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California State University-Los Angeles

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About California State University-Los Angeles

California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is a public research university in Los Angeles, California, United States. It is part of the California State University system. Cal State LA offers 142 bachelor's degree programs, 122 master's degree programs, and 4 doctoral degrees: the Doctor of Philosophy in special education (in collaboration with the University of California, Los Angeles), Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, Doctor of Nursing Practice, and Doctor of Audiology. It also offers 22 teaching credentials. Cal State LA had a student body of 22,740 as of Fall 2024, which includes 19,350 undergraduates, primarily from the Greater Los Angeles area, and 3,390 graduate students. It is organized into 9 colleges that house a total of 4 schools and approximately 50 academic departments, divisions, and interdisciplinary programs. The university's forensic science program is one of the oldest in the nation. The Early Entrance Program in the Honors College for gifted students as young as 12 is the only one of its kind in the United States in promoting a direct transitional scheme from middle and high school to college without intermediary remedial education. Ca

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91%

Acceptance

$3,967

Net price

19,562

Enrollment

53%

Grad rate

Report Card

B-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

A+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

D

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

91%

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$3,967

Average net price

$7,160

In-state tuition

$19,760

Out-of-state tuition

$19,696

Room & board

$1,054

Books & supplies

$18,403

Total cost of attendance

66%

Students receiving Pell grants

18%

Students with federal loans

$13,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$2,877
$30–48K
$2,974
$48–75K
$5,002
$75–110K
$7,355
$110K+
$13,578

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$59,211

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$45,702

Median earnings (6 yrs)

53%

Graduation rate

72%

Retention rate

81%

Earn more than a HS grad

$9,018

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

19,562

Total enrollment

18%

Part-time

23

Avg. age at entry

62%

First-generation

Gender balance

56% women
44% men

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic
78%
Asian
10%
Black
4%
White
4%
Two or more races
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%

California State University-Los Angeles FAQ

Is California State University-Los Angeles a public or private school?

California State University-Los Angeles is a public institution located in Los Angeles, CA.

What is the acceptance rate at California State University-Los Angeles?

California State University-Los Angeles has an acceptance rate of 91%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

How much does California State University-Los Angeles cost?

The average annual net price at California State University-Los Angeles is $3,967 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $7,160 in-state and $19,760 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at California State University-Los Angeles?

About 53% of students at California State University-Los Angeles complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do California State University-Los Angeles graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, California State University-Los Angeles students earn a median of $59,211 per year.

How many students attend California State University-Los Angeles?

California State University-Los Angeles enrolls about 19,562 students.

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