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California State University at Los AngelesSchool 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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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
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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.
Acceptance Rate 48%
Retention Rate 81%
Graduation Rate 52%
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
Ways to Learn
Learning Environment
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards59%
Female Student Population
24:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
27k
Number of Students Enrolled
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%
Socio-Economic Diversity
77% of students received an income-based federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Financial Aid Breakdown
Federal Grant Aid
77%
State Grant Aid
86%
Institution Grant Aid
76%
Pell Grant
77%
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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.