#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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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
Under Governor Newsom’s California Model, Cal State LA expands bachelor’s degree program to San Quentin Rehabilitation Center
Governor Gavin Newsom unveils San Quentin’s new Learning Center as Cal State LA launches its Prison Graduation Initiative at the facility, offering a bachelor’s degree program under California’s new rehabilitation model.
Cal State LA professor wins 2025 New American Fiction Prize
Professor Pablo Baler has been awarded the 2025 New American Fiction Prize for his novel Gilroy’s Gloryhole, which will be published in fall 2026.
A Cal State LA romance grows into marriage, family, and shared purpose for Ruby Rodriguez and Michael Garcia
Cal State LA brings Ruby Rodriguez and Michael Garcia together as students, graduates, and staff.