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#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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Fall 2025 Priority Applications

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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.

Major and Programs

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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.

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Athletics

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Take Flight

Watch our championship-winning Golden Eagle athletes compete. Students get in free!


News

Billie Jean King celebrates the unveiling of her statue at Cal State LA.

Cal State LA celebrates Billie Jean King, unveils statue of tennis great and social justice advocate

Cal State LA honored beloved alumna Billie Jean King with the unveiling of a statue on the grassy area outside of the Physical Education Building at the Billie Jean King Sports Complex on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.

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Cal State LA receives INSIGHT Into Diversity’s 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity awards

Cal State LA has received double honors from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the nation’s largest and oldest publication dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in higher education.

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Cal State LA continues impressive climb in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges rankings

Cal State LA ranks 15th among all private and public regional universities in the western United States, rising six spots from the previous year, according to the 2025 U.S. News & World Report rankings.