California State University-Los Angeles

California State University-Los Angeles Admissions

Cal State L.A., like all other colleges in the California State system, requires student to complete a set of college-preparatory coursework with a grade of C or better prior to admission. This curriculum includes four years of English, three years of mathematics, two years each of social science, lab science, and foreign language, and one year each of arts and electives. And like other Cal State colleges, Cal State L.A. uses the “eligibility index” to determine an applicant’s eligibility for admission. The index is basically a combination of the applicant’s high school grade point average and standardized test score, either from the ACT or the SAT. Students with good performances in honors courses get bonus points toward their index. To calculate the index, there are two different formulas: either multiply the applicant’s high school grade point average by 800 and add the total SAT score, or multiply the applicant’s high school grade point average and add ten times the total ACT score. For California residents, the requirement is an index of 2900 (SAT) or 694 (ACT). For nonresidents, the requirement is an index of 3502 (SAT) or 842 (ACT). California residents with a high school grade point average of more than 3.00 are not required to submit test scores, and the same rule applies to out-of-state applicants with a high school grade point average of 3.61 or more. However, Cal State L.A. urges all students, regardless of grade point average, to take one of the two exams.

California State University, Los Angeles has an open admissions deadline, and prospective applicants should check with the school to see if applications are still being accepted for the term they desire to enroll. The application fee is $55. Applications can be submitted on-line. Students who are enrolled in high school at the time of application will need to have their official final high school transcripts sent after graduation to the Admissions Office.

p. As part of their application, students should submit high school transcripts and ACT or SAT test scores. To be admitted, students will need to satisfy the California Sate requirements: 4 units of English, 3 units of mathematics, 2 units of history and social studies, 2 units of science, 2 units of a foreign language, 1 year of visual or performing arts, and 1 year of electives. Students must have a GPA of 2.0 or better in these courses. Eligibility for admission is determined by a combination of test scores and GPA.

p. Transfer students and international students will have varying requirements depending upon their prior educational background.

p. Students applying to the graduate programs at California State University, Los Angeles should consult the individual department and/or school to which they are applying. Applications can be submitted on-line, and the application fee is $55. General requirements include the GRE or other appropriate test scores (such as the GMAT) and a bachelor’s degree. The graduate application deadline varies with the department. Some departments will require additional materials.

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