California State University, Los Angeles
public · Founded 1947 · Los Angeles, CA
Acceptance Rate
91.90%
Enrollment
25,080
Tuition & Fees
$7,894
Graduation Rate
53.00%
Retention Rate
73.00%
Off-Campus Needed
22,321
Cal State LA Report Card
Letter grades compare this school against national university benchmarks.
Academics
Selectivity, test scores, retention, and faculty access.
Value
Cost, aid, grants, and post-graduation earnings.
Diversity
Economic access, geographic mix, and gender balance.
Location
Safety, walkability, transit, and student nightlife.
Campus
Housing capacity, student body scale, and campus setting.
Outcomes
Graduation, retention, employment, and earnings.
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Can You Get Into Cal State LA?
Cal State LA admitted just 30,106 of 32,748 applicants — a 91.90% acceptance rate
Admissions Snapshot
140% above state avg
58% below state avg
Coming to Cal State LA from out of state?
1% of freshmen aren't from California. If you're moving for Cal State LA, start your housing search early — only 11.00% of students can live on campus.
Browse Housing Near Cal State LAWhat Will Cal State LA Cost You?
Most students don't pay sticker price — 85.00% receive financial aid
Sticker Price
89% below national avg
Financial Aid & Grants
Your estimated net price
On-Campus vs. Off-Campus Housing Cost
Cal State LA's on-campus room and board adds up to $15,544 per year ($1,295/month). Many students find that off-campus apartments offer more space, kitchen access, and flexibility — often at a lower monthly cost.
| On-Campus | Off-Campus (avg) | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Housing | $10,198 | Varies |
| Monthly Equivalent | $850/mo | See listings |
| Meal Plan | $5,346 (required) | Flexible |
| Availability | 2,483 beds only | Hundreds of options |
What Can You Study at Cal State LA?
Most Popular Undergraduate Majors
Business Administration and Management, General.
896 graduates · 49.11% women
Psychology, General.
412 graduates · 78.88% women
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
402 graduates · 97.01% women
Sociology, General.
394 graduates · 78.17% women
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
367 graduates · 59.4% women
Social Work.
279 graduates · 84.95% women
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
223 graduates · 56.05% women
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
188 graduates · 65.43% women
Radio and Television.
171 graduates · 43.86% women
Computer Science.
170 graduates · 10.59% women
Your major at this school
Grad students need housing too
With 3,553 graduate students and only 2,483 total dorm beds, most grad students live off campus.
See Apartments Popular with Grad StudentsWhat's It Like at Cal State LA?
Los Angeles, CA — city
Student Body
Where Freshmen Come From
From your state to this school
Student Demographics
Cal State LA Photos
Campus images from the university profile
Neighborhoods near Cal State LA
Where students live around California State University, Los Angeles — vibe, walkability, and commute at a glance.
How Does Cal State LA Compare?
Institutional resources and student-faculty ratios
Student-Faculty Ratio
19:1
Peer Institutions
Schools that Cal State LA reports as peers for academic and admissions benchmarking.
Will You Succeed at Cal State LA?
73.00% of freshmen return for sophomore year — 53.00% graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rates
20% below state avg
35% below state avg
6-Year Graduation by Group
Cal State LA Reviews
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22,321 Cal State LA Students Need Off-Campus Housing
With 25,080 students and only 2,483 dorm beds, 89% of Cal State LA students live off campus.
21,527
Undergraduates
3,553
Graduate Students
22,321
Need Off-Campus Housing
Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics. University Apartments is not affiliated with California State University, Los Angeles.