
California State University, Long Beach is test-optional, meaning applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. Additionally, the university allows self-reporting of scores, which enables applicants to provide their SAT or ACT results directly without needing official documentation at the time of application. Among applicants, 95% choose to submit SAT scores, while 19% submit ACT scores; the combined percentage exceeds 100% due to some students submitting both test scores.