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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
Dec 1

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Admissions
GPA range3.14–3.64
SAT (middle 50%)870–1060
ACT (middle 50%)15–20
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
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?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 870–1060 on the SAT and 15–20 on the ACT.
What are California State University-Los Angeles's application deadlines?
California State University-Los Angeles's deadline is Regular Decision around Dec 1. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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