#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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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.
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News
Cal State LA Dean Stephen Trzaskoma named HACU Leadership Academy Fellow
Stephen M. Trzaskoma, dean of the College of Arts and Letters and interim dean of the College of Natural and Social Sciences at Cal State LA, has been selected as a 2025–26 Fellow of the HACU Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo.
EagleCon 2025 at Cal State LA to honor award-winning filmmaker Alex Rivera, legendary art director Herman Zimmerman, and the nonprofit Organization of Transformative Works
EagleCon 2025 returns to Cal State LA on Sept. 23–24 with the theme of "Resistance." This year’s science fiction and fantasy conference will honor filmmaker Alex Rivera, art director Herman Zimmerman, and the Organization of Transformative Works, and feature workshops, panels, and an art exhibition.
Cal State LA professor completes Fulbright Scholarship in New Zealand, advancing global health justice collaboration
Cal State LA Professor Angela Cooke-Jackson, a nationally recognized scholar in health communication and behavioral science, recently completed a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship in New Zealand.