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Cal State LA is ranked number one in the U.S. for the upward mobility of our graduates. That means we’re the best university in the nation at helping our students earn their degrees and propel up the economic ladder.
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Our academic programs and research opportunities prepare you to meet the challenges of today’s world, find your place in it, and have an impact.
Chart your path to a degree in one of our 100 undergraduate programs, more than 100 graduate-level master’s, certificate and credential programs, and four doctoral programs. We cover nearly every field, from business to the arts, education to engineering, and science to nursing.
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Make the most of your journey and have fun along the way.
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Get involved with over 100 student organizations, including fraternities and sororities.
Hands-On Learning
Gain valuable professional skills and experience while serving our local communities.
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Outstanding tutors and writing coaches are available to support your academic success.
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News
Cal State LA alumna and tennis great Billie Jean King honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Cal State LA alumna Billie Jean King was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, recognizing her trailblazing tennis career and lifelong advocacy for equality.
Pérez-Silverman Symposium focuses on Cal State LA’s biodiversity, conservation efforts with campus bird tour, tree planting
The two-day event will offer a hands-on approach to sustaining urban ecology through guided tours, workshops, and discussions
Cal State LA commemorates AAPI Heritage Month with food, films, and Solar New Year celebration
With a theme of “Woven in Resilience,” this year’s events will celebrating AAPI’s collective strength and faith in the power of solidarity and community