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California State University-Los Angeles
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

πŸ“ Los Angeles, CAπŸ›οΈ Public universityπŸ“ Test-optional

This public university in Los Angeles enrolls about 26,500 students and admits over 91% of applicants. It's most popular for Business & Marketing degrees (16% of graduates) and Health Professions (9%). Graduates earn a median of $59,211 ten years after entry, with typical federal debt around $13,000 at graduation. In-state tuition is roughly $30,700 annually.

Acceptance rate
91.3%
Enrollment
26,460
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
53%

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β—΄ Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
Not published
ACT (composite)
Not published
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages β€” not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$2,877
family income
$30–48k
$2,974
family income
$48–75k
$5,002
family income
$75–110k
$7,355
family income
$110k+
$13,578
family income
66% receive Pell grants
18% take federal loans

✦ Strongest Programs

The fields California State University-Los Angeles graduates the most students in β€” a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Business & Marketing
16.4%
Health Professions
8.6%
Social Sciences
8.3%
Criminal Justice
8.0%
Psychology
7.9%

β†— Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$59,211
Earnings (6 yr)
$45,702
Completion
53%
Retention
72%
Median debt
$13,000

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at California State University-Los Angeles?

California State University-Los Angeles has an acceptance rate of 91.3%, making it relatively accessible.

How much does California State University-Los Angeles actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $2,877 per year, rising to $13,578 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

What are my chances of getting into California State University-Los Angeles?

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes β€” run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.