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California State University Los Angeles Courses & Fees 2026

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MS(20 courses)
INR 14 L - 20 LGet Fee Details
Duration12 months-2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 80 & Above, PTE: 53 & Above, Duolingo: 105 & Above, GRE, GMAT
MBA/PGDM(7 courses)
INR 14 L - 21 LGet Fee Details
Duration18-24 months
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 80 & Above, PTE: 53 & Above, Duolingo: 105 & Above, GMAT, GRE
M.A.(27 courses)
INR 14 L - 23 LGet Fee Details
Duration18 months-2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 80 & Above, PTE: 53 & Above, Duolingo: 105 & Above
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Q:   What is the cost of living at Cal State LA?
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Cal State LA provides on campus accommodation to their students and the cost of living depends upon their choice of residency and degree.

 

Cost of living details:

Choice of Residence

Single Occupancy

Double Occupancy

Triple Occupancy

South Village (Students under 21)

$13,338

$10,333

$8,344

North, East and West Villages (Students aged 21 and above)

$14,488

$11,221

$9,061

 

Choice of Residence

Single Apt (with living room)

Single Suite (without living room)

Double Apt.

Golden Eagles Apartment (Graduate Students)

$13,371

$12,638

$11,802

 

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Q:   Is Cal State a good school?
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California State University, LA ranks at #13 in the Regional Universities West category ranking in the 2026 edition. For the Social Mobility category, this university ranks at #7 in 2026. The total number of students enrolled at this university is 21,000+. Total no. of international students enrolled at this university is 350+. It is the No. 1 university in the U.S. for social mobility of the graduates. 

Q:   How many Indian students are enrolled at CSULA?
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The total student enrollment at CSULA campus is 21,000+. Out of this, 18,000+ are UG students and 3,300+ are PG students. In 2025, a total of 351 international studenst were enrolled. The number of Indian students enrolled at this university was 76. Other top countries from where students were enrolled include: 

  • China: 48
  • Mexico: 23
  • Vietnam: 21
  • Bangladesh: 13
  • Other: 170
Q:   How to take admission to Cal State LA?
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In order to seek admission in the California State University LA, applicants must apply via the online Cal State Apply application between October 01 2025 – May 01, 2026 for Fall entry. Also, students must meet the minimum GPA which can be 3.0 and also, an English language proficiency score has to be submitted. IELTS / TOEFl with minimum scores can be submitted. 

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California State University Los Angeles Fee Breakdown 2026

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Q:   Is Cal State Los Angeles D1?
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CSULA competes at the NCAA Division II. It is also a member of the California Collegiate Atheltic Association. It competes in the 11 intercollegiate sports, including men's and women's basketball, soccer, and track and field, women's cross country, volleyball and tennis, and men's baseball. CSULA has a fitness center and a pool for students. 

Q:   What is the tuition fees for California State University Los Angeles Campus?
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The UG programme Academic tuition fee for international students at Cal State LA is around  (INR 13.5 L - 15.5 L) per annum, depending on the course. It’s INR (12.5 L - 17.9 L) for PG programs

Q:   What is California State University, LA ranking?
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California State University’s rank falls in the range #1401+ in Qs World University Rankings. Its ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities West, #24.

Q:   What is the tuition fee at California State University Los Angeles?
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California State University Los Angeles offers various BBA programs to international students. The Cal State tuition cost ranges between INR 16L and INR 17L. Students can check the tuition cost of popular programs below:

Popular BBA Programs

Tuition Cost

Business Administration

INR 16L

Option in Entrepreneurship

INR 15L

Option in Healthcare Administration

INR 15L

Option in Finance

INR 15L

Option in Business, Special Interest

INR 15L

Option in Accounting

INR 15L

Economics

INR 16L

Business Economics

INR 15L

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Students Ratings & Reviews

4.7/5
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  • 0% students never faced discrimination in this university
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Internships4
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Quality of faculty5
Student Life5
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MS in Computer Science - Batch of 2020
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CSULA is a welcoming university
Tips: CSULA is a small campus and there are not many stores outside. So students sometimes need to take a bus to get good things if staying in dorms or else the college is good. Helpful tutors, and good medical facilities. Library is there but the buildings should be renovated a bit. There is also a cultural centre to interact with other students it was a good experience with that. Good research opportunities are also there. Overall experience is good and satisfying.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1450
Prepping time for classes21 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD
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Deep hundal
MBA (Marketing) - Batch of 2023
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California State University teaching methodology included lots of practical work.
Tips: I came from India, Punjab, and the culture here is quite different from Punjab. However, it only took me a few days to adjust, as everyone was very cooperative. I also received a scholarship based on my marks, which I was very happy with. Overall, I am quite satisfied with my experiences.
Likes (Part time work): I spend most of my time in the college classroom. After class, I spend my free time in the library to clear up any doubts I have about my studies. I also read other types of books that enhance my knowledge and help me learn about other cultures. On campus, events are organized according to the interests of the students.
Dislikes (Internships): California State University Los Angeles was a five-minute walk from my accommodation to the department. The teaching methodology was very hands-on, with lots of practical work and the use of projectors and models.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 4350
Prepping time for classes23 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 83675
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Answered 6 days ago

College of Business and Economics of CSU, Los Angeles is accredited by AACSB. MBA course of CSU, LA is ranked at #1 in Southern California for the 5 year in a row by Best Value Schools in 2025. Indian students are required to have a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5 for admission to the MB

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Rupali Singh

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Answered 3 days ago

Students must accept offer letter by paying deposit fee of USD 100 or INR 9k. The Enrollment Confirmation Deposit or ECD deadline is May 1 in 2026 for fall and Nov 1 in 2026 for spring admission season.

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Ridhi

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Answered 3 days ago

No CSULA acceptance rate stands around 91% meaning out of every 100 candidates who apply for its admission process upto 91  will  be accepted. This makes it extremely easy to get into the university ad only one tenth of the applicants won't be offered admission

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Ridhi

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Here is the living cost for on-campus UG anf PG students at CSULA for the academic year: 

ParticularsFees for UG StudentsFees for PG Students 
HousingUSD 13,066USD 10,000
FoodUSD 7,460USD 3,614
Books, course materials, supplies and equipmentUSD 1,078USD 1,078
TransporationUSD 2,426USD 2,018
 Misc. USD 4,580USD 3,592
Direct loan feesUSD 46USD 154

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Graduate students don't have to submit GRE scores or LORs to apply to CS programme at CSULA as only a UG degree in Computer Sci. or related field with a GPA of 3.0 or higher is required but promising students with GPA between 2.5 and 2.99 may be admitted as special action students. Also TOEFL score

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University CityLos Angeles, California, USA
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Population of City39,99,759

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5151 State University Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90032, USA
Los Angeles ( California)

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