#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
Two Cal State LA students named as 2025 GMiS STEM Scholars
Cal State LA students Rana R. Ashour and Omar Navar have been selected for scholarships from Edison International as part of the 2025 Great Minds in STEM Scholars program.
Cal State LA honored at 2025 Eddy Awards for leadership in regional economic development
Cal State LA was honored with the Strategic Engagement Award at the 30th annual Eddy Awards for its leadership in advancing inclusive economic growth, workforce development, and innovation across the Los Angeles region.
Cal State LA to host visiting Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence from Italy
Cal State LA will host Dario Coletti, an expert in skeletal muscle regeneration, as a Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence during the 2025–26 academic year.