Campus & Student Life at California State University - Los Angeles

Home to about 22,832 undergraduates in 2020, Cal State LA is a very large, public university located in Los Angeles, California. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Cal State LA offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Cal State LA can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Cal State LA Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Cal State LA Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 4.0% of the student population at Cal State LA. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Cal State LA Disability Services.

Cal State LA for the Military

While not a "service academy", Cal State LA does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Cal State LA Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Cal State LA for Veterans Guide.

Cal State LA offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, Cal State LA does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at California State University - Los Angeles

Cal State LA offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at California State University - Los Angeles

Cal State LA has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 22,832 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 19,425 (85.1%). Part-time attendance was 3,407 (14.9%).

California State University - Los Angeles is Ranked #2,154 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Cal State LA is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Cal State LA #2154 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Cal State LA by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Cal State LA Diversity Guide.

California State University - Los Angeles Competes in the NCAA

Cal State LA has a total of 306 student athletes, 122 men and 184 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to California State University - Los Angeles Athletics