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California State University-Los Angeles

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Rating

Public

Type

29,963

Students

$17,622

Tuition

48%

Acceptance

#744

Ranking

Large City

Campus Setting

Los Angeles, CA

5151 State University Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90032-8506

California State University-Los Angeles is a very large public institution located in Los Angeles, CA ranked 73rd in California. It has a total of 25,613 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, with a 47.81% acceptance rate. California State University-Los Angeles offers 152 different majors and is best known for its Technology Teacher Education, Fire Protection, and Social Work programs (nationally ranked 3rd, 7th, and 8th respectively). With an annual tuition of $5,742 for in-state students and $17,622 for those from out-of-state, California State University-Los Angeles is reasonably priced. 55.77% of students graduate ready to the next stage of their lives, working. After college, alumni go on to take home near $46,100 per year, which is 11% over the national median.
Rankings

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Cost

$18,648
Above Average

California State University-Los Angeles

$18,648

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$39,907

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$30,102

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

48%Acceptance
Average

California State University-Los Angeles

48%

National

69%
Sat

890 - 1080

96% of students submit

Admissions Yield

20%

ACT

16 - 19

33% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$70

Students

25,613Undergrads
Large Student Population

Full-Time

97%

Part-Time

3%
Male

42%

In-state

83%

Female

58%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

23%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
16% Business Administration and Management, General6% Sociology5% Social Work72% Others

16% Business Administration and Management, General

6% Sociology

5% Social Work

72% Others

Business Administration and Management, General

16%

1143 Graduates

Sociology

6%

443 Graduates

Social Work

5%

373 Graduates

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

4%

315 Graduates

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

4%

310 Graduates

Psychology, General

4%

298 Graduates

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

3%

233 Graduates

Public Health, General

3%

227 Graduates

Speech Communication and Rhetoric

3%

223 Graduates

Academics

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Professors
StudentsProfessors24:124:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

24

Number of Library Books

537,753

Academic Spend per Student

$6,913

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

80%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$33,700/Year

California State University-Los Angeles

$33,700

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$33,700

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$46,100

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

55%