California State University-Los Angeles

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Location: Southwest
Setting: Large City Setting
Type: Public
Size: Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot: Golden Eagles
Nicknames: Cal State Los Angeles, CSULA, CSLA
|Golden Eagle A bronze sculpture of CSULA mascot.
|Golden Eagle A bronze sculpture of CSULA mascot.
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School Description
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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 From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

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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Students & Campus Life
Undergraduate Enrollment: 14,421
On Campus Housing: Available
Full Time Students: 93%
Athletic Programs: Available
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Expenses
Average Tuition: $ 13,205
Students Receiving Aid: 71%
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Admissions
Application Fee: $ 55
Selectivity: Highly Selective
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 93%
Part-Time 7%
Men vs. Women
Women 63%
Men 37%
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic 44%
Asian 21%
Other 15%
Caucasian 13%
African-American 7%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 96%
Out-of-State 4%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
California 96%
Ohio 0%
Missouri 0%
Massachusetts 0%
Colorado 0%
Percent of Students International: 1%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 6%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

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%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 45% (Highly Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 74%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 380, Math: 400
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 490, Math: 520
ACT Scores:  
% 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 Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

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

Degree Programs at California State University-Los Angeles

Bachelor's Level Majors

College Advice

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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
Best Answer
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).
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.

Photos

  • |Golden Eagle A bronze sculpture of CSULA mascot.
    |Golden Eagle A bronze sculpture of CSULA mascot. [source]
  • CSULA main walkway
    CSULA main walkway [source]
  • Cafe Dolcini located at King Hall
    Cafe Dolcini located at King Hall [source]
  • Auxilary Services
    Auxilary Services [source]
  • CSULA
    CSULA [source]
  • CSULA Physical Sciences Building
    CSULA Physical Sciences Building [source]
  • CSULA Men's Basketball
    CSULA Men's Basketball [source]
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