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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 Admissions

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  • Graduate, Certificate, Credential: Still open for select programs

Visit Admissions for more information on veterans, graduate programs, credentials, certificates, and returning students. 

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

Cal State LA students play pickleball on an outdoor campus court near the Student Health Center.

Cal State LA holds grand opening for state-of-the-art pickleball courts

The “fastest-growing sport in America” has come to Cal State LA with eight courts available to use by students, staff, and community members.

Cal State LA President Berenecea Johnson Eanes speaks at a podium during the LAEDC event, with the university banner displayed beside her.

Cal State LA hosts Future Forums discussion about rebuilding Los Angeles following January’s wildfires

The forums position higher education institutions at the forefront of industry advancements, offering insights into how emerging developments shape regional economic growth.

Cal State LA community members pose in front of a Pacific Islander Heritage Month presentation screen during an event in April 2024.

Cal State LA commemorates AAPI Heritage Month with food, films, and Solar New Year celebration

With a theme of “Woven in Resilience,” this year’s events will celebrating AAPI’s collective strength and faith in the power of solidarity and community