California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA · City · 19,562 students
HSI
4
YearPublic
City
Large (10k+)
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
About
Loading overview…
Location
Los Angeles, CA, 90032-8506 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
LAX · Los Angeles
16 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$18,403
Out-of-state COA
$31,003
Avg net price
$3,967
Room & board
$19,696
In-state tuition
$7,160
Out-of-state tuition
$19,760
Books & supplies
$1,054/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$2,877
$30–48k
$2,974
$48–75k
$5,002
$75–110k
$7,355
$110k+
$13,578
Admissions
Admit rate
91%
Test policy
Not required
🎓 Wondering if California State University-Los Angeles is the right fit for you?
Scout builds a personalised college list — reach, match, and safety schools — tailored to your profile, grades, and goals. Get financial aid estimates, scholarship guidance, and deep dives on every school.
✅Personalised reach / match / safety list
💰Financial aid & net cost estimates
🔍Deep dives on any school
🎯Scholarship search
Essay Requirements
This school does not appear to use the Common Application. Check the school's admissions website directly for essay requirements and application instructions.
See the current Common App essay prompts for the personal statement options.
Outcomes
Graduation rate
53%
1st-yr retention
72%
Transfer-out rate
2%
Consumer completion
68%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
56%
Transferred
21%
Still enrolled
2%
Dropped out / unknown
21%
Median earnings (6yr)
$45,702
Median earnings (10yr)
$59,211
Median debt
$13,000
Monthly loan payment
$138
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500–$19,812
Debt (90th percentile)
$28,892
Student Body
Men 44%Women 56%
21
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
66%
First-generation
62%
Median family income
$22,032
Independent students
32%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
18%
Race & ethnicity
White
4%
Hispanic
78%
Black
4%
Asian
10%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$45,702
10 years after entry
$59,211
896
412
402
394
367
279
274
188
171
170
162
158
147
139
132
126
Type your major above to highlight and detail relevant programs.
Institutional
Endowment
$63M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Full-time faculty
42%
Avg faculty salary
$12,690/mo
Instructional spend/student
$9,018
Federal loan rate
18%
🎓 Wondering if California State University-Los Angeles is the right fit for you?
Scout builds a personalised college list — reach, match, and safety schools — tailored to your profile, grades, and goals. Get financial aid estimates, scholarship guidance, and deep dives on every school.
✅Personalised reach / match / safety list
💰Financial aid & net cost estimates
🔍Deep dives on any school
🎯Scholarship search