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CS
California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CAPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 91% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
California State University-Los Angeles is a public institution located in the city setting of Los Angeles, CA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 19.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 91%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
19.6K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
91% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
91%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing16% of degrees
Social Sciences9% of degrees
Health Sciences9% of degrees
Engineering4% of degrees
Biological Sciences4% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $137,184
Earnings 5yr: $142,334
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $126,611
Earnings 5yr: $129,508
Debt: N/A
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $120,651
Earnings 5yr: $102,242
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $118,058
Earnings 5yr: $132,333
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $116,182
Earnings 5yr: $120,317
Debt: $18,964
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $104,208
Earnings 5yr: $94,553
Debt: N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,094
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,014
Earnings 5yr: $96,348
Debt: $14,676
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,760
Earnings 5yr: $99,644
Debt: $18,767
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,028
Earnings 5yr: $94,122
Debt: $13,000
Security Science and Technology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,683
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,351
Earnings 5yr: $88,315
Debt: N/A
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,659
Earnings 5yr: $82,681
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,525
Earnings 5yr: $100,735
Debt: $15,321
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,970
Earnings 5yr: $63,884
Debt: $15,883
Education, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,668
Earnings 5yr: $73,525
Debt: N/A
Nutrition Sciences.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,455
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Social Work.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,135
Earnings 5yr: $88,174
Debt: N/A
Public Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,670
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,677
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $13,053
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$3,967
In-State Tuition$7,160
Out-of-State Tuition$19,760
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
66%
Pell Grants
18%
Take Loans
58%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$45,702
+30% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$59,211
Completion Signals
53%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
72%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,966
Est. Monthly Payment
$129/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
44%
Men56%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 44% men and 56% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
62%
Part-Time Share
18%
Avg Family Income
$29,946
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