How hard is it to get into California State University-Los Angeles?
With a 91.3% acceptance rate, California State University-Los Angeles is accessible — admits a majority of applicants. It enrolls roughly 19,562 undergraduates (urban setting) in Los Angeles, CA. Solid grades, a sensible test plan, and thoughtful essays go a long way here.
What it takes to get in
- Testing policy: Test required. Confirm on the school's site, since policies shift each cycle.
- Essays: at California State University-Los Angeles's selectivity, the application essays are often what separates similar applicants. Make them specific and authentically yours.
Cost
Published tuition is about $19,760 out-of-state ($7,160 in-state) per year before aid. Many students pay less after financial aid — check the school's net price calculator.
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- What is California State University-Los Angeles's acceptance rate?
- California State University-Los Angeles's acceptance rate is 91.3%, which makes it accessible — admits a majority of applicants.
- Is California State University-Los Angeles test-optional?
- California State University-Los Angeles's current testing policy is: Test required. Always confirm on the school's admissions site, as policies change by cycle.
Sources & official links
- California State University-Los Angeles official website
- California State University-Los Angeles on College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education)
- Admissions figures compiled from the Common Data Set and IPEDS.
Figures are the most recent available from Common Data Set, IPEDS, and public reports, and are approximate. Always confirm details on California State University-Los Angeles’s official admissions site.