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California State University-Los Angeles - Tuition, Costs, Graduate Salaries, Acceptance Rates (2023)

Los AngelesCA
Public

Economics

Important data about cost and expected salaries to consider before deciding to attend California State University-Los Angeles.
Rank
How does this school rank among 1,263 schools across the US, based on cost and economic outcomes of its graduates.
#22
Break-even point
The time it will take for you to earn back the cost of attending this school through your salary post-graduation.
5.4 years
Salary
Median annual salary of students working and no longer enrolled 10 years after entering this school.
$51,997 / year
Outcomes vs high-school graduates
Share of students earning more than a high school graduate 6 years after entering this school.
68.5%
Cost
The average annual total cost of attendance, including tuition and fees, books and supplies, and living expenses for all full-time, first-time, degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.
$14,728 / year
$58,912 over 4 years
Federal loans
The proportion of undergraduates who received a federal loan in the academic year.
26%

Academics

Student count
Enrollment of undergraduate certificate/degree-seeking students.
22,743
Admission rate
Overall admission rate for aspiring students.
48%
Completion rate
Percentage of first-time, full-time students who complete their degree over 8 years after enrolling.
56%