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Colleges / California State University, Los Angeles

California State University, Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate91%
Acceptance Rate91%

About CSU Los Angeles

California State University, Los Angeles is a public, state college in the city of Los Angeles, California. CSU Los Angeles was founded in 1947. The college currently enrolls around 27,516 students per year, including 23,484 undergrad students.

CSU Los Angeles Acceptance Rate

It is moderately difficult to get into CSU Los Angeles. In 2022, CSU Los Angeles accepted 91% of applicants. In 2022, 29,223 students applied to CSU Los Angeles and 26,459 were admitted.

California State University, Los Angeles Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 91%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.3
Test Optional May require tests
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 25%

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California State University, Los Angeles is located in the city of 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

Jan 19

Transfer Applications are Due

Jan 19

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to CSU Los Angeles is Jan 19.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to CSU Los Angeles is Jan 19.

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

CSU Los Angeles ACT Scores

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ACT Range

15 - 21

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

ACT Score

Estimated Chance

21 and Above

Good

15 to 21

Avg

15 and Less

Low

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CSU Los Angeles SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

840 - 1040

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Math SAT Range

410 - 530

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Reading SAT Range

420 - 520

CSU Los Angeles Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$26,033

In State

$37,913

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$5,742
$17,622
Fees
$1,040
$1,040
Housing
$17,998
$17,998
Books
$1,253
$1,253

Student Life

Wondering what life at CSU Los Angeles is like? There are approximately 27,516 students enrolled at CSU Los Angeles, including 23,484 undergraduate students and 4,032 graduate students. 83% percent of students attend school full-time, 99% percent are from CA and 1% percent of students are from other states.

83%

Full Time

17%

Part Time

99%

In State

1%

Out-of-State

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

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

27,516

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

91%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$6,782

Out-of-State

$18,662

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jan 19
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