California State University-Los Angeles
Acceptance
91%
In-State
$7,160
Grad Rate (4yr)
25%
Retention
72%
Earnings
$59,211
AI Overview
Cal State LA brings together commuter students in East LA who balance ambition with real-world responsibilities—many are first-generation college students working while earning degrees. The university stands out for niche strengths like Food Science and Technology, preparing students for careers in food safety and product development. Students who thrive here are self-directed and community-minded, drawn to accessible education without sacrificing quality. The campus serves as a launching pad for careers deeply connected to LA's diverse industries and neighborhoods.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
SAT data not available
ACT Score Range
ACT data not available
In-State Tuition
$7,160
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,760
Room & Board
$19,696
Average Net Price
$3,967
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
66%
Take Federal Loans
18%
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,000
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$59,211Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$13,000Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
147 graduates
$116,182
4 yrs after graduation
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
51 graduates
$96,014
4 yrs after graduation
Civil Engineering
63 graduates
$94,760
4 yrs after graduation
Mechanical Engineering
126 graduates
$93,028
4 yrs after graduation
Computer Science
170 graduates
$87,525
4 yrs after graduation
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
53 graduates
$86,970
4 yrs after graduation
Mathematics
38 graduates
$70,677
4 yrs after graduation
Air Transportation
$70,508
4 yrs after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences, General
88 graduates
$69,022
4 yrs after graduation
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
38 graduates
$67,441
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
83+ programsAnd 71 more programs available
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