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 33,641 prospective students applied, and 16,084 were granted admission. Of those admitted 3,287 enrolled in the school. 23,097 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 4,939 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $5,742 plus fees of $1,026. Cal State LA is ranked 880 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
Value
Cal State LA is rated within the lower 35% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for California State University Los Angeles within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#880 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#341 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#60 in Best Colleges in California
#25 in Best Public Colleges in California
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#68 in Best Value Colleges in California
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 890/1080 |
| ACT | 15/20 |
| GPA | 3.18 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $70 |
Annual Cost to Attend
California Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,058 |
| Other Fees | $1,026 |
| Room and Board | $15,992 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,209 |
| Total One Year Cost | $28,027 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,058 |
| Other Fees | $1,026 |
| Room and Board | $15,992 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,209 |
| Total One Year Cost | $39,907 |
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.
Current students may use the California State University Los Angeles GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.