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California State University-Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA·Public·~91% acceptance

California State University-Los Angeles is a public university in Los Angeles, CA. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 91% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $3,967 per year. About 53% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $59,211 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$3,967/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $18,403
Aid cuts ~$14,436/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
RD
Nov 30

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Admissions
GPA range3.14–3.64
SAT (middle 50%)Not considered
ACT (middle 50%)Not considered
Test policyTest blind
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
53%
graduation rate
72%
freshman retention
$45,702
median earnings, 6yr
$59,211
median earnings, 10yr
How California State University-Los Angeles reads an application

What California State University-Los Angeles values

Very important
Grades (GPA)
Also considered
Course rigorGeographic residenceState residency

From California State University-Los Angeles’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What California State University-Los Angeles requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorCollege-prep programTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Work experience

From federal IPEDS data — what California State University-Los Angeles requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is California State University-Los Angeles's acceptance rate?
California State University-Los Angeles admits about 91% of applicants.
How much does California State University-Los Angeles cost?
At California State University-Los Angeles, the average net price after aid is about $3,967 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $18,403 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for California State University-Los Angeles?
None. California State University-Los Angeles is test blind: SAT and ACT scores are not considered in admissions decisions.
What are California State University-Los Angeles's application deadlines?
California State University-Los Angeles's deadline is Regular Decision around Nov 30. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does California State University-Los Angeles value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, California State University-Los Angeles rates Grades (GPA) as "very important" in admissions decisions. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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