California State University-Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA · Public

Acceptance rate
91%
Average SAT
ACT midpoint
Enrollment
19,562
In-state tuition
$7,160
Out-of-state tuition
$19,760
Avg net price
$3,967
4-yr grad rate

Popular programs at California State University-Los Angeles

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Business Administration, Management and Operations.726
2Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.391
3Sociology.350
4Criminal Justice and Corrections.348
5Psychology, General.343
6Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.242
7Communication and Media Studies.233
8Social Work.227
9Fine and Studio Arts.183
10Public Health.174
11Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.158
12Computer Science.149
13Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.138
14Mechanical Engineering.130
15Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.126
16Biology, General.123
17Political Science and Government.112
18Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.108
19Computer and Information Sciences, General.96
20English Language and Literature, General.78

Showing top 20 of 50 programs

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% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for California State University-Los Angeles?

SAT score data for California State University-Los Angeles is not currently published.

How much does California State University-Los Angeles cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at California State University-Los Angeles is approximately $3,967 per year.

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

4-year graduation rate data for California State University-Los Angeles is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.