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#1 For Upward Mobility

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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Find Your Passion

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.

Major and Programs

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Life As a Golden Eagle

Make the most of your journey and have fun along the way.

  

Friends & Networking

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.

  

Academic Success

Outstanding tutors and writing coaches are available to support your academic success.

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Athletics

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Take Flight

Watch our championship-winning Golden Eagle athletes compete. Students get in free!


News

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Cal State LA celebrates military members with pre-Veterans Day ceremony

Cal State LA students Clifford Moseley and Javier Martinez shared their military stories and honored fellow veterans during a noontime pre-Veterans Day event at the University-Student Union Plaza.

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Cal State LA president elected to board of the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities

Cal State LA President Berenecea Johnson Eanes has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors of the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities for the 2024-2026 term.

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Cal State LA volleyball star Emily Elliott poised to break CCAA kills record this weekend

Cal State LA senior Emily Elliott, who is already considered one of the top all-time Division II volleyball players, is a mere 27 kills away from setting a new California Collegiate Athletic Association career record for kills.