California State University-Los Angeles
Public university · Los Angeles, CA · 19,562 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
91%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
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ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$2,385
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$17,767
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
55%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into California State University-Los Angeles?
California State University-Los Angeles accepts about 91 of every 100 applicants (91%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says California State University-Los Angeles is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on California State University-Los Angeles's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does California State University-Los Angeles cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $17,767 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $2,385 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $7,530 for CA residents and $20,850 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$7,530
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$20,850
- Room & board$20,526
- Total cost of attendance$17,767
- Average net price after grants$2,385
Popular majors
Business, Health Professions & Nursing, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Social Sciences.
California State University-Los Angeles FAQ
- What is California State University-Los Angeles's acceptance rate?
- 91% — accessible.
- Is California State University-Los Angeles test-optional?
- The latest federal data says California State University-Los Angeles is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on California State University-Los Angeles's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does California State University-Los Angeles cost?
- About $17,767 a year before aid; $2,385 on average after grants.
- What is California State University-Los Angeles's FAFSA school code?
- 001140. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so California State University-Los Angeles receives your information.
- What is California State University-Los Angeles's graduation rate?
- 55% of students finish within six years.
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