Overview
California State University-Los Angeles is a 4-year public university and part of the CSU System. Cal State LA is home to seven colleges granting undergraduate degrees in 57 academic majors. A federally designated Hispanic-serving institution, Cal State LA was the first university to establish a Chicano studies department in the United States. To connect Cal State LA students to their surrounding environment, the university hosts the Center for Engagement, Service, and the Public Good and its I Serve LA initiative tracks volunteer hours for all students in the community.
Acceptance Rate:
92%
Average Net Price:
$2,768
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.3
Average ACT Composite
17
Average SAT Composite
979
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $7,164 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $19,764 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $19,696 |
| Books and Supplies | $1054 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Aid & Grants
0
100
52%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
66%
Average Aid Per Year
$12,478
66%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,820
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$5,146
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
90%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3278
77%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,820
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$274,716,352
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$42,690,200
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
15%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,177
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,304
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$131
Students receiving federal loans
14%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,692
Average Other Loans Per Year
$12,292
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
32748
Students Applied
52%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
2620
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 30 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | December 15 | |
| Other | August 31 |
Application Fee
$70
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
24%
Submitting ACT
97%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 17
Average SAT Composite: 979
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.3
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
25,080
Total Number of Undergrads
21,527
0
100
11%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
52%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
19:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
83
Faculty Overview
0
100
49%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
28
Countries Represented
30
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
62%
Student Organizations
120
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
2%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
8%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Golden Eagles
School Colors
blue and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
130
Total Female Athletes
127
Intramural Sports
6
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Beach Volleyball
California State University-Los Angeles Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
No
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$49,900
Top 5 Cities
Los Angeles
San Francisco
San Diego
New York
Seattle
Top 5 Employers
Los Angeles Unified School District
California State University-Los Angeles
Kaiser Permanente
City of Los Angeles
Southern California Edison (SCE)
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Operations
Healthcare Services
Sales
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,304
Loan Default Rate
5%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$131
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