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California State University-Los Angeles

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Large
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 2,565
Student to faculty ratio 25 to 1
Acceptance rate 90%
Students retention rate 73%
On-time graduation rate 52%

Located in Los Angeles, California, Cal State LA is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 90% indicates that Cal State LA is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

California State University-Los Angeles is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student retention rate of 73% at Cal State LA suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

90.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,785

Cost of attendance at California State University-Los Angeles in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $6,749
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,665

Cost of attendance at California State University-Los Angeles in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $20,840
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 91 of freshman students at California State University-Los Angeles received on average $10,909 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,909
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 2,849 74% $5,332 $15,190,323
Other Federal Grant 2,853 74% $5,408 $15,429,342
State Grant/Scholarships 3,125 82% $2,296 $7,175,191
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 2,723 71% $5,628 $15,325,556
Total Grant & Scholarships 3,477 91% $10,909 $37,930,089

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of California State University-Los Angeles students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of California State University-Los Angeles students is 51.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 55.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 47.2%.

51.9%

  • asian 64.6% 296 students
  • African American 48.5% 65 students
  • white 60.4% 61 students
  • unknown 58.5% 31 students
  • hawaiian 100.0% 3 students
  • hispanic 49.6% 1,319 students
  • International Students 51.7% 108 students
  • Mixed Race 44.1% 30 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball California Collegiate Athletic Association
  • Basketball California Collegiate Athletic Association
  • Track and Cross Country California Collegiate Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

California State University-Los Angeles provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

California State University-Los Angeles offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training