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 among the top-1220 best institutions in the word, according to QS International Ranking. 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
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Los Angeles, United States
- Establishment year
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1947
- Students
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26,733
- Acceptance rate
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76%
Place in ratings
- Rating QS
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2023#1216
- Rating in the USA
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2021#210
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
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Quarters
- Scholarships
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No
- Financial Aidallowances and other types of social assistance
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Yes
- Bachelor
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Local6,790 USD/year
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Foreign16,292 USD/year
- Master
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Local8,214 USD/year
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Foreign16,292 USD/year
Additional costs
In addition to the cost of education, it is necessary to pay attention to additional costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
- Room and board
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on campus16,932 USD/year
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off campus16,111 USD/year
- Other expensestransport, personal expenses, university fees
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on campus4,317 USD/year
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off campus5,269 USD/year
Bachelor degree at CSULA
The admissions committee of the educational institution pays attention to applicant's school grades. The applicant's GPA must not be lower than 3. 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 TOEFL score is 61. The IELTS score is not lower than 5.5. Applicants will need a subject exam — ACT or SAT.
- GPA
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3
- IELTS
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5.5
- TOEFL iBT
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61
Master's degree at CSULA
When considering candidates for master's programs, the admission committee of the university pays attention to the student's academic performance during the undergraduate program. It is impossible to enter CSULA for a master's program without confirming knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 80. IELTS — 6 or higher.
- IELTS
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6
- TOEFL iBT
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80
- TOEFL PBT
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600
CSULA campus
The campus of the educational institution is located in Los Angeles. This opens up all the delights of life in a big city for students: a rich infrastructure, a large selection of entertainment, convenient transport, as well as more opportunities for internships or part-time jobs. However, for some students, such an abundance of opportunities can be distracting. The university has a library, in the collection of which you will find not only textbooks and scientific works, but also works of the classics, modern literature and much more. CSULA regularly accepts students for international exchange programs, providing both local and international students with the opportunity to come into contact with different cultures and gain unique experience.
- Campus Type
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Urban
- Library
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Yes
What to do after graduation
After graduation, you can stay in United States for another year. You can do this by extending your student visa or applying for a job search visa. Look for more immigration options in our article.
