California State University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
California State University-Los Angeles is a public research university in Los Angeles, California, with about 19,562 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 91.25% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $59,211 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $7,160
- 2024 Average Net Price: $3,967 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 91.25% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 19,562 82.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 52.98%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
- First-Generation Students: 61.5%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 23.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 41.6%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 21,524
- Applicants (IPEDS): 32,748
- Room & Board: $19,696 annual estimate
California State University-Los Angeles: what the data shows
Common questions about California State University-Los Angeles, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is California State University-Los Angeles?
California State University-Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles, CA (ZIP 90032-8506).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is California State University-Los Angeles public or private?
California State University-Los Angeles is a Public institution.
How much does California State University-Los Angeles cost?
Published tuition: $7,160 in-state, $19,760 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $3,967.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $2,877 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $2,974 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $5,002 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $7,355 |
| $110,001+ | $13,578 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $28,640.
How hard is it to get into California State University-Los Angeles?
Admission rate: 91.25%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is California State University-Los Angeles?
Total enrollment: 19,562 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 21,524 students.
Graduate enrollment: 3,577 students.
About 82% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at California State University-Los Angeles?
150%-time completion rate: 52.98%.
First-year retention: 71.9%.
What do graduates of California State University-Los Angeles earn?
Median earnings: $45,702 six years after entry; $59,211 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $13,000.
66.30% of students receive Pell grants.
What is California State University-Los Angeles known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (1,004 completions)
- Psychology, General (435 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (385 completions)
- Social Work (377 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (370 completions)
- Sociology, General (340 completions)
- Computer Science (264 completions)
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General (212 completions)
- Public Health, General (190 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (187 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is California State University-Los Angeles a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 91.25%; completion rate 52.98%; median earnings $59,211 at 10 years; net price $3,967. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$7,160
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at California State University-Los Angeles was $7,160.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$3,967
2024 Value
In 2024 California State University-Los Angeles had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,967.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$15,868 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$3,967 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$28,640 4-Year In-State Tuition
$79,040 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$19,696 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,054 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$27,910 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$111,640 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for California State University-Los Angeles.
Financial Aid by Income Level
66.30% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
17.94% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at California State University-Los Angeles was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for California State University-Los Angeles in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $6,344 | $17,504 | $5,431 |
| 2014 | $6,348 | $17,508 | $3,287 |
| 2015 | $6,355 | $17,515 | $3,227 |
| 2016 | $6,383 | $17,543 | $3,996 |
| 2017 | $6,639 | $18,519 | $3,792 |
| 2018 | $6,749 | $18,629 | $4,175 |
| 2019 | $6,768 | $18,648 | $2,768 |
| 2020 | $6,781 | $18,661 | $3,302 |
| 2021 | $6,785 | $18,665 | $2,037 |
| 2022 | $6,805 | $18,685 | $5,385 |
| 2023 | $6,813 | $18,698 | $4,113 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
91.25% Acceptance Rate
32,748 Total Applicants
30,106 Students Admitted
3,614 First-Time Students Enrolled
12.00% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
California State University-Los Angeles reported total enrollment of about 19,562 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 44% male and 56% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (77.6%), Asian (9.8%), and Black or African American (4.3%). About 66.30% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 61.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
82.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at California State University-Los Angeles in 2024 is 19,562 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 21,524 students. Graduate enrollment is about 3,577 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
71.9%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 77.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
25.41% 100% Completion Time
52.98% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 25.41% of students graduating from California State University-Los Angeles completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 53% male / 47% female
- Psychology, General: 21% male / 79% female
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 34% male / 66% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for California State University-Los Angeles.
Return on Investment
$13,000 Median Student Debt
$59,211 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
21.96% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
3631.47% Return on Investment
2.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for California State University-Los Angeles.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 80 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 1,004 completions
2. Psychology, General: 435 completions
3. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 385 completions
4. Social Work: 377 completions
5. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 370 completions
6. Sociology, General: 340 completions
7. Computer Science: 264 completions
8. Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General: 212 completions
9. Public Health, General: 190 completions
Most popular programs at California State University-Los Angeles.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for California State University-Los Angeles graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for California State University-Los Angeles from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 41.6%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $12,690
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,018
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
California State University-Los Angeles is a public institution located in Los Angeles, CA, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. Enrollment is approximately 19,562 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (77.6%), Asian (9.8%), Black or African American (4.3%). The admission rate is 91.25%. The 150%-time completion rate is 52.98%. Approximately 66.30% of students receive Pell Grants. About 61.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Location
Los Angeles, CA 90032-8506
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 80 distinct degree programs, California State University-Los Angeles provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is California State University-Los Angeles located?
California State University-Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles, CA.
What is California State University-Los Angeles's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at California State University-Los Angeles is 91.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 32,748 applicants and 30,106 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does California State University-Los Angeles cost?
Reported tuition is $7,160 and average net price is $3,967 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $19,696 annually.
What is the student body demographics at California State University-Los Angeles?
California State University-Los Angeles reports undergraduate enrollment of about 21,524 students, Hispanic or Latino (77.6%), Asian (9.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend California State University-Los Angeles?
About 61.5% of students at California State University-Los Angeles are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of California State University-Los Angeles earn?
Median earnings are $45,702 six years after entry and $59,211 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at California State University-Los Angeles?
The 150%-time completion rate is 53.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do California State University-Los Angeles students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $13,000.
Is California State University-Los Angeles public or private?
California State University-Los Angeles is a public institution located in Los Angeles, CA.
Is California State University-Los Angeles an HBCU?
No. California State University-Los Angeles is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is California State University-Los Angeles a tribal college?
No. California State University-Los Angeles is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is California State University-Los Angeles a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—California State University-Los Angeles reports 77.6% Hispanic enrollment share.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- California college costs
- California colleges by ROI
- Los Angeles, California city profile
- Far West regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in California
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.