Freshmen: Multi-Factor Review Process

Cal State LA is committed to providing access to higher education. As part of this commitment, we may consider special factors when reviewing applications. If a first-time freshman meets all admission requirements except for the minimum GPA, they may be reviewed through the Multifactor Review Process (MFRP). (Note: this does not apply to pre-nursing applicants.)

To be considered through the MFRP, applicants must have a minimum 2.30 GPA (or 2.77 GPA for non-CA residents and graduates of non-CA high schools). Applicants are then ranked by their Multi-Factor Admission Score (MFAS) and may be offered admission depending on space available in their major or college.

The Multi-Factor Admission Score (MFAS) is calculated from the points an applicant earns in the supplemental areas listed below.

**Table: Multi-Factor Admission Score (MFAS) Areas**
Supplemental Factor	Score Percentage	What We Look At
Academic Achievement	59%	Number of ‘A-G’ courses beyond the minimum 30 semesters ‘A-G’ subject GPA (excludes 9th grade and maximum 4.00 GPA)
Community Commitment	15%	Graduating from a community partner high school Graduating from a local admission area high school
Other attributes	26%	Low-income household Youth services (foster youth, Ward of the Court) Military status (applicant’s U.S. military service) Educational program participation in high school Extracurricular activities (e.g. community involvement, leadership, etc.) Work/employment experience