California State University at Los Angeles School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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This school is more affordable than other public schools.
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$6,768
Avg in-state tuition
$18,648
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About California State University at Los Angeles
California State University at Los Angeles is a large public university located on an urban campus in Los Angeles, California. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 26,671, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 48%. The university offers 67 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 52%, and a student-faculty ratio of 24:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $6,768, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $18,648.
This school is more affordable than other public schools.
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$6,768
Avg in-state tuition
$18,648
Avg out-of-state tuition
BestColleges.com is an advertising-supported site. Featured or trusted partner programs and all school search, finder, or match results are for schools that compensate us. This compensation does not influence our school rankings, resource guides, or other editorially-independent information published on this site.
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Admissions Breakdown
This school has a competitive acceptance rate.
This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.
Acceptance Rate Insight
48% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
81% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2018 and returned in Fall 2019.
Graduation Rate Insight
52% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2013. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Test scores Required
High school rank Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Completion of college prep program Required
High school transcript Required
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
Open admission No
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Not required or recommended
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 890-1080
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 15-20
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 890-1080
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 15-20
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards27k
Number of Students Enrolled
33%
Online Student Enrollment
24:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
Hispanic
67%
Asian
13%
Non-U.S. Citizen
7%
White
6%
Unknown
3%
Black
3%
Two or more races
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
59%
Socio-economic diversity
77% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Financial Breakdown
On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsStudents Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
77%
State Grant Aid
86%
Institution Grant Aid
76%
Pell Grant
77%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$37k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
$14k
Average student debt after graduation
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How Does Online College Accreditation Work?Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.