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California State University Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California

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Overview

Enrollment

26,460
California State University Los Angeles overview
Location Los Angeles, California
Online calstatela.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Large City
California State University Los Angeles overview
Size Large
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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California State University, Los Angeles is located in the eastern region of Los Angeles, situated on a hilltop site that offers views of the San Gabriel Mountains and downtown LA. The 175-acre urban campus, established in 1947, features a mix of modern and mid-century buildings connected by walkways and green spaces. Known for its engineering, business, and nursing programs, Cal State LA operates on a semester system and maintains selective admission standards for both undergraduate and graduate programs. The university primarily serves commuter students from the greater Los Angeles area, though on-campus housing is available in several residential communities. The Cal State LA Golden Eagles compete in NCAA Division II athletics, with notable achievements in women's volleyball and men's soccer.

Ratings

4/10

Overall

2/10

Academics

2/10

Resources

5/10

Outcomes

4/10

Value

Cal State LA is rated within the lower 30% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy
California State University Los Angeles overview
SAT 870/1060
ACT 15/20
GPA 3.31

Applications Accepted

86.9% 
California State University Los Angeles overview
Applications Due Jan 19, 2025
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $70

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Annual Cost to Attend

California Resident Tuition

$5,742
In State Costs for California State University Los Angeles
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,253
Other Fees$1,063
Room and Board $17,998
Budget for Other Expenses$4,633
Total One Year Cost$30,689

Out of State Resident Tuition

$17,622
Out of State Costs for California State University Los Angeles
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,253
Other Fees$1,063
Room and Board $17,998
Budget for Other Expenses$4,633
Total One Year Cost$42,569

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$46,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

36% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by California State University Los Angeles students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 22%
Health Professions 9%
Social Sciences 9%
Psychology 7%
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 7%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110592 IPEDS survey data for California State University Los Angeles.

Current students may use the California State University Los Angeles GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.

Last updated February 24, 2024