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California State University - Los Angeles
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  • LOS ANGELES, CA
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California State University - Los Angeles

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    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      C+
    2. Value
      A
    3. Diversity
      B+
    4. Campus
      C+
    5. Athletics
      B
    6. Party Scene
      B minus
    7. Professors
      B
    8. Location
      B+
    9. Dorms
      C+
    10. Campus Food
      B+
    11. Student Life
      B minus
    12. Safety
      B
    Cal State Los Angeles is a public university located in Los Angeles, California. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 19,425 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Cal State Los Angeles acceptance rate is 76%. Popular majors include Business, Sociology, and Early Childhood Education. Graduating 52% of students, Cal State Los Angeles alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $33,700.
    calstatela.edu
    5151 STATE UNIVERSITY DR
    LOS ANGELES, CA 90032
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    The California State University
    About Cal State Los Angeles...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (without football)
    Athletic Conference
    California Collegiate Athletic Association
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    Cal State Los Angeles Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    76%
    Application Deadline
    November 30
    SAT Range
    870-1060
    ACT Range
    15-20
    Application Fee
    $70
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    No
    Application Website
    www2.calstate.edu/apply

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $3,859 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $11,315 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    95%
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    Academics

    Professors
    B
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    21:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Business
      865 Graduates
    • Sociology
      385 Graduates
    • Early Childhood Education
      372 Graduates
    • Psychology
      352 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
      330 Graduates
    • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
      266 Graduates
    • Social Work and Youth Services
      198 Graduates
    • Public Health
      197 Graduates
    • Communications
      186 Graduates
    • Communication Disorders
      179 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      1%
    • On Campus
      0%
    • Online
      99%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    19,425 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    3,407
    Undergrads Over 25
    22%
    Pell Grant
    78%
    Varsity Athletes
    1%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $46,100 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    52%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    90%
    National
    83%
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