California State University-Los Angeles is a public 4-year college in Los Angeles, California with 19,562 undergraduates. It admits 91% of applicants, costs an average of $2,385 a year after grants and graduates 55% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
California State University-Los Angeles acceptance rate and admissions
California State University-Los Angeles admitted 91% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Neither required nor recommended (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
California State University-Los Angeles tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $7,530 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $20,850 |
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $20,526 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $17,767 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $2,385 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $2,385 a year after grants and scholarships, $15,382 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run California State University-Los Angeles's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
California State University-Los Angeles graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 55% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $62,555 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $14,576 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 23% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
California State University-Los Angeles majors and what graduates earn
California State University-Los Angeles awarded bachelor's degrees in 51 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from nursing ($116,182).
All 51 majors at California State University-Los Angeles
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 128 | $104,058 | $116,182 | $12,500 |
| Electrical engineering | 42 | $72,677 | $96,014 | $23,000 |
| Civil engineering | 78 | $67,271 | $94,760 | $14,406 |
| Mechanical engineering | 116 | $72,518 | $93,028 | $13,500 |
| Computer science | 184 | $58,344 | $87,525 | $12,875 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 22 | $48,926 | $86,970 | $11,004 |
| Mathematics | 18 | $46,274 | $70,677 | n/a |
| Air Transportation | 34 | $50,418 | $70,508 | n/a |
| Computer and information sciences | 101 | $50,535 | $69,022 | $10,000 |
| Biochemistry and molecular biology | 25 | $45,944 | $67,441 | $12,500 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | 8 | $45,121 | $65,366 | n/a |
| Business administration | 872 | $46,508 | $62,716 | $13,528 |
| Liberal arts and general studies | 143 | $36,926 | $59,904 | $12,500 |
| Social work | 217 | $39,621 | $59,545 | $14,918 |
| Physical and occupational therapy | 48 | $38,571 | $57,695 | $20,750 |
| Public health | 161 | $42,080 | $56,466 | $15,248 |
| Political science | 68 | $40,051 | $56,063 | $12,500 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 25 | $32,691 | $55,970 | n/a |
| History | 52 | $29,179 | $55,413 | $12,734 |
| Economics | 21 | $50,170 | $54,998 | n/a |
| Criminal justice | 385 | $38,491 | $54,695 | $11,000 |
| Biology | 172 | $37,457 | $53,908 | $15,000 |
| Speech-language pathology | 118 | $37,056 | $53,857 | $15,713 |
| Philosophy | 13 | n/a | $53,127 | n/a |
| Nutrition Sciences | 50 | $31,223 | $52,797 | $12,500 |
| English | 97 | $27,980 | $52,259 | $17,982 |
| Chemistry | 25 | $45,033 | $51,747 | n/a |
| Teacher education by grade level | 358 | $36,338 | $50,444 | $12,500 |
| Sociology | 319 | $39,332 | $50,249 | $12,500 |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | 232 | $31,396 | $44,930 | $12,531 |
| Fine and studio arts | 161 | $29,031 | $40,783 | $12,500 |
| Radio, TV and digital media | 167 | $28,332 | $39,867 | $15,000 |
| Music | 38 | $27,448 | $39,120 | $22,016 |
| Romance languages | 27 | $40,497 | $35,591 | n/a |
| Theater | 28 | $31,881 | $35,097 | n/a |
| Psychology | 420 | n/a | n/a | $15,000 |
| Communication | 161 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Natural Sciences | 65 | $43,186 | n/a | $13,500 |
| Fire science | 38 | $61,998 | n/a | $15,000 |
| Anthropology | 22 | $32,391 | n/a | n/a |
| Graphic Communications | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Geography | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Journalism | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Food Science and Technology | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Geology and earth sciences | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Physics | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Area Studies | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Health professions, general | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by subject | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at California State University-Los Angeles
53 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 53 graduate programs
Students and location
- 19,562 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 56% women, 44% men
- 21 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large city
- Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at California State University-Los Angeles?
California State University-Los Angeles admitted 91% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does California State University-Los Angeles cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $7,530 for in-state students and $20,850 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $2,385 a year in 2024-25.
Is California State University-Los Angeles test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, California State University-Los Angeles reported that test scores were: neither required nor recommended. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at California State University-Los Angeles?
55% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do California State University-Los Angeles graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $62,555 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.