California State University-Los Angeles
About
California State University, Los Angeles is a public research university in Los Angeles, California, United States. It is part of the California State University system. Cal State LA offers 142 bachelor's degree programs, 122 master's degree programs, and 4 doctoral degrees: the Doctor of Philosophy in special education, Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, Doctor of Nursing Practice, and Doctor of Audiology. It also offers 22 teaching credentials.
Admissions funnel
How selective is this institution, and how many admitted students choose to enroll?
Outcomes & equity
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Pell equity
Non-Pell students graduate at a 5.0-point higher rate than Pell recipients.
What families actually pay
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Academic programs
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Top program families by completions
Enrollment & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Gender split
Race / ethnicity composition
Faculty
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
CSUA vs IPEDS peer group
The peer institutions CSUA selected for federal comparison reporting.
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectCalifornia State University-Los Angeles | 53% | 91.3% | 23,163 | $4,113 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
California State University-Bakersfield | 50% | 93.9% | 10,419 | $5,825 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
California State University-Dominguez Hills | 43% | 93.3% | 15,182 | $3,659 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
California State University-Fresno | 57% | 95.3% | 24,427 | $6,480 | R2 Research |
California State University-Northridge | 57% | 93.4% | 38,313 | $7,599 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
California State University-San Bernardino | 55% | 93.7% | 18,492 | $5,918 | R2 Research |
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice | 56% | 57.1% | 13,763 | $3,046 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
New Jersey City University | 34% | 98.4% | 5,429 | $11,732 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Northeastern State University | 35% | 99.6% | 6,751 | $11,800 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Northwestern State University of Louisiana | 45% | 92.5% | 8,523 | $13,809 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
The University of Texas at San Antonio | 53% | 86.8% | 35,770 | $11,234 | R1 Research |
Troy University | 49% | 96.0% | 13,658 | $13,869 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Peer group median | 52% | 93.6% | 14,473 | $7,040 |
Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
The Office of Institutional Effectiveness provides quality data, analysis, and partnerships to foster evidence-based decision-making and advance institutional excellence.
Visit IR office page- Yusuke Kuroki, Ph.D.Associate Director
- Alan YuSenior Research & Assessment Analyst
- Suseon Yang, Ph.D.Data Science Lead
- Tim SechangResearch Analyst
- Kevin Kaeochinda, Ph.D.Senior Research Analyst
Common Data Set (18)
The institution's official annual Common Data Set publications — the most detailed reference for enrollment, admissions, and outcomes.
Documents & reports (5)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- DashboardDashboardcalstatela.edu
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- FactbookQuick Facts | Cal State LA2026The Quick Facts page for California State University-Los Angeles provides an overview of key statistics about the student population, including enrollment, financial aid, and tuition, as well as graduation rates for athletes as required by NCAA and federal law. It includes links to the Common Data Set and athlete graduation reports. The page serves as an entry point for further engagement with the university’s data resources managed by the Institutional Effectiveness office.calstatela.edu
- GlossaryGlossary of Terms | Cal State LAThis glossary from California State University-Los Angeles offers definitions for key terms related to institutional effectiveness and student data. The terms cover various aspects such as academic periods, enrollment metrics, student classifications, and demographic categorizations.calstatela.edu
- Strategic planShaping Our Future Together2026Cal State LA's Strategic Plan, set for completion in Spring 2026, aims to define the university's key priorities for the next five years, focusing on institutional transformation. Guided by the Strategic Planning Council and facilitated by Dr. Timothy Mottet, the plan seeks to foster campus-wide engagement through inclusive dialogue and stakeholder input. This initiative integrates with other major planning efforts to position Cal State LA for success in a rapidly evolving educational landscape.calstatela.edu
IR job openings (4)
Institutional Research and analytics roles currently posted at this institution.
Notable alumni (28)
A curated list of alumni recognized for notable achievements across industries.
- Lucille Royball-AllardPolitics
- Michael D. AntonovichPolitics
- James A. BellBusiness
- Warren BryantBusiness
- James ButtsPolitics
- Steve CooleyLaw
- Elizabeth DevineTelevision Production
- Samuel T. DurranceScience
- Alan J. FohrerBusiness
- Leonor Gaviña-VallsBusiness
- Francisco GaviñaBusiness
- John HuertaLaw
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