California State University, Long Beach Testing Policy

Test Optional: Yes

Self-Reporting Allowed: Yes

California State University, Long Beach is a test-optional institution, meaning that applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. It also allows self-reporting of scores, which enables applicants to provide their SAT or ACT scores without needing to submit official test reports initially. About 95% of applicants choose to submit SAT scores, while 27% submit ACT scores, indicating that many students provide both scores given the total exceeds 100%.