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Acceptance Rate 91.25 %
Tuition & Fees $19,764
($7,164)
Student Population 23,163
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $11,682
Graduation Rate 53 %

Academic Overview

California State University-Los Angeles Campus, Los Angeles, CA
California State University-Los Angeles is a public, four-years institute located in Los Angeles, California. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $7,164 for California residents and $19,764 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $8,688 for California residents and $18,768 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 23,163 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 91.25% and the graduation rate is 53% last year.
The salary after graduation from California State University-Los Angeles varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $49,900. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, Cal State LA's tuition & fees is $7,164 for California residents and $19,764 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees are $8,688 for in-state students and $18,768 for out-of-state students.
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Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
California ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$7,164$19,764
Graduate$8,688$18,768
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at Cal State LA. The acceptance rate of Cal State LA is 91.25% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 9.42%. The average graduation rate is 53% and the transfer-out rate is 2%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $11,682 and 85% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 23,163 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for California State University-Los Angeles is 91.25 %.
Acceptance Rate
91.25%
Graduation Rate for California State University-Los Angeles is 53 %
Graduation Rate
53%
Transfer-out Rate for California State University-Los Angeles is 2 %
Transfer-out Rate
2%
Retention Rate for California State University-Los Angeles is 72 %
Retention Rate
72%
Student Population for California State University-Los Angeles is 23,163
Student Population
23,163
Student to Faculty Ratio for California State University-Los Angeles is 21 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
21 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $11,682 at California State University-Los Angeles.
Financial Aid Amount
$11,682

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address5151 State University Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90032-8506
Phone323-343-3000
WEBhttps://www.calstatela.edu/
Admissionhttps://www.calstatela.edu/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://www2.calstate.edu/apply
Financial Aidhttps://www.calstatela.edu/financialaid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www2.calstate.edu/attend/paying-for-college/Pages/csu-costs.aspx
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.calstatela.edu/vets
Athletichttps://www.calstatela.edu/InstitutionalEffectiveness/quick-facts
Disability Servicehttps://www.calstatela.edu/osd

Offered Degrees

Cal State LA offers 167 major programs on-site (in-person class) only. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's700
Master's590
Doctorate (Research)20
Doctorate (Practical)10
Post-Bachelor's Certificate270
Post-Master's Certificate80

Special Learning Opportunities

California State University-Los Angeles offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:2,483)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,950)

Veterans Benefits

California State University-Los Angeles has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✗
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔
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