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California State University-Los Angeles

Cal State LA

Los Angeles, California 90032-8506

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Known for business — major research university

California State University-Los Angeles is a public institution in Los Angeles with particular strength in business and health sciences.

A large campus of 21.5K undergraduates with a 19:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

53% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $59,211 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $4,113.

Established
1947
Motto
Vox Veritas Vita
Mascot
Eddie the Golden Eagle
Type
Public university
Conference
Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division II

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92%Acceptance
SAT Avg
21,478Students
19:1Student:Faculty
53%Grad Rate
$59,211Earnings 10yr
$4,113Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

California State University-Los Angeles Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate91.9%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

91.9%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$6,813
Tuition (out-of-state)$18,698
Room & Board$18,658
Books & Supplies$1,011
Total Cost of Attendance$17,153
Average Net Price$4,113
Median Debt at Graduation$13,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$138

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$2,855
$30–48K$3,231
$48–75K$5,373
$75–110K$8,813
$110K+$14,599

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$4,113

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

8000.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$11,966

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

163

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (160)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
21,478
Gender Split
57% / 43%
Women / Men
First Generation
62%
Pell Grant Recipients
66%

Race & Ethnicity

White 4%
Black 4%
Hispanic 77%
Asian 10%
Two+ 1%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate52.6%
Freshman Retention72.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,702
8 Years$51,588
10 Years$59,211

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$47,500
Men
$54,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#15
Forbes
#227
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#3

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

163Very High

Estimated from CA state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Los Angelespop. 3.9M
4 mi(7 min)
San Diegopop. 1.4M
110 mi(191 min)
San Franciscopop. 870K
349 mi(605 min)

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