Cal State LA
California State University-Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · Public
Cal State LA admitted 91% of 36,694 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). Test scores aren’t considered (test blind). 53% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Cal State LA
Enter a score to see whether Cal State LA is a reach, target or likely school for you.
It doesn’t look at test scores, so this uses the admit rate (91%) alone.
A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more. To see your whole list at once, use the chances calculator.
Early decision and early action
Cal State LA doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.
What admissions weighs
How Cal State LA rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- GPA
Important
- –
Considered
- Course rigor
- Where you live
- State residency
Not considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
- Legacy
- Religion
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.21 GPA.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $33,345 in-state and $45,225 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $4,551 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is Cal State LA’s acceptance rate?
Cal State LA admitted 91% of applicants: 33,209 of 36,694 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
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