California State University-Los Angeles, CA
Public4-Year • Large • Primarily NonresidentialMaster's College and UniversityNot Selective • High Transfer-InMain Campus
California State University-Los Angeles Rankings
Affordability96
Selectivity6
Retention55
Graduation1
Earnings30
Diversity48
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Academics
Academics at California State University-Los Angeles
100%Bachelor’s
-Associate’s
-Certificate
GradHighest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing20%
Communication, Journalism8%
Communications Technologies<1%
Computer and Information Sciences4%
Education5%
Engineering4%
Engineering Technologies1%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs11%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting4%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities3%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies2%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies4%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology6%
Public Administration and Social Service4%
Social Sciences10%
Visual and Performing Arts4%
Admissions
Getting into California State University-Los Angeles
42%Admission Rate
490Median SAT Math
495Median SAT Reading
18Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)440–540
200 800
SAT Reading (25–75%)450–540
200 800
ACT Composite (25–75%)15–20
1 36
Cost
Cost of Attending California State University-Los Angeles
$7KIn-State Tuition
$19KOut-of-State Tuition
$15KAverage Total Cost
$4KAverage Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $2K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $5K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $9K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $11K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $13K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after California State University-Los Angeles
29%Receive Federal Loans
$12KMedian Federal Debt
58%Repayment Rate
$143Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 62% | 63% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 12% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 5% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 3% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $12K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $12K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $13K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $12K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $29K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $20K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 52% | 42% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 58% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 61% | 49% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 64% | 53% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at California State University-Los Angeles
82%Retention Rate
3%Transfer Rate
17%Withdrawal Rate
48%Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 9% | 37% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 48% | 60% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 55% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 62% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 43% | 41% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 47% | 53% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46% | 51% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 53% | 51% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 47% | 48% | 44% |
| Other race | 38% | 48% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after California State University-Los Angeles
90%Employment Rate
$34KMedian Salary
$20K25 Pctl Salary
$50K75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 90% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 89% | 80% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 89% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 88% | 79% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 89% | 79% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $8K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $20K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $34K | $29K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $50K | $45K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $70K | $62K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $34K | $29K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $40K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $46K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at California State University-Los Angeles
24,163Undergraduates
54%Full-time Undergrads
23Avg Entry Age
3,813Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 58% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 42% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 13% | 12% | 4% |
| Black | 3% | 8% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 5% | 25% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68% | 39% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 7% | 4% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 52% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 23% | 20% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 7% | 11% | 14% |
| >$110K | 4% | 14% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near California State University-Los Angeles, CA
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