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About CSULA
California State University-Los Angeles (CSULA) — public non-profit university. It is located in Los Angeles, United States. CSULA is working together with California State University System, American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU). Sport affiliations and memberships: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
The university is ranked number 1401 in QS World University Rankings 2025. CSULA is one of the most prestigious higher education institutions in the USA. Thousands of students dream of studying here.
CSULA offers bachelor and master programs in different fields of study.
- Location
- Los Angeles, United States
- Establishment year
- 1947
- Students
- 26,413
- International students
- 1,391
- Acceptance rate
- 87%
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CSULA tuition fees
The academic calendar at CSULA is divided into quarters, however, for convenience tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees at CSULA are different for locals and foreigners. United States citizens pay 6,790 USD per year, while international students pay a minimum of 16,292 USD. The university has several financial aid programs that help students cover part of the cost of education. The exact cost of programs and information on the availability of scholarships can be found on the website of the university.
- Academic calendar
- Quarters
- Financial Aid
- Yes
- Bachelor
- Local6,790USD/year
- Foreign16,292USD/year
- Master
- Local8,214USD/year
- Foreign16,292USD/year
Additional costs
Also, be prepared for additional expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
- Room and board
- on campus17,998USD/year
- off campus19,392USD/year
- Other expenses
- on campus4,633USD/year
- off campus6,276USD/year
Study programs at CSULA
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Geography
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Geology
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Science
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Journalism & Media
Journalism
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Television, Film and Media Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Medicine
Exercise Science
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Kinesiology
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Nursing
- Study degree
- BSN
- Study form
- Full-time
Nutritional Science
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Public Health
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Agriculture & Forestry
Food Science and Technology
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Engineering & Technology
Civil Engineering
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Civil Engineering, Blended B.S. and M.S.
- Study form
- Full-time
Electrical Engineering
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Electrical Engineering, Blended B.S. and M.S.
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Study form
- Full-time
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Exercise Science
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Hospitality, Wellness, and Leisure Services
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Biochemistry
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Biology
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Chemistry
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Mathematics
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Law
Business Administration - Business Prelegal
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Criminal Justice
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Education & Training
Art Education
- Study form
- Full-time
Child Development
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Urban Learning
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Sciences & Professions
Aviation Administration
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Business Administration - Real Estate
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Child Development
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Fashion, Fiber and Materials
- Study form
- Full-time
Food Science and Technology
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Arts & Humanities
Art
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Art History
- Study form
- Full-time
Commercial Music
- Study form
- Full-time
Design
- Study form
- Full-time
Music
- Study form
- Full-time
Humanities
Anthropology
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Art
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Chicana(o) and Latina(o) Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Chinese
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Communication
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science & IT
Animation
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Information Systems
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science - Blended B.S. and M.S.
- Study form
- Full-time
Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
Accounting - Blended B.S. and M.S.
- Study form
- Full-time
Aviation Administration
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Business Administration - Accounting
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Business Administration - Business Economics
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Business Administration - Business Prelegal
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Sciences & Management
Accounting - Blended B.S. and M.S.
- Study form
- Full-time
Anthropology
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Asian American Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Chicana(o) and Latina(o) Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Chinese
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Other
Business Administration - Healthcare Administration
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Political Science
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Psychology
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Work
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Journalism & Media
Television, Film and Media Studies
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Medicine
Healthcare Management
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Kinesiology
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Nutritional Science
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Public Health
- Study degree
- MPH
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Sciences & Professions
Nutritional Science
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Work
- Study degree
- MSW
- Study form
- Full-time
Education & Training
Counseling - School Psychology
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Education - Bilingual or Multicultural Education in the Urban Classroom
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Education - Curriculum and Instruction
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Education - Early Childhood or Primary Education
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Education - Integrated STEM Teaching
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Environmental Science
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Geography
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Geological Sciences
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Engineering & Technology
Civil Engineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Industrial Management
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Materials Science and Engineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Mechanical Engineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science & IT
Computer Science
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Geological Sciences
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Information Systems
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
Business Administration
- Study degree
- MBA
- Study form
- Full-time
Communication Studies
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Healthcare Management
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Industrial Management
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Biology
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Criminalistics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Study form
- Full-time
Mathematics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Humanities
Art
- Study degree
- MFA
- Study form
- Full-time
Art
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Chicana(o) and Latina(o) Studies
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
English
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Study form
- Full-time
Arts & Humanities
Art
- Study degree
- MFA
- Study form
- Full-time
Art
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Music
- Study form
- Full-time
Television, Film and Media Studies
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Television, Film, and Theatre - Acting
- Study degree
- MFA
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Sciences & Management
Anthropology
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Chicana(o) and Latina(o) Studies
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Communication Studies
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Counseling - Applied Behavior Analysis
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Counseling - Rehabilitation Counseling
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Other
Chemistry
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Education - Research and Evaluation
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time

Bachelor degree at CSULA
It is possible to enter an undergraduate program at CSULA with a GPA of at least 3. Read about what GPA is and how to calculate it in our article. Before applying to the university, you need to pass an exam for knowledge of the English language. The university accepts the results of IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score is 5.5. The TOEFL score is not lower than 61.
- GPA
- 3
- IELTS
- 5.5
- TOEFL iBT
- 61
Master's degree at CSULA
The academic performance of a student in an undergraduate program plays an important role in the selection of candidates. In order to enroll at CSULA for a master's program, you will have to confirm knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing the exam — IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 6. TOEFL — 80 or higher.
- IELTS
- 6
- TOEFL iBT
- 80
- TOEFL PBT
- 600
CSULA campus
The campus of CSULA is located in Los Angeles. This is a fairly large city that opens up many opportunities for students: from cafes, restaurants and other entertainment to internships at large companies. But an urban campus can also be a disadvantage, because big city life distracts some students from their studies. The university students have access to the library. It is an integral part of learning. Students come here for educational literature or to do their homework. CSULA accepts students for international exchange programs. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in intercultural communication for both international and local students.
- Campus Type
- Urban
- Library
- Yes

What to do after graduation
After graduation from the university, students can stay in the country for 1 year. To do this, you need to extend your student visa or apply for a job seeker visa. You can find other options for immigration in our article.
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