California State University - Los Angeles: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1074 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #309 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #278 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #28 of 249 | In California |
| #5 of 31 | In Los Angeles |
| #236 of 1,030 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 121 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 91%
- Undergraduates
- 19,586
- Graduates
- 3,577
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- calstatela.edu
California State University - Los Angeles Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
California State University - Los Angeles has an acceptance rate of 91% and is among the 36% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 90% | 92% |
| Applicants | 32,723 | 14,247 | 18,476 |
| Admissions | 29,860 | 12,802 | 17,058 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,743 | 1,323 | 1,420 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 71 | 40 | 31 |
10,921 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,217 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 17299 (75%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2354 (10%) |
| White | 1120 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 1000 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 501 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 468 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 383 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 14 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 12 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $13,824
- Students receiving aid
- 95%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $6,084 | $7,608 |
| Tuition in-state | $6,084 | $7,608 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $18,684 | $17,688 |
| Fee in-district | $1,076 | $1,080 |
| Fee in-state | $1,076 | $1,080 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,076 | $1,080 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,487 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,474 |
| Room charge | $10,810 |
| Meal charge | $5,664 |
California State University - Los Angeles majors
California State University - Los Angeles has granted 5,311 bachelor's degrees across 53 programs, 1,203 master's across 51 programs, and 23 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at California State University - Los Angeles.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 872 | 131 | |
| Psychology, General | 419 | 15 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 385 | ||
| Social Work | 217 | 160 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 358 | 12 | |
| Sociology, General | 318 | 21 | |
| Computer Science | 184 | 80 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 203 | 9 | |
| Public Health, General | 161 | 29 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 172 | 13 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 128 | 46 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 160 | 12 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 161 | 6 | |
| Radio and Television | 167 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 143 | ||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 117 | 23 | |
| Information Technology | 101 | 27 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 116 | 12 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 97 | 15 | |
| Civil Engineering, General | 78 | 19 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 85 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 68 | 11 | |
| History, General | 51 | 15 | |
| Natural Sciences | 65 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 63 | 2 | |
| Nutrition Sciences | 50 | 14 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 42 | 17 | |
| Music Performance, General | 25 | 23 | |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling & Counselor | 48 | ||
| Education, General | 47 | ||
| Fire Services Administration | 38 | ||
| Aeronautics & Aviation & Aerospace Science and Technology, General | 34 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 25 | 8 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 19 | 13 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 26 | 5 | |
| Public Administration | 30 | ||
| Economics, General | 21 | 8 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 29 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 17 | 12 | |
| Anthropology, General | 22 | 6 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 27 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 26 | ||
| Accounting | 25 | ||
| Biochemistry | 25 | ||
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 22 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 20 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 20 | ||
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American & Chicano Studies | 9 | 11 | |
| Latin American Studies | 1 | 16 | |
| Philosophy | 13 | 4 | |
| Graphic Communications, General | 14 | ||
| Music, General | 13 | 1 | |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 13 | ||
| Physics, General | 5 | 8 | |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 13 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 13 | ||
| Geography | 12 | ||
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 10 | ||
| Environmental Science | 10 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 5 | 5 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 10 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 9 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist | 8 | ||
| Microbiology, General | 8 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 7 | ||
| Journalism | 7 | ||
| Materials Engineering | 6 | ||
| Food Technology and Processing | 5 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 4 | ||
| African-American & Black Studies | 3 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 5,311 | 1,203 | 23 |
California State University - Los Angeles has a graduation rate of 53%, which is among the 48% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 53% | 46% | 59% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
California State University - Los Angeles has published 12,105 scientific papers with 351,265 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Physics, Biology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Political Science, Medicine, Law, and Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 177 | 1956 |
| 1994 | 154 | 1887 |
| 1995 | 115 | 1906 |
| 1996 | 137 | 2098 |
| 1997 | 139 | 1967 |
| 1998 | 208 | 2173 |
| 1999 | 169 | 2319 |
| 2000 | 178 | 2740 |
| 2001 | 182 | 2775 |
| 2002 | 207 | 3503 |
| 2003 | 225 | 3999 |
| 2004 | 221 | 4642 |
| 2005 | 206 | 5337 |
| 2006 | 259 | 6146 |
| 2007 | 216 | 6926 |
| 2008 | 258 | 7563 |
| 2009 | 276 | 7958 |
| 2010 | 252 | 8814 |
| 2011 | 286 | 9840 |
| 2012 | 265 | 11032 |
| 2013 | 241 | 11079 |
| 2014 | 282 | 11774 |
| 2015 | 299 | 12136 |
| 2016 | 308 | 12027 |
| 2017 | 411 | 12792 |
| 2018 | 469 | 17487 |
| 2019 | 420 | 20840 |
| 2020 | 495 | 23254 |
| 2021 | 451 | 26173 |
| 2022 | 483 | 23259 |
| 2023 | 461 | 24864 |
| 2024 | 417 | 24294 |
| 2025 | 253 | 21251 |
California State University - Los Angeles alumni
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Helen Hunt
- Occupations
- actortelevision actorfilm actorvoice actorstage actor
- Biography
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Helen Elizabeth Hunt is an American actress and director. Her accolades include an Academy Award, four Primetime Emmy Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards.
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Billie Jean King
- Occupations
- writersports commentatortennis coachtennis player
- Biography
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Billie Jean King, also known as BJK, is an American former world No. 1 tennis player. King won 39 Grand Slam titles: 12 in singles, 16 in women's doubles, and 11 in mixed doubles. She was a member of the victorious United States team in seven Federation Cups and nine Wightman Cups.
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Alfonso Ribeiro
- Occupations
- television directordancerstage actortelevision actorsinger
- Biography
-
Alfonso Lincoln Ribeiro is an American actor, comedian, and television host. In a career spanning over four decades, he is best known for his role as Carlton Banks on the NBC television sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996), as well as his performances on Silver Spoons (1984–1987) and In the House (1996–1999).
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Edward James Olmos
- Occupations
- actortelevision actordirectorfilm actorfilm director
- Biography
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Edward James Olmos is a Mexican-American actor and director. He is best known for his roles as Detective Gaff in Blade Runner (1982) and its sequel Blade Runner 2049 (2017), Lieutenant Martin "Marty" Castillo in Miami Vice (1984–1989), high school math teacher Jaime Escalante in Stand and Deliver (1988), Montoya Santana in American Me (1992) (which he also directed), William Adama in the reimagined Battlestar Galactica (2004–2009), and the voice of Mito in the 2005 English dub of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind.
General info
| Alternative names | Cal State LA CSULA |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1947 |
| Motto | Vox Veritas Vita Voice, Truth, Life |
| Colors | black, gold |
| Academic calendar | September to June (September - December; January-June). Also Summer Quarter (June-September) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,964 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 5151 State University Dr Los Angeles, California, 90032-8506 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 3,899,000 |
| Phone | 3233433000 |