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Cal State LA
Your future starts now. Imagine yourself here at the premier public university in the heart of Los Angeles.
Stay informed
Keep up to date with important admission dates and deadlines from Cal State LA’s Office of Admissions and Recruitment.
Discover
Cal State LA
Your future starts now. Imagine yourself here at the premier public university in the heart of Los Angeles.
![Aerial view of campus Aerial view of campus](https://discover.calstatela.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/campus-aerial-view.jpg)
#1 for Upward Mobility
Cal State LA is ranked number one in the U.S. for the upward mobility of our graduates. That means we’re the best university in the nation at helping our students earn their degrees and propel up the economic ladder.
#1 for Upward Mobility
Cal State LA is ranked number one in the U.S. for the upward mobility of our graduates. That means we’re the best university in the nation at helping our students earn their degrees and propel up the economic ladder.
Stay informed
Keep up to date with important admission dates and deadlines from Cal State LA’s Office of Admissions and Recruitment.
![Aerial view of campus Aerial view of campus](https://discover.calstatela.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/campus-aerial-view.jpg)
At A Glance
Learn about Cal State LA with a quick overview of facts and figures.
![Student holding a book in library Student holding a book in library](https://discover.calstatela.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/student-in-jfk-library.jpg)
Academic Variety
We offer 60 bachelor’s degree programs, 54 master’s degree programs, and four doctoral degree programs, as well as certificate and credential programs.
![Housing at Cal State LA Housing at Cal State LA](https://discover.calstatela.edu/wp-content/uploads/housing-render.jpg)
New Student Housing
Be among the first to live in our new on-campus residence halls, featuring study lounges, a health and wellness zone and dining commons. Make this your home away from home.
![Professor teaching in a classroom Professor teaching in a classroom](https://discover.calstatela.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/student-faculty-ratio.jpg)
Dedicated Faculty
Get to know award-winning instructors who provide mentorship and support.
At A Glance
Learn about Cal State LA with a quick overview of facts and figures.
![Student holding a book in library Student holding a book in library](https://discover.calstatela.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/student-in-jfk-library.jpg)
Academic Variety
We offer 60 bachelor’s degree programs, 54 master’s degree programs, and four doctoral degree programs, as well as certificate and credential programs.
![Housing at Cal State LA Housing at Cal State LA](https://discover.calstatela.edu/wp-content/uploads/housing-render.jpg)
New Student Housing
Be among the first to live in our new on-campus residence halls, featuring study lounges, a health and wellness zone and dining commons. Make this your home away from home.
![Professor teaching in a classroom Professor teaching in a classroom](https://discover.calstatela.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/student-faculty-ratio.jpg)
Dedicated Faculty
Get to know award-winning instructors who provide mentorship and support.
We Are LA
Located in the heart of Los Angeles,
Cal State LA transforms lives and fosters thriving communities across the region. Meet our university.
We Are LA
Located in the heart of Los Angeles,
Cal State LA transforms lives and fosters thriving communities across the region. Meet our university.
Paying for College
Of students receive some form of financial aid
400
Scholarship Opportunities
$214M
in scholarships awarded
Ranked #1 Best Bang for the Buck Western College
Washington Monthly’s 2023 College Ranking Guide
Paying for College
Of students receive some form of financial aid
400
Scholarship Opportunities
$214M
in scholarships awarded
Ranked #1 Best Bang for the Buck Western College
Washington Monthly’s 2023 College Ranking Guide
Academics
And Research
Our academic programs and research opportunities prepare you to meet the challenges of today’s world, find your place in it and have an impact.
![Student and professor in a lab Student and professor in a lab](https://discover.calstatela.edu/wp-content/uploads/Student-and-professor-in-a-lab-2.jpg)
![Student fireman pulling a rope Student fireman pulling a rope](https://discover.calstatela.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/student-fire-fighter.jpg)
![Student playing a flute Student playing a flute](https://discover.calstatela.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/flute-player.jpg)
Academics
And Research
Our academic programs and research opportunities prepare you to meet the challenges of today’s world, find your place in it and have an impact.
![Student and professor in a lab Student and professor in a lab](https://discover.calstatela.edu/wp-content/uploads/Student-and-professor-in-a-lab-2.jpg)
![Student fireman pulling a rope Student fireman pulling a rope](https://discover.calstatela.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/student-fire-fighter.jpg)
![Student playing a flute Student playing a flute](https://discover.calstatela.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/flute-player.jpg)
![A photo of Nikita.](https://discover.calstatela.edu/wp-content/uploads/nikita.png)
– Nikita Mishra, ’22, B.S., Biochemistry
“I have had incredible opportunities to work with faculty on various projects related to the health field, and these experiences helped me really fall in love with the power and beauty of science.”
– Nikita Mishra, ’22, B.S., Biochemistry
![A photo of Nikita.](https://discover.calstatela.edu/wp-content/uploads/nikita.png)
Take a Virtual Tour
Tour Cal State LA’s campus from the comfort of your home.
Take a Virtual Tour
Tour Cal State LA’s campus from the comfort of your home.
Life as a
Golden Eagle
At Cal State LA, you belong. Become a part of our vibrant campus community.
The Golden Eagle community is here to support your academic, personal and professional goals.
Join one of our more than 120 student organizations or start your own. Make friendships that will last a lifetime. Create community that feels like home.
Take advantage of our numerous support services, resources and events that help you earn your degree, cultivate your passions and have fun along the way.
![Student playing ping pong in housing Student playing ping pong in housing](https://discover.calstatela.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/student-life-in-housing.jpg)
![Men's soccer celebration Men's soccer celebration](https://discover.calstatela.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/mens-golden-eagles-soccer.jpg)
![Therapy dog with students Therapy dog with students](https://discover.calstatela.edu/wp-content/uploads/wellbeingu-therapy-dogs-with-students.jpg)
![Students volunteering Students volunteering in I Serve LA T-Shirts](https://discover.calstatela.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/i-serve-la-student-volunteers.jpg)
Life as a
Golden Eagle
At Cal State LA, you belong. Become a part of our vibrant campus community.
The Golden Eagle community is here to support your academic, personal and professional goals.
Join one of our more than 120 student organizations or start your own. Make friendships that will last a lifetime. Create community that feels like home.
Take advantage of our numerous support services, resources and events that help you earn your degree, cultivate your passions and have fun along the way.
![Student playing ping pong in housing Student playing ping pong in housing](https://discover.calstatela.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/student-life-in-housing.jpg)
![Men's soccer celebration Men's soccer celebration](https://discover.calstatela.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/mens-golden-eagles-soccer.jpg)
![Therapy dog with students Therapy dog with students](https://discover.calstatela.edu/wp-content/uploads/wellbeingu-therapy-dogs-with-students.jpg)
![Students volunteering Students volunteering in I Serve LA T-Shirts](https://discover.calstatela.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/i-serve-la-student-volunteers.jpg)
– Richard Hu, ’22, B.A., Asian and Asian American Studies; ’22, B.A., Communication
![Myricia Amey A photo of Richard.](https://discover.calstatela.edu/wp-content/uploads/richard-2.png)
I can’t speak for everyone, but in my three years here, I met so many amazing, critical, and passionate scholars who have supported me in ways I could never imagine. And this support isn’t just in academia; it is also in our mental well-being and our ambitions outside of class.
– Richard Hu, ’22, B.A., Asian and Asian American Studies; ’22, B.A., Communication
![Myricia Amey A photo of Richard.](https://discover.calstatela.edu/wp-content/uploads/richard-2.png)
Take your next step
Connect with admissions officers, get tips for applying, and connect with us on social.
Take your next step
Connect with admissions officers, get tips for applying, and connect with us on social.
![Colorful depiction of Cal State LA's campus Colorful depiction of Cal State LA's campus](https://discover.calstatela.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/cal-state-la-usu-2.jpg)