California State University-Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City

C-

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About California State University-Los Angeles

California State University-Los Angeles is a large, public institution in Los Angeles, CA, in a city setting. It enrolls about 19,562 students. The acceptance rate is 91%. 53% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $59,211.

91%

Acceptance

$3,967

Net price

19,562

Enrollment

53%

Grad rate

Report Card

B-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

A+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

91%

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$3,967

Average net price

$7,160

In-state tuition

$19,760

Out-of-state tuition

$19,696

Room & board

$1,054

Books & supplies

$18,403

Total cost of attendance

66%

Students receiving Pell grants

18%

Students with federal loans

$13,000

Median student debt

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

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business16.2%

Health & Nursing8.8%

Psychology8.5%

Criminal Justice7.8%

Social Sciences7.4%

Communications6.4%

Education6.2%

Visual & Performing Arts5.3%

Computer Science5.0%

Engineering4.4%

After Graduation

$59,211

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$45,702

Median earnings (6 yrs)

53%

Graduation rate

72%

Retention rate

81%

Earn more than a HS grad

$9,018

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

19,562

Total enrollment

18%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

62%

First-generation

Gender balance

56% women

44% men

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic

78%

Asian

10%

Black

White

Two or more races

American Indian / Alaska Native

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