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The campus of Cal State L.A. is in Los Angeles, California, which is a large city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Cal State L.A. include, at the school's highest level, the Doctoral degree.
The school is known for its programs in art studies and family and social work.
Admission at Cal State L.A. is selective, not open to all who apply. Getting into the school is challenging; it only admitted 45% of those who applied in 2005. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 380. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 400 and 520.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Cal State L.A. is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2005, the school had 20,034 students enrolled (15,731 full-time equivalent). Cal State L.A. has a large minority student population.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time. Cal State L.A. values student athletics, and belongs to the California Collegiate Athletic Association.
The school 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
Admissions Phone: (323) 343-3901
Financial Aid Phone: (323) 343-1784
http://www.calstatela.edu
Cal State L.A. awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 608 | liberal arts and sciences, sociology, English, political science, social services, speech and rhetoric, history, Spanish language, ... |
| Business And Management | 539 | business management, business administration, accounting |
| Education And Teaching | 529 | early childhood education, special ed, education, school counseling, ESL instruction, industrial arts teaching, educational administration, trade and industrial teaching |
| Family And Social Work | 204 | social work, public administration |
| Therapy And Counseling | 187 | psychology, communication disorders |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 146 | information technology, computer science |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 128 | criminal justice and safety, fire services administration, forensic science |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 122 | registered nursing |
| Engineering | 115 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering |
| Art Studies | 88 | art studies |
| Science | 80 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, microbiology, natural sciences, physics, geology |
| Media | 60 | radio and television, communication studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 50 | dietitian, health and physical education, vocational counseling |
| Mathematics | 26 | mathematics |
| Music | 20 | music, music performance |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 18 | drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 14 | philosophy |
| Medical Adminstration | 12 | health care administration |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 7 | health service and sciences, clinical lab tech |
| Fine Arts | 2 | fine arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Cal State L.A. in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,220 | 50 |
| Master's degree | 735 | 47 |
In 2005, Cal State L.A. had a total enrollment of 20,034 students (15,731 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 38% |
| Women | 62% |
| Full-Time | 93% |
| Part-Time | 7% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 69% |
| Graduate | 31% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 14% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 44% |
| Asian | 19% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 23% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 96% |
| Foreign countries | 3% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 46 % |
Cal State L.A. offers campus housing for 996 of its 15,731 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Los Angeles, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 15,199 | 6,818 | 45% | 1,227 | 18% |
| Men | 5,560 | 2,435 | 44% | 463 | 19% |
| Women | 9,639 | 4,383 | 45% | 764 | 17% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 380 | 490 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 520 |
| ACT Verbal | 14 | 20 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 21 |
| 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 | 74% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 11% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (323) 343-3901
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,035 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,205 |
| Room and board | $ 7,353 |
| Room charge | $ 3,375 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,242 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,192 |
Financial Aid:
Cal State L.A. participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 114000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (323) 343-1784
Cal State L.A. has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 18 | $100,996 | 7 | $97,345 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 7 | $77,529 | 15 | $71,992 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 27 | $93,567 | 23 | $79,896 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 143 | $83,285 | 90 | $81,814 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 59 | $69,074 | 50 | $68,336 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 69 | $59,989 | 71 | $56,463 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 14 | $54,018 | 12 | $49,687 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 285 | $73,265 | 223 | $68,992 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | California Collegiate Athletic Association |
| Baseball | California Collegiate Athletic Association |
| Track | California Collegiate Athletic Association |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 64 | 73 | 137 |
| Track | 19 | 22 | 41 |
| Baseball | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Basketball | 12 | 11 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 10 | 40 | 50 |
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
Educational Leadership and Administration, 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
Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Anthropology
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 ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 3% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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Art Studies
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