California State University--Los Angeles
#21 in Regional Universities West (tie)
Overview
California State University—Los Angeles is a public institution that was founded in 1947. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 22,536 (fall 2022), and the campus size is 175 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. California State University—Los Angeles' ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities West, #21. Its in-state tuition and fees are $6,814; out-of-state tuition and fees are $17,388.
The California State University—Los Angeles, also known as Cal State LA, is a state school that is fairly accessible to commuting students. It has a train stop on the Metrolink and nearly 20 bus lines stop nearby. For students who want to live on campus, the university provides residence halls and apartments.
Through the school’s Early Entrance Program, gifted students can gain admission to Cal State LA when they’re as young as 11 years old. The Cal State LA athletic teams, the Golden Eagles, compete in the NCAA Division II California Collegiate Athletic Association. The span of academic offerings at Cal State LA includes roughly 100 undergraduate, graduate, pre-professional and certificate programs. For graduate students, Cal State LA offers degree programs in rehabilitation counseling, social work, nursing, fine arts and more. Notable alumni of Cal State LA include Billie Jean King, former professional tennis player; Elizabeth Devine, former producer of television show CSI: Miami; and Art Leahy, former CEO of the L.A. Metro transportation system.
California State University—Los Angeles is a public institution that was founded in 1947. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 22,536 (fall 2022), and the campus size is 175 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. California State University—Los Angeles' ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities West, #21. Its in-state tuition and fees are $6,814; out-of-state tuition and fees are $17,388.
The California State University—Los Angeles, also known as Cal State LA, is a state school that is fairly accessible to commuting students. It has a train stop on the Metrolink and nearly 20 bus lines stop nearby. For students who want to live on campus, the university provides residence halls and apartments.
Through the school’s Early Entrance Program, gifted students can gain admission to Cal State LA when they’re as young as 11 years old. The Cal State LA athletic teams, the Golden Eagles, compete in the NCAA Division II California Collegiate Athletic Association. The span of academic offerings at Cal State LA includes roughly 100 undergraduate, graduate, pre-professional and certificate programs. For graduate students, Cal State LA offers degree programs in rehabilitation counseling, social work, nursing, fine arts and more. Notable alumni of Cal State LA include Billie Jean King, former professional tennis player; Elizabeth Devine, former producer of television show CSI: Miami; and Art Leahy, former CEO of the L.A. Metro transportation system.
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At-a-Glance
Setting
N/A
In-state tuition and fees
$6,814
Undergraduate Enrollment
22,536
Acceptance Rate
87%
2024 Rankings
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Admissions
Cost
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$17,388
In-State Tuition & Fees
$6,814
Room & Board
$18,658(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$15,541
$2,037
$2,037
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$17,388
In-State Tuition & Fees
$6,814
Room & Board
$18,658(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$15,541
*Average in-state cost after aid
Academics
17%
22:1
24%
Popular Majors
MAJOR
% OF GRADUATES
ALUMNI STARTING SALARY
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
8%
N/A
Sociology, General
7%
N/A
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
7%
N/A
Educational Psychology
6%
N/A
Business Administration and Management, General
5%
N/A
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Students
22,536
Graduate Enrollment
3,493
Total Enrollment
26,029
Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students
18,498
Student Diversity
Gender Distribution
Ethnic Diversity
92%
Minority Enrollment
92%
Minority Enrollment
76%
Hispanic
11%
Asian
4%
Black
4%
White
2%
Unknown
1%
Two or more races
1%
International
Not Specified is not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.
Campus Life
Housing and Dorms
Types of campus housing available:
Student Activities
35+
Sports Teams
10
Fraternities
9
Sororities
After College
Graduation Rate
17%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
77%
Average Debt at Graduation
$12,448
$35,622
$35,622
Graduation Rate
17%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
77%
Average Debt at Graduation
$12,448
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