First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | Fall | November 30, 2026 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: calstatela.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | California State University-Los Angeles course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 3 3 2 - 8/4/2025 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 6 3 2 - 8/4/2025 | |
| Biology | 3 | 6 4 5B+5C - 8/4/2025 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 6 4 5A+5C - 8/4/2025 | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 6 3 1A - 8/4/2025 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 6 6 1A+3B 8/4/2025 | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 3 4 - 8/4/2025 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 3 2 - 8/4/2025 |
Show all 47 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 3 3 2 - 8/4/2025 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 6 3 2 - 8/4/2025 | |
| Biology | 3 | 6 4 5B+5C - 8/4/2025 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 6 4 5A+5C - 8/4/2025 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 6 6 5A+5C Fall 2009 8/4/2025 | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 6 3 1A - 8/4/2025 | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 6 3 1A - 8/4/2025 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 6 6 1A+3B 8/4/2025 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 6 6 1A+3B - 8/4/2025 | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 3 4 - 8/4/2025 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 3 2 - 8/4/2025 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 3 4 - 8/4/2025 | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 3 4 - 8/4/2025 | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 3 3B or 4 - 8/4/2025 | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 6 3 3B or 4 - 8/4/2025 | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 6 3 4 Fall 2009 8/4/2025 | |
| European History | 3 | 6 3 3B or 4 - 8/4/2025 | |
| European History | 3 | 6 3 4 Spring 2009 8/4/2025 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 3 4 - 8/4/2025 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 6 3 3B - 8/4/2025 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 6 3 3B - 8/4/2025 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 6 6 3B Spring 2014 8/4/2025 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 6 0 N/A Fall 2019 4/21/2017 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 6 3 2 - 8/4/2025 | |
| Art History | 3 | 6 3 3A Fall 2009 8/4/2025 | |
| Art History | 3 | 6 3 3A or 3B - 8/4/2025 | |
| Music Theory | 3 | 6 3 3A Fall 2009 8/4/2025 | |
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 0 N/A 8/10/2020 | |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 0 N/A 8/10/2020 | |
| African American Studies | 3 | 3 0 N/A 8/4/2025 | |
| Calculus BC/ AB Subscore 6 | 3 | 3 3 2 - 8/4/2025 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 3 3B - 8/4/2025 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 3 4 - 8/4/2025 | |
| Computer Science A 6 | 3 | 3 0 N/A - 8/12/2008 | |
| Computer Science AB 6 | 3 | 6 0 N/A - 8/12/2008 | |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 0 N/A 8/10/2020 | |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 0 N/A - 5/10/2010 | |
| Environmental Science 7 | 3 | 4 4 5A+5C - 8/4/2025 | |
| Environmental Science 7 | 3 | 4 4 5A+5C or 5B+5C Fall 2009 8/4/2025 | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 6 3 3B - 8/4/2025 | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 6 3 3B Fall 2011 8/4/2025 | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 6 6 3B Fall 2009 8/4/2025 | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 6 3 3B - 8/4/2025 | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 6 3 3B Fall 2011 8/4/2025 | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 6 6 3B Fall 2009 8/4/2025 | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 6 3 3B - 8/4/2025 | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 3 3B - 8/4/2025 | |
| Latin | 3 | 3 3 3B Fall 2012 8/4/2025 | |
| Latin | 3 | 6 3 3B - 8/4/2025 | |
| Latin | 3 | 6 3 3B Fall 2009 8/4/2025 | |
| Physics 1 8 | 3 | 4 4 5A+5C - 8/4/2025 | |
| Physics 1: Algebra-based 8 | 3 | 4 4 5A+5C 8/4/2025 | |
| Physics 2 8 | 3 | 4 4 5A+5C - 8/4/2025 | |
| Physics 2: Algebra-based 8 | 3 | 4 4 5A+5C 8/4/2025 | |
| Physics B 8 | 3 | 6 4 5A+5C Fall 2015 8/4/2025 | |
| Physics B 8 | 3 | 6 6 5A+5C Fall 2009 8/4/2025 | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 4 5A+5C - 8/4/2025 | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 4 5A+5C - 8/4/2025 | |
| Precalculus | 3 | 3 3 2 8/4/2025 | |
| Seminar | 3 | 3 0 N/A - 1/30/2015 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 6 3 3B - 8/4/2025 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 6 3 3B - 8/4/2025 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 6 6 3B Spring 2013 8/4/2025 | |
| Studio Art | 3 | 3 0 N/A Fall 2010 8/12/2008 | |
| Studio Art - 2D Design | 3 | 3 0 N/A - 5/10/2010 | |
| Studio Art - 3D Design | 3 | 3 0 N/A - 5/10/2010 | |
| U.S. History | 3 | 6 3 (3B or 4)+US-1 - 8/4/2025 | |
| U.S. History | 3 | 6 3 4 Fall 2009 8/4/2025 | |
| US Government and Politics | 3 | 3 3 4 Fall 2009 8/4/2025 | |
| US Government and Politics | 3 | 3 3 4+US-2 - 8/4/2025 |
Source: ecatalog.calstatela.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 872 |
| Psychology | 419 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 385 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 358 |
| Sociology | 318 |
| Social Work | 217 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 203 |
| Computer Science | 184 |
Show the other 45 majors
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 172 |
| Radio and Television | 167 |
| Art/Art Studies | 161 |
| Public Health | 161 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 160 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 143 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 128 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 117 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 116 |
| Information Technology | 101 |
| English Language and Literature | 97 |
| Civil Engineering | 78 |
| Political Science and Government | 68 |
| Natural Sciences | 65 |
| History | 51 |
| Nutrition Sciences | 50 |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor | 48 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 42 |
| Fire Services Administration | 38 |
| Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology | 34 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 29 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 27 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 26 |
| Music Performance | 25 |
| Biochemistry | 25 |
| Chemistry | 25 |
| Industrial Technology/Technician | 22 |
| Anthropology | 22 |
| Economics | 21 |
| Mathematics | 17 |
| Graphic Communications | 14 |
| Music | 13 |
| Philosophy | 13 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 13 |
| Geography | 12 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 10 |
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies | 9 |
| Microbiology | 8 |
| Journalism | 7 |
| Food Technology and Processing | 5 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 5 |
| Physics | 5 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 3 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 1 |
| Latin American Studies | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, California Collegiate Athletic Association
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, California Collegiate Athletic Association
Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Cru, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), bridgesla.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
12,927,614 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Bob Hope (BUR)
Nearest hub airport
Bob Hope (BUR)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 9.5 of 20
Elevation
495 ft
Time zone
Pacific
January low
49°F
July high
82°F
Annual snowfall
0.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
26 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,870 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Occidental College5 mi
- California Institute of Technology5 mi
- California College of ASU6 mi
- University of the People6 mi
- Providence Christian College6 mi
- Pacific Oaks College6 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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