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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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Spring 2027 Admissions

Priority Application Filing Period is Jul. 1 – Aug. 31, 2026

Fall 2027 Admissions

Priority Application Filing Period is Oct. 1 – Nov. 30, 2026

Visit Admissions for complete list of requirements and deadlines. 

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.

Majors and Programs

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Financial Aid

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

Two attendees smile together during an ACE event at Cal State LA.

Women in higher education gather at Cal State LA for leadership conference

The 2026 ACE Women’s Network of Southern California Annual Conference brought more than 200 higher education professionals to Cal State LA for a day of leadership development, mentorship, and connection.

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Cal State LA selected as county Vote Center for 2026 general election 

The Cal State LA Vote Center will be open Saturday, Oct. 31, through Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Speaker delivers remarks beside a screen displaying information for Cal State LA’s 2026 Regional Alumni Reception at the GRAMMY Museum.

Cal State LA alumni reconnect through music and community at GRAMMY Museum

Golden Eagles from across Southern California celebrated alumni ties and learned about Cal State LA’s vision for the future during a reception in downtown Los Angeles.