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California State University-Los Angeles

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Acceptance Rate 90.54 %
2023 Tuition & Fees $18,685
($6,804)
Student Population 27,513
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $10,023
Graduation Rate 52 %

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.
The 2023 tuition & fees is $6,804 for California residents and $18,685 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $8,239 for California residents and $17,743 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 27,513 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 90.54% and the graduation rate is 52% 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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2023 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2022-2023, Cal State LA's tuition & fees is $6,804 for California residents and $18,685 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2023 average tuition & fees are $8,239 for in-state students and $17,743 for out-of-state students.
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Data source for 2023 Tuition: NCES
2023 Tuition & Fees
California ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$6,804$18,685
Graduate$8,239$17,743
[Chart] 2022-2023 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2023 key academic statistics at Cal State LA. The acceptance rate of Cal State LA is 90.54% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 15.48%. The average graduation rate is 52% and the transfer-out rate is 3%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $10,023 and 84% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 27,513 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for California State University-Los Angeles is 90.54 %.
Acceptance Rate
90.54%
Graduation Rate for California State University-Los Angeles is 52 %
Graduation Rate
52%
Transfer-out Rate for California State University-Los Angeles is 3 %
Transfer-out Rate
3%
Retention Rate for California State University-Los Angeles is 73 %
Retention Rate
73%
Student Population for California State University-Los Angeles is 27,513
Student Population
27,513
Student to Faculty Ratio for California State University-Los Angeles is 25 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
25 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $10,023 at California State University-Los Angeles.
Financial Aid Amount
$10,023

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 162 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's Degree680
Post Bachelor's Degree260
Master's Degree580
Post Master's Degree80
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship10
Doctor's degree - other10

Special Learning Opportunities

California State University-Los Angeles offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school provides 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:2,565)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,500)

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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