B-
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    C+
  2. Value
    B+
  3. Diversity
    A-
  4. Campus
    C+
  5. Athletics
    B-
  6. Party Scene
    C+
  7. Professors
    B
  8. Location
    B-
  9. Dorms
    NG
  10. Campus Food
    B-
  11. Student Life
    C
  12. Safety
    B
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California State University - Los Angeles is ...
Public
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (without football)
Athletic Conference
California Collegiate Athletic Assoc
Address
5151 State University Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90032
Website
calstatela.edu

California State University - Los Angeles Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
68%
Application Deadline
November 30
SAT Range
780-990
ACT Range
15-20
Application Fee
$55
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
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Test Scores and GPA for California State University - Los Angeles

Cost

Net Price
$3,160/ year
National
$15,403
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $1,610/ year
  • $30-48k
    $2,605/ year
  • $49-75k
    $6,576/ year
  • $76-110k
    $11,722/ year
  • $110k+
    $13,407/ year

Academics

Professors
B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
28:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
75%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.172 responses
29%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.180 responses
53%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.181 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Business Administration and Management
    1,042 Graduates
  • Sociology
    487 Graduates
  • Psychology
    316 Graduates
  • Nursing
    227 Graduates
  • Early Childhood Education
    200 Graduates
  • Communications
    190 Graduates
  • Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
    187 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    182 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    179 Graduates
  • Public Health
    179 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
20,380Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
22%
Pell Grant
73%
Varsity Athletes
1%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 101 responses
Report
  • Busy and independant
    36%
  • Busy
    21%
  • Independent
    18%
  • Determined and independent
    15%
  • Focus On Excellence
    6%
  • Intersted in learning
    3%
  • Focused on Social Life
    2%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
—
Poll
39%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.218 responses
Poll
63%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.280 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 124 responses
Report
  • Diverse
    65%
  • Crowded
    16%
  • Easy going
    14%
  • Unprepared
    3%
  • Not diverse enough
    1%
  • Prepared
    1%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$44,900/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
45%
National
48%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
88%
National
83%
80%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.127 responses
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California State University - Los Angeles Reviews

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Love the diversity, love the variety of classes in race and ethnicity classes, specifically. Extremely disappointed in the art deparment. Being an animation major, the program is extremely lacking. Technology is old and unreliable, plus half of the professors don't even know what they're doing. We just had an opportunity to hire an amazing professor full time/tenure-track, and we all filled out surveys for all four applicants. One applicant had the absolute majority of students' votes, with one of the heads of the deparment in agreement, and yet the dean hired someone with no experience, who just graduated last year! Not to mention the other head professor is totally unexperienced and fails to meet the needs of the students in each class she teaches. With only one GOOD professor left, the program has any chance to improve.
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I came to csula my freshman year, straight from high school. I was disappointed starting because csula was not my first choice. Slowly, I realized it was not a bad choice at all. I joined a sorority my first year. I learned that there are ways to get involved on campus. The teachers are usually pretty fair, I have not came across anyone unreasonably mean. Most teachers also teach well, some are better than others. On campus, there are 6 places to get meals, one which sells alcohol, and food trucks are here daily, so there is much diversity. Csula parties are usually small and packed. I am not caught up with sports, but I really wish there was a football team! I think that would bring a lot of revenue and school spirit. I formed my first year, and the dorms are not bad. In a house of 8 girls, there are 4 rooms and 2 bathrooms, which are furnished. Dorming and tuition is pricy, but compared to other schools, very cheap!
So far my time here has been amazing! People are great, classes are great, location is amazing. Coming from out of state, I was worried of being far from home. But since i have arrived it has felt like home. People have treated me so nicely and with open arms. All of my classes are awesome and the professors really care about their students. The location is the perfect distance from the city without feeling crowded.