California State University, Los Angeles

If you are considering submitting an application to CSU Los Angeles, the deadline for Fall 2023 admissions is January 19 and the fee for the application is $70.

Students who apply to CSU Los Angeles for fall semester should anticipate a decision by February 1.

CSU Los Angeles Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of CSU Los Angeles's admissions stats.

CSU Los Angeles 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.3
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are considered
Applicants Who Submit SATs	25%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	2%
Waitlist	No

California State University, Los Angeles Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for California State University, Los Angeles.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––
Regular Decision	Yes	January 19	February 1

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Considering Applying Early to CSU Los Angeles?

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CSU Los Angeles does not offer early decision or early action.

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Is CSU Los Angeles Difficult To Get Into?

It is moderately difficult to get into CSU Los Angeles. CSU Los Angeles evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2021, CSU Los Angeles accepted 91% of students, about 26,459 from 29,223 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like CSU Los Angeles, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to California State University, Los Angeles

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to CSU Los Angeles

CSU Los Angeles has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does CSU Los Angeles Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at CSU Los Angeles

What does CSU Los Angeles consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Geographical Residence	Considered
State Residency	Considered

Make sure to check with CSU Los Angeles for more information on admission factors.

CSU Los Angeles Application Requirements

To apply to CSU Los Angeles, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with CSU Los Angeles's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement
Interview
Transcript(S) of College Record
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into CSU Los Angeles?

Students admitted to CSU Los Angeles have an average unweighted GPA of 3.3.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

CSU Los Angeles considers standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

CSU Los Angeles does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 25% of CSU Los Angeles's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 2% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for CSU Los Angeles?

To be competitive with other CSU Los Angeles applicants, you should strive to earn between 840 and 1040 (or higher!) on the SAT. At CSU Los Angeles 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1040 and 25% of scored lower than 840, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of CSU Los Angeles students scored 530 or higher and 75% of students scored 420 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of CSU Los Angeles students scored 520 or higher, and 75% scored a 420 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for CSU Los Angeles?

To be most competitive at CSU Los Angeles, you should strive to earn between 15 and 21 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 21 means you fall in the 75th percentile for CSU Los Angeles's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 21, and three out of four students scored lower than 21 on the ACT.

A 15 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for CSU Los Angeles students. Only one out of every four students scored below 15.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to California State University, Los Angeles

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to CSU Los Angeles.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is January 19.

Transfer students can enroll in CSU Los Angeles during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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CSU Los Angeles Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to CSU Los Angeles?

❌ Students who are admitted to CSU Los Angeles must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does CSU Los Angeles accept transfer credits?

✅ CSU Los Angeles accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. CSU Los Angeles accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Do I have to submit test scores to CSU Los Angeles?

✅ CSU Los Angeles is not test optional. You must submit test scores as part of the application.

What is CSU Los Angeles's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for CSU Los Angeles is 91%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at CSU Los Angeles?

❌ CSU Los Angeles does not offer early decision.

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