Cal State LA Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 91.25%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $7,164
- Out-of-State Tuition: $19,764
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at Cal State LA:
- Total Enrollment: 23,163, including 1,217 online students
- 19,586 Undergraduate, 3,577 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 43.5% men, 56.5% women.
- This is a large institution, providing extensive academic options and vibrant campus life.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 53%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 2%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 72%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 167 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 62 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Cal State LA Overview
California State University-Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is a four-year, public school located in Los Angeles, CA. California State University-Los Angeles was newly upgraded to an R2 University from a Master's College and University (larger programs)
in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The Cal State LA's tuition & fees is $7,164 for California residents and $19,764 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 85% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $12,761.
The school has a total enrollment of 23,163 and the students to faculty ratio is 21 to 1 (4.76%).
Cal State LA's acceptance rate is 91.25% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 9.42%.
Cal State LA ranked 50th in California Colleges rankings. California State University-Los Angeles is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of California State University-Los Angeles is $7,164 for in-state students and $19,764 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $8,688 for in-state students and $18,768 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $7,528 for California residents and $20,891 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $9,147 for California residents and $19,838 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $7,164 | $19,764 |
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| Graduate | $8,688 | $18,768 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $7,528 | $20,891 |
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| Graduate | $9,147 | $19,838 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
California State University-Los Angeles offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Cal State LA
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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