#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
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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
Cal State LA journalism community honored at the 68th Annual Southern California Journalism Awards
Cal State LA students, alumni, and faculty earned top honors at the Los Angeles Press Club’s 68th Annual Southern California Journalism Awards, held on June 28 at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles.
Cal State LA chemistry major earns prestigious Barry Goldwater Scholarship
Cal State LA student Elise Hastie has been named a 2026 Barry Goldwater Scholar in recognition of her academic achievement and commitment to a research career.
Cal State LA earns five-star rating in Money.com’s Best Colleges in America rankings
Money.com recognizes Cal State LA for affordability, students outcomes, and upward mobility in its 2026 rankings