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California State University, Los Angeles, also called CSULA was established as a public university in 1947. CSULA offers enrollment to over 20,000 students in its various nationally recognized science, arts, humanities, business, engineering, education, criminal justice, and nursing programs. There are 6 colleges that comprise the academic departments and divisions of CSULA:
Students from CSULA’s College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology have won national scholarships at the American Solar Challenge for the creation of advanced vehicles. The Golden Eagles, the name of CSULA’s sports teams, include separate baseball, basketball, soccer, cross country, volleyball, tennis, indoor and outdoor track and field teams.
Well known alumni of this university includes NASA personalities like Samuel Durrance and Sy Liebergot, authors Octavia Butler and Joseph Wambaugh, the famous tennis player Billie Jean King and several other well known actors and athletes.
Students commonly pursue studies in art studies and family and social work.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 380. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 390 and 500.
Cal State L.A. has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Cal State L.A. has 21,051 enrolled students (as of 2007). The school has a large minority student population.
A lot of students at Cal State L.A. attend part-time. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the California Collegiate Athletic Association.
Cal State L.A. is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
California State University Los Angeles
5151 State University Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90032
General Phone: (323) 343-3000
http://www.calstatela.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 823 | liberal arts and sciences, sociology, English, political science, speech and rhetoric, history, social services, Spanish language, ... |
| Business And Management | 742 | business management, business administration, accounting |
| Education And Teaching | 708 | special ed, early childhood education, school counseling, education, industrial arts teaching, ESL instruction, trade and industrial teaching |
| Family And Social Work | 323 | social work, public administration |
| Therapy And Counseling | 313 | psychology, communication disorders |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 248 | criminal justice and safety, fire services administration, forensic science |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 170 | registered nursing |
| Science | 153 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry, geology, microbiology, natural sciences, physics |
| Engineering | 153 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, engineering |
| Art Studies | 117 | art studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 114 | information technology, computer science |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 104 | dietitian, health and physical education, vocational counseling |
| Media | 80 | radio and television, communication studies |
| Mathematics | 54 | mathematics |
| Music | 39 | music, music performance |
| Medical Support And Technology | 27 | health service and sciences |
| Religion And Philosophy | 25 | philosophy |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 16 | drama |
| Fine Arts | 12 | fine arts |
| Medical Administration | 4 | health care administration |
Number of programs and degrees for Cal State L.A. in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 3,097 | 54 |
| Master's degree | 1,128 | 47 |
In 2007, Cal State L.A. had a total enrollment of 21,051 students (16,695 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 38% |
| Women | 62% |
| Full-Time | 91% |
| Part-Time | 9% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 75% |
| Graduate | 25% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 13% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 42% |
| Asian | 20% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 23% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 93% |
| (International Students) | 5% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
| Part-Time | 52 % |
Cal State L.A. offers campus housing for 956 of its 16,695 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Los Angeles, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 18,725 | 11,460 | 61% | 1,689 | 15% |
| Men | 6,886 | 4,012 | 58% | 650 | 16% |
| Women | 11,839 | 7,448 | 63% | 1,039 | 14% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 380 | 490 |
| SAT Math | 390 | 500 |
| ACT Verbal | 13 | 20 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 20 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 20 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 87% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 21% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,332 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,502 |
| Room and board | $ 8,406 |
| Room charge | $ 4,183 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,386 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,552 |
Financial Aid:
Cal State L.A. participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 114000)
Cal State L.A. has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 211 | 152 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 63 | 64 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 40 | 49 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 27 | $112,350 | 9 | $111,573 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 14 | $77,086 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 29 | $111,620 | 24 | $90,535 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 130 | $91,874 | 101 | $91,157 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 60 | $77,381 | 46 | $75,142 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 55 | $68,438 | 59 | $66,202 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 32 | $56,778 | 29 | $55,822 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 278 | $80,281 | 235 | $77,396 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | California Collegiate Athletic Association |
| Baseball | California Collegiate Athletic Association |
| Track | California Collegiate Athletic Association |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 59 | 61 | 120 |
| Track | 11 | 19 | 30 |
| Basketball | 12 | 13 | 25 |
| Baseball | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| All Other Sports | 12 | 29 | 41 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Technology
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Anthropology
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
Chinese Language and Literature
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
History, General
Japanese Language and Literature
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Health and Physical Education, General
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Microbiology, General
Natural Sciences
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Services Administration
Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders, General
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Cal State L.A. Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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