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California State University - Los Angeles
#797 in Best Colleges in America
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2,804 reviews
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    California State University - Los Angeles Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    NG
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    —
    Undergrads in College Housing
    4%
    Average Housing Cost
    $6,897/ year
    Poll
    41%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great.149 responses
    Poll
    41%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great.281 responses

    Food

    Campus Food
    B
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $3,749/ year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 415 responses
    Report
    • Starbucks
      21%
    • Pollo loco
      16%
    • Johnny's Kitchen
      12%
    • Carl's jr
      11%
    • Student cafe
      9%
    • Rice garden
      7%
    • The bookstore
      7%
    45%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities.177 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    B-
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    B
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 147 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      24%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      53%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      22%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      1%

    Safety

    Safety
    B+
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    84%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus.199 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 140 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      66%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      27%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      4%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      3%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 168 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      23%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      62%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      4%
    • Not very visible.
      11%
    • We have campus police?
      1%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 302 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      4%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      19%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      63%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      15%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: X-Country
    Women's Varsity Sports
    Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field: Indoor, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: X-Country, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Campus Ministries, Dance, Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Literary Magazine, Radio Station, Student Government, Newspaper, Film Society, Television Station, Yearbook
    Music
    —
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 115 responses
    Report
    • Food Events and Music Festivals
      28%
    • Famers Market
      26%
    • I love when organizations raise money by selling
      13%
    • Golden Eagle Fest
      8%
    • Organization Fundraisers
      6%
    • When organizations set up information booths
      6%
    • So far mardi gras event
      5%

    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    B-
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 179 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      2%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      8%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      23%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      19%
    • Parties? What parties?
      49%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 69 responses
    Report
    • No large parties that the whole school is aware of
      42%
    • I truly enjoy the campus events organized by ASI
      17%
    • Not one is biggest event and they are all way fun
      16%
    • Homecoming
      6%
    • Free food
      4%
    • Graduation
      4%
    • I am not on campus
      4%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    2%
    Women in Sororities
    1%
    40%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.240 responses
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