California State University-Los Angeles - Los Angeles, CA

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California State University-Los Angeles

School Overview

The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral degree. California State University-Los Angeles is a public school.

Contacting the School

5151 State University Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90032
Main Phone: 3233433000
Web Site: www.calstatela.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 21,051 (full-time equivalent) students. 91.1% of students attend full-time, while 8.9% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 650 male students and 1,039 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 38.5% of the student body, while females made up 61.5%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (1639)%, Hispanic (3996)%, Asian (8908)%, and Native American (90)%.

California State University-Los Angeles is a Minority Serving Institution as defined by the Office of Civil Rights. The school is a Hispanic Serving Institution, for federal financial aid purposes.

School Selectivity


In the class starting in 2002, 61.2% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 380. One quarter of students scored at least 490

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 390 or higher. One fourth of students scored 500 or higher.

Degree Levels

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctor's Degree

Degree Programs

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Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Business And Management Communications Computer Education Engineering Engineering Technology And Technicians English Language And Literature Health Care History And Social Sciences Home Economics Humanities And Liberal Arts Interdisciplinary Studies Life Sciences Literature And Language Mathematics Performing And Visual Arts Philosophy And Religion Physical Sciences Protective Services Psychology Public Administration And Public Service

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

California State University-Los Angeles belongs to the following athletic conferences:

  • California Collegiate Athletic Association (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, track & field, and in general

Special Student Services

Academic Services

  • Remedial assistance
  • AP credits
  • Distance learning options
  • Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

  • ROTC
  • Student employment services
  • Career counseling
  • Placement services for graduates
  • On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:$ 16,676.00
In-State, Living With Family:$ 8,537.00
Out of State, Living On Campus:$ 26,846.00

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:
  • High-school GPA is required.
  • Standardized test scores are required.
  • A college preparatory program is required.
  • The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.
Neither Required Nor Recommended:
  • Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
  • Secondary school record is neither required nor recommended.
  • Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
  • A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

School data is from the US Dept. of Education’s Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.