California State University Los Angeles Campus

As per U.S. News, Cal State LA ranks at #13 in the Regional Universities category for 2026.

• It is also ranked at #8 in the Top Public schools category
• In the Best Value schools category by U.S. News, this university ranks at #14

The total programme cost of an MBA course at Cal State LA is USD 35,100 (Around INR 33.6 L). The MBA course is 16 month long course. Also, this course is accredited by AACSB. Students can check out the financal opportunities from the official website of Cal State LA. 

The total programme cost of an MBA course at Cal State LA is USD 35,100 (Around INR 33.6 L). The MBA course is 16 month long course. Also, this course is accredited by AACSB. Students can check out the financal opportunities from the official website of Cal State LA. 

Indian students who want to take admission to Cal State LA MBA course must have an Undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or higher. Also, students are required to have 3+ years of work experience in a Managerial or professional role.

Top ranking applicants of Cal State MBA course will be invited to participate in an online interview. IELTS or equivalent test score will also be required. 

For California State University, Los Angeles admissions to UG courses, Indian students are required to have passed high school. Minimum 3.0 GPA is required in the academic coursework in the last 3 years of high school. Whereas, Indian students who want to take admission to PG courses of Cal State Uni LA, a GPA of 2.5 is required. 

California State University, LA is a premier comprehensive public university. It ranks at #1 in upward mobility in the U.S. It enrolls international students too. Top countries represented by international students at Cal State Uni LA are India, China, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Mexico, etc. 

Yes, students can appeal admission decisions at UCLA University. For a decision to be overturned, students need to provide new academic and personal information.

The chances of the decision getting overturned are low, but very much possible. That is, if the admission team sees merit in the new admission application.

Appeals can be made between Apr 1 and Apr 15. It may take a few weeks for the university to share a fresh admission decision.

Shiksha Study Abroad counsellors can guide you for FREE, on how to submit an appeal.

The Career Center at CSULA has the following tips to write an attractive resume mentioned below-

Know your skills, strengths, and brand like career readiness, industry specific/technical skills
Write college resume by emphasizing all the things you did in class, on campus, and in your work or volunteer opportunities.
Customize your college resume for whatever job you are applying for instead of keeping it generic
Write your cover letter after reading the job posting and customizing your resume

As stated by Career Center of CSULA the general interview questions include the ones mentioned below-

• How do you handle stress or pressure?
• What are your goals for the future?
• Tell us about yourself.
• What makes you unique?
• Why do you want to join us?
• Why should we hire you?

CSU's Career Center suggests students follow the five guidelines during an interview to maximise chances of placement mentioned below-

• Make an impression with positive language
• Be truthful but always avoid negative
• Never talk badly about coworkers or ex supervisors
• Use diplomatic language
• Show how you brought about positive change
• Also mind your nonverbal communication