California State University - Los Angeles: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1049 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #303 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #272 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #26 of 249 | In California |
| #4 of 31 | In Los Angeles |
| #212 of 1,039 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 126 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 87%
- Undergraduates
- 22,737
- Graduates
- 3,723
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- 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 87% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 84% | 89% |
| Applicants | 33,939 | 13,884 | 20,055 |
| Admissions | 29,507 | 11,618 | 17,889 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 3,715 | 1,687 | 2,028 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 177 | 79 | 98 |
10,875 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,227 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 | 19281 (73%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2994 (11%) |
| White | 1481 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 1045 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 618 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 589 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 400 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 19 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 11 (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
- $10,907
- Students receiving aid
- 92%
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 | $1,063 | $1,063 |
| Fee in-state | $1,063 | $1,063 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,063 | $1,063 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,483 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,148 |
| Room charge | $10,198 |
| Meal charge | $4,950 |
California State University - Los Angeles majors
California State University - Los Angeles has granted 5,231 bachelor's degrees across 56 programs, 1,215 master's across 54 programs, and 14 doctorate degrees in Educational Leadership and Administration, General. 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 | 726 | 128 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 391 | 11 | |
| Social Work | 227 | 140 | |
| Sociology, General | 350 | 16 | |
| Psychology, General | 342 | 14 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 347 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 233 | 12 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 158 | 57 | |
| Public Health, General | 174 | 26 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 191 | 3 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 183 | 6 | |
| Computer Science | 148 | 24 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 130 | 21 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 126 | 19 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 138 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 123 | 13 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 110 | 11 | |
| Information Technology | 90 | 27 | |
| Radio and Television | 108 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 77 | 20 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 86 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 72 | 13 | |
| Education, General | 73 | ||
| Nutrition Sciences | 61 | 12 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 52 | 16 | |
| Natural Sciences | 68 | ||
| History, General | 50 | 17 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 63 | ||
| Accounting | 53 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 40 | 12 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 51 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 36 | 13 | |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling & Counselor | 46 | ||
| Biochemistry | 43 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 18 | 22 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 39 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 37 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 35 | 1 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 21 | 14 | |
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 35 | ||
| Public Administration | 33 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 24 | 8 | |
| Fire Services Administration | 32 | ||
| Economics, General | 16 | 15 | |
| Technology Teacher Education & Industrial Arts Teacher Education | 28 | 2 | |
| Physics, General | 6 | 21 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 23 | 4 | |
| Philosophy | 17 | 6 | |
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American & Chicano Studies | 14 | 4 | |
| Microbiology, General | 17 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 16 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 15 | ||
| Latin American Studies | 3 | 11 | |
| Music, General | 10 | 1 | |
| Environmental Science | 10 | ||
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 10 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 6 | 4 | |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 10 | ||
| Graphic Communications, General | 9 | ||
| Food Technology and Processing | 8 | ||
| Geography | 6 | 2 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 7 | ||
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 7 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 5 | ||
| Journalism | 5 | ||
| Materials Engineering | 5 | ||
| African-American & Black Studies | 4 | ||
| Chinese Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| Japanese Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Engineering, General | 2 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 2 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 5,231 | 1,215 | 14 |
California State University - Los Angeles has a graduation rate of 51%, which is among the 44% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 51% | 46% | 55% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
California State University - Los Angeles has published 12,007 scientific papers with 234,001 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Engineering, Biology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Political Science, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 214 | 1537 |
| 1992 | 212 | 1929 |
| 1993 | 219 | 1987 |
| 1994 | 182 | 1830 |
| 1995 | 124 | 1878 |
| 1996 | 159 | 2041 |
| 1997 | 143 | 1849 |
| 1998 | 227 | 1934 |
| 1999 | 194 | 2132 |
| 2000 | 201 | 2424 |
| 2001 | 190 | 2518 |
| 2002 | 229 | 3052 |
| 2003 | 237 | 3491 |
| 2004 | 227 | 4054 |
| 2005 | 217 | 4582 |
| 2006 | 249 | 5220 |
| 2007 | 221 | 5814 |
| 2008 | 257 | 6422 |
| 2009 | 273 | 6791 |
| 2010 | 276 | 7405 |
| 2011 | 287 | 8139 |
| 2012 | 280 | 9212 |
| 2013 | 228 | 9436 |
| 2014 | 260 | 9748 |
| 2015 | 283 | 10171 |
| 2016 | 310 | 9783 |
| 2017 | 379 | 9765 |
| 2018 | 408 | 10812 |
| 2019 | 368 | 12180 |
| 2020 | 445 | 14001 |
| 2021 | 425 | 16077 |
| 2022 | 423 | 15924 |
| 2023 | 412 | 15761 |
California State University - Los Angeles alumni
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Helen Hunt
- Occupations
- voice actoractorfilm directorstage actortelevision 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
- sports commentatortennis coachtennis player
- 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. For three years, she was the U.S. captain in the Federation Cup.
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Alfonso Ribeiro
- Occupations
- television actoractorsingerstage actorvoice actor
- Biography
-
Alfonso Lincoln Ribeiro is an American actor 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.
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Edward James Olmos
- Occupations
- film actordirectortelevision actoractorfilm producer
- Biography
-
Edward James Olmos is an American actor, producer and director. He is best known for his roles as Lieutenant Martin "Marty" Castillo in Miami Vice (1984–1989), American Me (1992) (which he also directed), William Adama in the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica (2004–2009), Detective Gaff in Blade Runner (1982) and its sequel Blade Runner 2049 (2017) and the voice of Mito in the 2005 English dub of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind. For his performance as high school math teacher Jaime Escalante in Stand and Deliver (1988), he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor. In 2018 through 2023, he has played the father of two members of an outlaw motorcycle club in the FX series Mayans M.C.
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 | 2,003 |
| 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 |