About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Jacquelyn Mendieta
Recruitment Specialist
Recruitment Specialist
Address
5151 State University Dr.
ATTN: SA101
Los Angeles, CA
ATTN: SA101
Los Angeles, CA
Phone
323-343-3175
Email
tours@cslanet.calstatela.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
University Student Union
Food Court
Cafe LA
King Hall
Dolcini's Cafe
Food Court
Cafe LA
King Hall
Dolcini's Cafe
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Downtown LA
Hollywood
Main Street (Alhambra)
Old Town Pasadena
Citadel Outlets
Hollywood
Main Street (Alhambra)
Old Town Pasadena
Citadel Outlets
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday - Friday
9:00am - 4:00pm
323-343-3175
9:00am - 4:00pm
323-343-3175
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Not Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Arrangements
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Other
Transportation
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 29,223
Acceptance Rate: 91%
Average HS GPA: 3.30
GPA Breakdown
1%
4.0
17%
3.75 - 3.99
18%
3.50 - 3.74
19%
3.25 - 3.49
22%
3.00 - 3.24
21%
2.50 - 2.99
3%
2.00 - 2.49
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
420 - 520
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
410 - 530
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
840 - 1040
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
15 - 21
Testing Policies
Deadlines
Regular — November 30
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
24:1
Total Faculty
1,619
with Terminal Degree
814
869
Women
826
Minority
750
Men
125
International
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
20 - 29
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
9%
Graduate in 5 years
39%
Graduate in 6 years
53%
Majors
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AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.
Agricultural Business and Management, General.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Finance, General.
Management Science.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer Science.
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EDUCATION.
Curriculum and Instruction.
Education, General.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other.
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor.
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ENGINEERING.
Civil Engineering, General.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General.
Mechanical Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
Child Development.
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Chinese Language and Literature.
French Language and Literature.
Japanese Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General.
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Economics, General.
Geography.
Social Sciences, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Dance, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Music, General.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral Other
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Certificate
Doctoral Other
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
No
Career Services
Classes
Internships
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Donald Sterling
Los Angeles Clipper's owner
Billie Jean King
National Hall of Fame inductee, Tennis Champion
Lee Baca
Los Angeles County Sheriff
Elizabeth Devine
Co-Executive Producer, CSI: Miami
Jaime Escalante
Noted Math Educator
Rosario Marin
Secretary of Calif State and Consumer Serv Agency
Sam Durrance
Astrogeophysicist
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
9%
Graduate in 5 years
39%
Graduate in 6 years
53%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
No
Career Services
Classes
Internships
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Apr 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$11,705
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$11,142
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,603
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
65%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$1,365
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$9,665
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$5,742
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$17,622
Required Fees
$1,040
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,226
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$4,500
Transportation for Commuters
$1,383
On-Campus Room and Board
$16,860
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Federal and State Work Study
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Other
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Nursing Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
23,484
Foreign Countries Represented
121
Demographics
11.11%
Asian
3.73%
Black
72.12%
Hispanic
4.34%
Caucasian
1.96%
Unknown
5.15%
International
59% female
41% male
1% are out of state
83% are full time
17% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
5%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
16%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
84/99
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Disabled Student
Frat Sorority
International Student
International Student
Special Needs Admissions
Director
Centeno, Gonzalo C
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
130
Number of Honor Societies
Number of Social Sororities
4
Number of Religious Organizations
3
Sports
Athletic Division
Division II
Men's Sports (Golden Eagles)
5 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Soccer
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cross Country
Soccer
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Golden Eagles)
6 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Day Care
Health
Womens Center
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Southern California (USC), CSU-San Bernardino, and Harvey Mudd College
Health
Womens Center
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Southern California (USC), CSU-San Bernardino, and Harvey Mudd College
Sustainability
92/99
AASHE STARS® rating
Gold
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
% food budget spent on local/organic food
10%
Available Transportation Alternatives
Car Sharing Program
Yes
Carpool/Vanpool Matching Program
Yes
Condensed Work Week Option For Employees
Yes
Free Or Reduced Price Transit Passes And/Or Free Campus Shuttle
Yes
Reduced Parking Fees For Car And Van Poolers
Yes
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
Yes
School Offers A Telecommute Program For Employees
Yes
Data provided by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), STARS®, as of March, 2023.
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Dell, HP, Lenovo, Apple
