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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 2026 Admissions

  • Opens August 1, 2025, for select programs and applicants|

  • 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.

Major 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

Graduates in black caps and gowns celebrate by tossing their decorated caps into the air, smiling beneath a bright blue sky in front of a Cal State LA backdrop with yellow and gray balloons.

Money.com ranks Cal State LA among the top 40 colleges in the country

Respected publication gives Cal State LA a five-star rating in its annual Best Colleges in America list.

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Cal State LA receives $400,000 Catalyst Funding to advance clean transportation workforce development

Cal State LA has received a $400,000 Catalyst grant to support its Hydrogen and Electric Vehicle Workforce Initiative, enhancing clean transportation training and workforce development.

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Cal State LA hosts inaugural CLYLP Los Angeles Institute to empower Latino youth leaders

Cal State LA hosts inaugural CLYLP Los Angeles Institute, empowering 50 Latino high school students through leadership development and civic engagement.