Overview
Student Population
| Location | Los Angeles, California |
| Online | calstatela.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Los Angeles, California, California State University Los Angeles is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 39,854 prospective students applied, and 16,548 were granted admission. Of those admitted 3,862 enrolled in the school. 23,097 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 4,939 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $5,742 plus fees of $1,007. Cal State LA is ranked 887 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Cal State LA is rated within the lower 36% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 890/1080 |
| ACT | 15/20 |
| GPA | 3.18 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
Annual Cost to Attend
California Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,948 |
| Other Fees | $1,007 |
| Room and Board | $14,508 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,934 |
| Total One Year Cost | $26,139 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,948 |
| Other Fees | $1,007 |
| Room and Board | $14,508 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,934 |
| Total One Year Cost | $38,019 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| 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.