California State University - Los Angeles: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1091 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #311 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #280 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #28 of 249 | In California |
| #5 of 31 | In Los Angeles |
| #227 of 1,005 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 120 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 92%
- Undergraduates
- 21,527
- Graduates
- 3,553
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- 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 92% and is among the 35% 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 | 92% | 91% | 93% |
| Applicants | 32,748 | 13,893 | 18,855 |
| Admissions | 30,106 | 12,584 | 17,522 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 3,456 | 1,658 | 1,798 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 158 | 99 | 59 |
11,543 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,230 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 | 18663 (74%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2595 (10%) |
| White | 1255 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 994 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 597 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 557 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 380 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 17 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 10 (0%) |
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
- $12,478
- Students receiving aid
- 94%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,742 | $7,176 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,742 | $7,176 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $17,622 | $16,680 |
| Fee in-district | $1,071 | $1,076 |
| Fee in-state | $1,076 | $1,076 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,076 | $1,076 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,483 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,544 |
| Room charge | $10,198 |
| Meal charge | $5,346 |
California State University - Los Angeles majors
California State University - Los Angeles has granted 5,596 bachelor's degrees across 54 programs, 1,205 master's across 53 programs, and 39 doctorate degrees across 2 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 | 896 | 130 | |
| Psychology, General | 412 | 14 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 402 | 15 | |
| Sociology, General | 394 | 14 | |
| Social Work | 279 | 124 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 367 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 223 | 12 | |
| Computer Science | 170 | 51 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 147 | 55 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 188 | 11 | |
| Public Health, General | 161 | 20 | |
| Radio and Television | 171 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 158 | 4 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 132 | 24 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 126 | 23 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 139 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 123 | 12 | |
| Information Technology | 86 | 48 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 106 | 6 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 87 | 12 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 95 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 82 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 51 | 26 | |
| Civil Engineering, General | 63 | 13 | |
| History, General | 57 | 14 | |
| Nutrition Sciences | 44 | 19 | |
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 53 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 51 | ||
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling & Counselor | 51 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 26 | 20 | |
| Mathematics, General | 37 | 8 | |
| Natural Sciences | 42 | ||
| Education, General | 41 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 32 | 7 | |
| Fire Services Administration | 39 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 24 | 15 | |
| Biochemistry | 38 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 34 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 33 | ||
| Accounting | 32 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 25 | 6 | |
| Chemistry, General | 20 | 8 | |
| Technology Teacher Education & Industrial Arts Teacher Education | 24 | 2 | |
| Philosophy | 15 | 9 | |
| Public Administration | 24 | ||
| Economics, General | 16 | 7 | |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 22 | ||
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American & Chicano Studies | 16 | 6 | |
| Physics, General | 6 | 16 | |
| Latin American Studies | 3 | 17 | |
| Audiology & Audiologist | 19 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 18 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 16 | ||
| Environmental Science | 15 | ||
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 14 | ||
| Journalism | 13 | ||
| Microbiology, General | 13 | ||
| Geography | 10 | 2 | |
| Graphic Communications, General | 11 | ||
| Music, General | 10 | 1 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 7 | 3 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 10 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 8 | ||
| Food Technology and Processing | 7 | ||
| Japanese Language and Literature | 7 | ||
| African-American & Black Studies | 5 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 5 | ||
| Materials Engineering | 5 | ||
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 3 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 3 | ||
| Chinese Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 5,596 | 1,205 | 39 |
California State University - Los Angeles has a graduation rate of 53%, which is among the 49% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 53% | 46% | 58% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
California State University - Los Angeles has published 11,892 scientific papers with 334,582 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 154 | 1926 |
| 1993 | 177 | 1955 |
| 1994 | 154 | 1887 |
| 1995 | 115 | 1905 |
| 1996 | 137 | 2097 |
| 1997 | 139 | 1967 |
| 1998 | 208 | 2173 |
| 1999 | 168 | 2315 |
| 2000 | 178 | 2738 |
| 2001 | 182 | 2773 |
| 2002 | 207 | 3499 |
| 2003 | 225 | 4000 |
| 2004 | 221 | 4636 |
| 2005 | 206 | 5334 |
| 2006 | 259 | 6142 |
| 2007 | 216 | 6926 |
| 2008 | 259 | 7567 |
| 2009 | 275 | 7953 |
| 2010 | 252 | 8815 |
| 2011 | 286 | 9845 |
| 2012 | 266 | 11029 |
| 2013 | 241 | 11088 |
| 2014 | 281 | 11771 |
| 2015 | 299 | 12108 |
| 2016 | 307 | 12014 |
| 2017 | 410 | 12771 |
| 2018 | 469 | 17480 |
| 2019 | 418 | 20835 |
| 2020 | 491 | 23238 |
| 2021 | 448 | 26156 |
| 2022 | 481 | 23239 |
| 2023 | 461 | 24844 |
| 2024 | 409 | 24062 |
California State University - Los Angeles alumni
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Sam Elliott
- Occupations
- film actorcharacter actorscreenwritertelevision actorstage actor
- Biography
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Samuel Pack Elliott is an American actor. With a career spanning over five decades of film and television, he is recognized for his deep sonorous voice. Elliott has received various accolades, including a Screen Actors Guild Award and a National Board of Review Award, in addition to nominations for an Academy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards.
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Helen Hunt
- Occupations
- film actorscreenwritertelevision actorstage actorfilm director
- 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
- tennis coachtennis playerwritersports commentator
- Biography
-
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. King was a member of the victorious United States team in seven Federation Cups and nine Wightman Cups. She is widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time.
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Alfonso Ribeiro
- Occupations
- voice actortelevision directordancerstage actortelevision actor
- Biography
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Alfonso Ribeiro is an American actor, comedian, singer, and television host. He is best known for his roles as Carlton Banks on the NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Alfonso Spears on the sitcom Silver Spoons, and Maxwell Stanton on In the House. He is the current host of ABC's America's Funniest Home Videos, taking over for Tom Bergeron, who left after 15 years. Ribeiro has hosted the GSN game show Catch 21, the ABC Family show Spell-Mageddon, and the television show Dance 360. At the beginning of his career, he starred in the title role of the Broadway musical The Tap Dance Kid and later took part in the 13th season of the British reality show I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!. Ribeiro won season 19 of Dancing with the Stars with professional partner Witney Carson, then later became the co-host alongside Tyra Banks starting from season 31. Ribeiro has served as the main host of Dancing with the Stars alongside co-host Julianne Hough beginning with season 32 in 2023.
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 | 2,006 |
| 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 |