California State University-Los Angeles Acceptance Rate
Los Angeles, California · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 32,748
- Admitted
- 30,106
- Yield
- 12%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, California State University-Los Angeles's acceptance rate has risen from 61.1% in 2014–15 to 91.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 31,013 to 32,748 (+6%) over that period.
Its 91.9% rate makes California State University-Los Angeles more selective than about 16% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 84 tracked California schools, it is more selective than about 23%.
California State University-Los Angeles has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 12% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 31,013 | 18,941 | 61.1% | 3,230 |
| 2015–16 | 31,855 | 21,704 | 68.1% | 3,862 |
| 2016–17 | 35,429 | 22,567 | 63.7% | 3,830 |
| 2017–18 | 37,396 | 17,369 | 46.4% | 3,556 |
| 2018–19 | 39,854 | 16,548 | 41.5% | 3,862 |
| 2019–20 | 33,641 | 16,084 | 47.8% | 3,287 |
| 2020–21 | 31,442 | 24,046 | 76.5% | 4,000 |
| 2021–22 | 29,223 | 26,459 | 90.5% | 4,095 |
| 2022–23 | 33,939 | 29,507 | 86.9% | 3,892 |
| 2023–24 | 32,748 | 30,106 | 91.9% | 3,614 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 18,855 | 17,522 | 92.9% |
| Men | 13,893 | 12,584 | 90.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How California State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is California State University-Los Angeles's acceptance rate?
California State University-Los Angeles's acceptance rate is 91.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (30,106 admitted of 32,748 applicants).
Is California State University-Los Angeles test optional?
California State University-Los Angeles is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to California State University-Los Angeles?
California State University-Los Angeles received 32,748 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 30,106.
Is California State University-Los Angeles getting harder to get into?
California State University-Los Angeles has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 61.1% in 2014–15 to 91.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.calstatela.edu/.