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CSU Faces Budget Cuts Amid Enrollment Declines

2/13/2025

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California State University campuses are facing budget cuts from a $1 billion reduction in state funding and declining enrollment.
Cal State L.A. saw a 7.8% drop in enrollment, resulting in over 10% fewer classes.
CSU Long Beach hired 60 lecturers but reduced tenure-track faculty by eight positions.
CSUN increased class offerings by 180, with a minor rise in lecturers.
Enrollment declines are affected by regional trends and delays in federal financial aid.

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Story summary

California State University campuses are facing budget cuts from a $1 billion reduction in state funding and declining enrollment.
Cal State L.A. saw a 7.8% drop in enrollment, resulting in over 10% fewer classes.
CSU Long Beach hired 60 lecturers but reduced tenure-track faculty by eight positions.
CSUN increased class offerings by 180, with a minor rise in lecturers.
Enrollment declines are affected by regional trends and delays in federal financial aid.