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California State University-Los Angeles

California State University-Los Angeles is a large, public institution located in Los Angeles, ca. California State University-Los Angeles offers undergraduate degrees in 160 majors.

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4 Year, Public

Division 2

21,527 undergraduates

$6,818 undergraduate tuition

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Admissions

Will I get into California State University-Los Angeles? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 91.9%

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ACT score average N/A

Average high school GPA 3.25

Application fee $70

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! California State University-Los Angeles is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 19:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

19 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management

Social Sciences and Psychology

Education and Teaching

Health and Medical Professions

Law and Legal Studies

Arts, Design, and Humanities

Other

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Sociology

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Psychology, General

Health and Physical Education/Fitness

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Social Work

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $6,818

Additional expenses

Room & board $18,658

Books & supplies $1,011

Other expenses $6,858

Cost of attendance* $33,345

Average financial aid package $16,871

Estimated cost $16,474 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $18,698

Additional expenses

Room & board $18,658

Books & supplies $1,011

Other expenses $6,858

Cost of attendance* $45,225

Average financial aid package $16,871

Estimated cost $28,354 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA^® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? California State University-Los Angeles has a total undergraduate enrollment of 21,527, with gender binary students split 43% male and 57% female.

Total enrollment

25,080

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

African American %

Hispanic American %

74%

Asian %

10%

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At California State University-Los Angeles, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports.

Campus info

5151 State University Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90032

3233433000

https://www.calstatela.edu/

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about California State University-Los Angeles to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is California State University-Los Angeles?

California State University-Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles, ca.

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

The acceptance rate for California State University-Los Angeles is 92%.

What’s the average GPA for California State University-Los Angeles?

The average high school GPA for California State University-Los Angeles students was 3.25.

How much does it cost for 4 years at California State University-Los Angeles?

The estimated cost for 4 years at California State University-Los Angeles including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $133,380.

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