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California State University at Los Angeles

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Los Angeles, CA

This school is more affordable than other public schools.

Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.

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$5,742

Avg in-state tuition

$17,622

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About California State University at Los Angeles

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

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 22,832, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 76%. The university offers 68 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 52%, and a student-faculty ratio of 25:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $5,742, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $17,622.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

76% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 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

83% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

52% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. 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.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Not required or recommended

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 15-20

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 870-1060

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

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27k

Students enrolled

100%

Online student enrollment

25:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

On-campus Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

Hispanic

69%

Asian

12%

White

6%

Non-U.S. Citizen

6%

Black

4%

Unknown

2%

Two or more races

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

60%

Socio-economic diversity

78% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $5,742 $17,622
Graduate $7,176 $16,680

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,046
On-campus room and board $16,932
On-campus other expenses $4,317
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $16,111
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $5,269
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $3,582

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $28,037 $39,917
Off-campus without family $28,168 $40,048
Off-campus with family $10,370 $22,250

Financial Breakdown

On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.

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Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

78%

State Grant Aid

84%

Institution Grant Aid

78%

Pell Grant

78%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,493
State Grant Aid $2,254
Institution Grant Aid $5,685
Pell Grant Aid $5,076

Financial Outlook

$14k

Average student debt after graduation

$37k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields

BA

MA

DOC

2

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

3

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

BA

MA

DOC

4

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies

BA

MA

DOC

5

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

6

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

7

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

8

Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

9