| Location: | Southwest |
| Setting: | Large City Setting |
| Type: | Public |
| Size: | Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Golden Eagles |
| Nicknames: | Cal State Los Angeles, CSULA, CSLA |
Cal State L.A. has been a dynamic force in the education of students, setting a record of outstanding academic achievement for more than 50 years within the California State University system and beyond. Here, students, taught by nationally and internationally-recognized scholars in their fields, have gone on to become the nation's legislators, technicians, educators, artists, writers, engineers, healthcare providers, leaders in business and industry, entertainers, athletes and scientists.
California State University, Los Angeles (also known as Cal State L.A., CSULA, or CSLA) is a public university, part of the California State University system. The campus is located in Los Angeles, California, United States, in the University Hills district at the center of Los Angeles metropolitan area just five miles from Los Angeles civic and cultural center. It is located next to two major interstate highways: Interstate 10 and Interstate 710.
Serving approximately 21,000 students primarily from the greater Los Angeles area. CSULA has more than 190,000 alumni. CSULA operates year round on the quarter system. Four quarters, each 11 weeks in duration. Cal State L.A. is organized into six colleges that incorporate 50 academic departments and divisions offering a variety of majors. Six colleges offer nationally recognized science, arts, business, criminal justice, engineering, nursing, education and humanities programs at Cal State LA. CSULA is home to the critically-acclaimed Luckman Jazz Orchestra and to a unique university center for gifted students as young as 10.
The 175-acre hilltop campus core is home to the nation's first Charter College of Education, a NASA-funded SPACE program, a National Science Foundation funded environmental research center and other award-winning engineering programs. U.S. News has ranked CSULA's undergraduate business program as one of the best in the Los Angeles area. The School of Nursing is considered to be one of the best in the state of California.
The Charter College of Education has awarded more teaching credentials in the state of California than any other public institution, and includes an innovative program designed to train teachers for the specific demands of urban schools. Cal State L.A. also has the nation's largest early/pre-teen collegiate program, and the only graduate Criminalistics program west of the Mississippi River. The Television, Film, and Media Studies program is one of the foremost film schools in the CSU system, coordinating film and TV production experiences with the neighboring Hollywood film industry. The university awards more bachelor's degrees to Hispanics than any other California college or university. It is also among the highest of any college or university in the United States.
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| Percent of Students International: | 1% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 6% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (California Collegiate Athletic Assoc) Baseball (California Collegiate Athletic Assoc) Track (California Collegiate Athletic Assoc) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 3,035 | $ 13,205 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 0 | $ 10,170 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 3,035 | $ 3,035 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,621 | 61% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,642 | 48% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 2,346 | 63% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 2,374 | 8% | |
Any Aid: |
71% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 45% (Highly Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 74% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 380, Math: 400 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 490, Math: 520 |
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| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 11% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 15, Verbal: 14, Math: 16 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 20, Verbal: 20, Math: 21 |
| Application Fee: | $ 55.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Not Required |
| High School Record: | Not Required |
| Recommendations: | Not Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
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After researching the Architectural Studies major at UCLA, its a major I can definitely see myself in. The problems are that A) admission into the major is limited, and B) the supplemental application for the BA program calls for 3 images of creative work - which I don't have (I've only taken one art course in my life - high school art history). I just completed my first year of college and so far the curriculum I've taken is geared toward a major in Sociology. Additionally, the application process begins this fall. So with my non-existent art background, do I have a shot at acceptance into UCLA's Architectural Studies program? And if so, what can I do about the creative work that I must submit on the application?
13 months ago
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How about taking an art class this summer, either at UCLA or at a community college? I think your best bet is to contact the UCLA architecture department and ask to speak to an undergraduate advisor there. You can also try just going to the department. You'll find information on the program (handouts, leaflets, etc.) and get a chance to talk to the receptionist or administrative assistant. He/she will be able to answer many of your questions and you can ask for an appointment to speak to an advisor or professor. Visit the departments webpage. Just do everything you can from this point on to find out as much information as possible to help you make a decision and to find out how to get into the program.
If your heart tells you to go with architecture, then keep trying until you get into the program. Don't let the admission process scare you away or lead to self-doubt. You never know what can happen.
You want to avoid graduating with a degree you're no longer interested in pursuing a career in. It's really important that you're happy with what you're doing, so don't let an extra year of classes, for instance, deter you. However, even if that happens, you can always go to graduate school in your field of choice if you feel unhappy or unfulfilled in your career later. It's just much easier if you're lucky enough to have that all figured out in undergrad. Keep in mind that plenty of people go to graduate school in architecture without a background in the field. It's roughly a 3.5 year program in many schools for those without an architecture or art-based undergrad degree. Just keep your undergrad grades up. Some also take prerequisites then apply to grad programs. Also, lots of community colleges offer architecture classes, so taking architecture classes there would be a good place to start if you don't get into the UCLA undergrad program next semester.
You can always re-apply after taking architecture classes at a community college. Ask a professor or advisor at UCLA. I'm sure they've heard your concern plenty of times and can direct you into the best way to get into the program and let you know what your options are. Good luck.
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Education, business admin & engineering says one site(http://csucareers.calstate.edu/CSU_Campuses/la.asp)...Child development, comp info systems, criminal justice, & sociology says another (http://www.college-admission-essay.com/csulosangelesadmission.html).
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Question:
California State University Los Angeles?
I am looking for a University in Southern California to apply for January / 2007 term.
California State University Los Angeles, is the only large university that accept new student for the January term,
I was wondering is it a good university in general ? Academic, Living in Campus, Students, Professors, Staff, Location ?
Thanks a lot,
25 months ago
Best Answer
It is in East LA ... you should visit the campus before you apply. Academically, it is on par with all the other CSU campuses.
Close to downtown.
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