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California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA · Public · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 91%
- Open
- Average net price
- $2,385
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 55%
- Median earnings
- $62,555
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
California State University-Los Angeles is a public college in Los Angeles, CA with 19,562 undergraduates. It admits 91% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $2,385 per year ($1,364 for families earning under $30,000). 55% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $62,555 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 91%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test blind
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 32,748
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 30,106
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 12%
- of admitted students enrolled
What California State University-Los Angeles looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $17,767
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $7,530
- Out-of-state tuition
- $20,850
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$1,364
- $30–48k$1,624
- $48–75k$2,270
- $75–110k$4,495
- $110k+$13,082
Get a personal estimate with California State University-Los Angeles's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 55%
- Freshman retention
- 72%
- Median earnings
- $62,555
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $14,576
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 19,562
- Student–faculty ratio
- 21:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 70%
- White4%
- Hispanic78%
- Black4%
- Asian10%
California State University-Los Angeles FAQ
What is California State University-Los Angeles's acceptance rate?+
California State University-Los Angeles admits 91% of applicants, which makes it open.
Is California State University-Los Angeles test optional?+
Test blind (scores not considered).
How many students apply to California State University-Los Angeles?+
In Fall 2023, 32,748 students applied to California State University-Los Angeles and 30,106 were admitted; 3,614 enrolled.
Does California State University-Los Angeles consider legacy status?+
No. California State University-Los Angeles reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does California State University-Los Angeles require an essay?+
California State University-Los Angeles reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does California State University-Los Angeles cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $17,767 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $2,385.
What is California State University-Los Angeles's graduation rate?+
55% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 110592 · How we use this data
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