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Colleges / California State University, Los Angeles

California State University, Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate87%
Acceptance Rate87%

About CSU Los Angeles

California State University, Los Angeles is a public, state university in the city of Los Angeles, California. CSU Los Angeles was founded in 1947. The university enrolls around 26,029 students a year, including 22,538 undergrads.

CSU Los Angeles Acceptance Rate 2022

It is moderately difficult to get into CSU Los Angeles. In 2022, CSU Los Angeles accepted 87% of applicants. In 2022, 29,507 out of 33,941 total applicants were accepted.

California State University, Los Angeles Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 87%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.4
Test Optional May require tests
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 14%

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California State University, Los Angeles is located Los Angeles.

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College Info

5151 State University Drive Los Angeles, CA 90032

Campus Setting: Urban

CSU Los Angeles Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Aug 21

Transfer Applications are Due

Dec 16

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to CSU Los Angeles is Aug 21.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to CSU Los Angeles is Dec 16.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

CSU Los Angeles SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

850 - 1045

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Math SAT Range

410 - 530

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Reading SAT Range

430 - 530

CSU Los Angeles Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$26,542

In State

$36,046

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$6,814
$16,318
Fees
$1,070
$1,070
Housing
$18,658
$18,658
Books
Unknown
Unknown

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Student Life

Wondering what life at CSU Los Angeles is like? There are approximately 26,029 students enrolled at CSU Los Angeles, including 22,538 undergraduate students and 3,491 graduate students. 82% percent of students attend school full-time, 95% percent are from CA and 5% percent of students are from other states.

82%

Full Time

18%

Part Time

95%

In State

5%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

26,029

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

87%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$7,884

Out-of-State

$17,388

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Aug 21
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