomew's Catholic Church, 252 Granada Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90803, 438-3826, as its contact.
    “Follow us Instagram St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Church 252 Granada Avenue Long Beach, CA 90803 (562) 438-3826”
    Beach Catholic's site lists St. Bartholomew's Catholic Church, 252 Granada Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90803, 438-3826, as its contact.
  2. I'm New — Beach Catholicbeachcatholic.org/imnew · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Welcome to your Catholic community at Long Beach State! New students, whether it is through a hike, men’s and women’s group, CrossNet, Bible study, or a retreat, know that you have a place here at Beach Catholic.”
    Beach Catholic offers hikes, men's and women's groups, CrossNet, Bible studies, and retreats for Long Beach State students.
  3. California State University, Long Beach - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/california-state-university-long-beach · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Donnellan Mariana Donnellan Kane Jonah Kane Collins John Collins Lazalde Adriana Lazalde”
    FOCUS lists four missionaries at California State University, Long Beach.
  4. The 2025 Archdiocese of Los Angeles Catholic Directorylacatholics.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025_ArchdioceseOfLA_Catholic_Directory-REV7.8.25.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Office: 252 Granada Ave. Long Beach, CA 90803”
    The archdiocese's 2025 directory lists St. Bartholomew (Belmont Heights) with its office at 252 Granada Ave., Long Beach, CA 90803 (church at 5100 E. Broadway).
    “Pastor: Fr. Mark A. Strader (Fr.MAStrader@la-archdiocese.org)”
    The 2025 archdiocesan directory lists Fr. Mark A. Strader as pastor of St. Bartholomew, Long Beach.
    “Office: 252 Granada Ave. Long Beach, CA 90803”
    The archdiocese's 2025 directory lists St. Bartholomew (Belmont Heights) with its office at 252 Granada Ave., Long Beach, CA 90803 (church at 5100 E. Broadway).

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
67 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.69%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.87%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.23 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$8,963

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
34,243
Total students40,278
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$10,440
Cost of attendance (per year)$22,679
Median federal debt at graduation$14,289
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
69%
First-year retention87%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$64,403
Admission rate46%
Students receiving Pell grants50%

Value index: 82 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Los Angeles

The Most Reverend José H. Gomez, Archbishop of Los Angeles

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: lacatholics.org, lacatholics.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

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Is California State University-Long Beach a Catholic college?
No. California State University-Long Beach is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Beach Catholic.

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