#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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Spring 2026 Admissions
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Full details available in July
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Find Your Passion
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
Take Flight
Watch our championship-winning Golden Eagle athletes compete. Students get in free!
News
Cal State LA selected as county Vote Center for 2025 statewide special election
The Cal State LA Vote Center will be open Saturday, November 1, through Election Day on Tuesday, November 4.
Cal State LA’s Prison Graduation Initiative graduates first women’s cohort, opening new paths at California Institution for Women
Cal State LA’s Prison Graduation Initiative marks a milestone as 23 women at the California Institution for Women earn bachelor’s degrees, advancing equity and access to higher education.
Cal State LA receives two Golden Globe Foundation grants for its television, film, and journalism programs
The Golden Globe Foundation has awarded two grants to Cal State LA, providing support for the university’s television, film, and journalism programs in the 2025-26 academic year.