Look beyond the university name
California State University, Los Angeles is a public research university in Los Angeles, California, United States. It is part of the California State University system. Cal State LA offers 142 bachelor's degree programs, 122 master's degree programs, and 4 doctoral degrees: the Doctor of Philosophy in special education, Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, Doctor of Nursing Practice, and Doctor of Audiology. It also offers 22 teaching credentials.
| Location | Los Angeles, United States |
| Institution type | University |
| Research works (OpenAlex) | 13,088 |
| Total citations | 858,007 |
Source: Wikipedia ↗ (reviewed 07 October 2026)
What can you study at California State University Los Angeles?
California State University Los Angeles offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programmes across multiple disciplines.
Research strengths (by indexed output): Behavioral and Psychological Studies, Quantum Chromodynamics and Particle Interactions, Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies, Nuclear physics research studies, Physics of Superconductivity and Magnetism.
For the complete programme catalogue with entry requirements per degree, check the official website.
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Know your admission route
Admission requirements, deadlines and required documents vary by programme and intake. The university publishes these on its official admissions pages.
Always verify current deadlines on the official website — third-party sites may carry outdated dates.
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Tuition & costs
Tuition fees change each academic year and differ by programme, study level (undergraduate/graduate) and residency status. JournalsWorld does not publish estimated figures that may be outdated.
Check the university's official tuition & fees page for the current schedule applicable to your intake.
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Research at California State University Los Angeles
According to OpenAlex, California State University Los Angeles has 13,088 indexed research works with 858,007 total citations.
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Who leads California State University Los Angeles?
Leadership details are on the official website.
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Campus & student life
California State University Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles, United States.
For housing options, campus facilities and student services, see the official website.
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Contact California State University Los Angeles
Official website: https://www.calstatela.edu ↗
For admissions enquiries, department contacts and phone numbers, use the official contact page.
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Frequently asked questions
When was California State University Los Angeles founded?
See the overview section above.
How many students attend?
Student numbers are published on the official website.
What are the admission requirements?
Requirements vary by programme. Check the admission section above and verify on the official website.
How much is tuition?
Tuition changes yearly. See the official tuition page for current figures.
Who is the ?
See the leadership section.