California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is a public university established in 1947 and located in the heart
of Los Angeles. As of Fall 2023, it enrolls over 24,000 students and is recognized
as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, Minority-Serving Institution, and Asian American
and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. The university offers more
than 140 degree programs across nine colleges, including the nation's first Charter
College of Education and a renowned forensic science program. Cal State LA is also
home to the Early Entrance Program, which allows gifted students as young as 12 to
attend college. Notably, it ranks number one in the U.S. for the upward mobility of
its students.
CSU Los Angeles Resources
Major Requirements for CSU Los Angeles (opens in new window)
- Enter Santa Monica College as Home School
- Enter California State University, Los Angeles as Transfer School
- Click View Agreements Button
- Next Window Select Major to View Major Prep. Requirements
Caution: Some CSU campuses have impacted majors which require you to complete specific coursework, submit your application during the priority filing period, and have a higher GPA to get admitted.