California State University Los AngelesAcceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information

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Deadline
January 19, 2024
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5151 State University Drive Los Angeles, CA 90032
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject Req Reco
English 4
Mathematics 3
Science 2
Foreign Language 2
Social Studies 1
History 1
Academic Electives 1
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Required July 15
SAT Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Only Not reported Not reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Considered if submitted July 15
SAT Subject Tests Only Considered if submitted July 15
ACT Writing Test Policy Accepted with or without writing component SAT: Not used , ACT: Not used
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
5151 State University Drive
Los Angeles
CA
90032
Fax
(323) 343-2670
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
January 19, 2024
Application Fee
$70
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
February 1
Accept Offer of Admission
No set date
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Student cannot defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Early Action Offered
No
Application Form
Common Application
Not accepted
Universal College Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest X
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Ethnicity X
Work Experience X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
91% of 29,223 applicants were admitted
Women
92% of 17,587 applicants were admitted
Men
88% of 11,636 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
5,278 (20%) of 26,459 admitted students enrolled
Women
3,066 (19%) of 16,249 admitted students enrolled
Men
2,212 (22%) of 10,210 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
1%
3.75 - 3.99
17%
3.50 - 3.74
18%
3.25 - 3.49
19%
3.00 - 3.24
22%
2.50 - 2.99
20.8%
2.00 - 2.49
3%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 410-530 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
1.7%
Score of 600 - 700
5.7%
Score of 500 - 600
32.7%
Score of 400 - 500
43.4%
Score of 300 - 400
16.1%
Score of 200 - 300
0.4%
SAT EBRW: 420-520 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
1.3%
Score of 600 - 700
8.1%
Score of 500 - 600
27%
Score of 400 - 500
51.4%
Score of 300 - 400
12%
Score of 200 - 300
0.2%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
15-21 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
6.7%
Score of 24 - 29
5.6%
Score of 18 - 23
38.9%
Score of 12 - 17
47.8%
Score of 6 - 11
1.1%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
ACT Math: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
5.6%
Score of 24 - 29
10%
Score of 18 - 23
33.3%
Score of 12 - 17
51.1%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
ACT Eng: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
4.4%
Score of 24 - 29
11.1%
Score of 18 - 23
31.1%
Score of 12 - 17
41.1%
Score of 6 - 11
12.2%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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