#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.
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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.
Chart your path to a degree in one of our 100 undergraduate programs, more than 100 graduate-level master’s, certificate and credential programs, and four doctoral programs. We cover nearly every field, from business to the arts, education to engineering, and science to nursing.
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Life As a Golden Eagle
Make the most of your journey and have fun along the way.
Friends & Networking
Get involved with over 100 student organizations, including fraternities and sororities.
Hands-On Learning
Gain valuable professional skills and experience while serving our local communities.
Academic Success
Outstanding tutors and writing coaches are available to support your academic success.
Athletics
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Watch our championship-winning Golden Eagle athletes compete. Students get in free!
News
Eight Cal State LA students named 2025–26 Sally Casanova Scholars
Eight Cal State LA students were selected as 2025–26 Sally Casanova Pre-Doctoral Scholars, receiving $5,000 awards to prepare for doctoral study.
Cal State LA is recognized as a Fulbright Top Producing Institution
Cal State LA is among the nation’s top-producing colleges and universities for the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program, based on the number of faculty and administrators selected for the award.
Cal State LA emerita professor receives funding from CSU-ERFA Foundation for pro-democracy activism and advocacy research
Cal State LA Professor Emerita Connie Corley has received a 2025 CSU-ERFA Foundation grant to to support research documenting activism, advocacy, and civic engagement across generations.