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California State University-Los Angeles
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Annual Tuition
$6,813
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
91.9%
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
52.0%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$59,211
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) 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 (in collaboration with the University of California, Los Angeles), Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, Doctor of Nursing Practice, and Doctor of Audiology. It also offers 22 teaching credentials.
Source: Wikipedia Data
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$27,252
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
0.9 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$29,211
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$264,858
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$556,968
Long-term projected return on your education investment
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at California State University-Los Angeles is $13,000.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
41
Burglary
9
Theft
25
Assault
2
Robbery
3
Rape
1
Arson
1
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$6,813
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
72.9%
Success
52.0%
In-State Cost
$6,813
Age 25+ Students
23.5%
Carnegie Class
Master's: Larger
Working at 6yr
7,502 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.
Living In Los Angeles
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$1,777
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$2,006
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$2,544
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Los Angeles metropolitan area.