California State University, Los Angeles

California State University, Los Angeles is moderately difficult to get into. Around 87% of applicants get into California State University, Los Angeles each year. Out of 33,941 applications received in 2023, 29,507 students were offered admission.

If you are considering submitting an application to California State University, Los Angeles, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 8/21 and the fee for the application is $70.

Students who apply to California State University, Los Angeles for fall should hear back from California State University, Los Angeles by May 1.

California State University, Los Angeles Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of California State University, Los Angeles's admissions stats.

California State University, Los Angeles 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.4
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	14%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	1%
Waitlist	No

California State University, Los Angeles Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for California State University, Los Angeles.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	8 21	May 1

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Applying Early to California State University, Los Angeles?

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California State University, Los Angeles does not offer early decision or early action.

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Transferring to California State University, Los Angeles

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to California State University, Los Angeles

California State University, Los Angeles has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does California State University, Los Angeles Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at California State University, Los Angeles

What does California State University, Los Angeles consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Geographical Residence	Considered
State Residency	Considered

Make sure to check with California State University, Los Angeles for more information on admission factors.

California State University, Los Angeles 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to California State University, Los Angeles, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with California State University, Los Angeles's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into California State University, Los Angeles?

Students admitted to California State University, Los Angeles have an average unweighted GPA of 3.4.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

California State University, Los Angeles is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 14% of California State University, Los Angeles's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 1% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for California State University, Los Angeles?

To be competitive with other California State University, Los Angeles applicants, you should aim to score between 850 and 1045 (or higher!) on the SAT. At California State University, Los Angeles 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1045 and 25% of scored lower than 850, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of California State University, Los Angeles students scored 530 or higher and 75% of students scored 430 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of California State University, Los Angeles students scored 530 or higher, and 75% scored a 430 or higher.

To be most competitive at California State University, Los Angeles, you should strive to earn between 16 and 24 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 24 means you fall in the 75th percentile for California State University, Los Angeles's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 24, and three out of four students scored lower than 24 on the ACT.

A 16 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for California State University, Los Angeles students. Only one out of every four students scored below 16.

More Information on Transferring to California State University, Los Angeles

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to California State University, Los Angeles.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is December 16. Applicants should hear back by May 1.

Transfer students can enroll in California State University, Los Angeles during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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California State University, Los Angeles Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to California State University, Los Angeles?

❌ Students who are admitted to California State University, Los Angeles must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does California State University, Los Angeles accept transfer credits?

✅ California State University, Los Angeles accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. California State University, Los Angeles accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Do I have to submit test scores to California State University, Los Angeles?

✅ California State University, Los Angeles is not test optional.

What is California State University, Los Angeles's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for California State University, Los Angeles is 87%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at California State University, Los Angeles?

❌ California State University, Los Angeles does not offer early decision.

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