Study Abroad

Cal State LA provides on campus accommodation to their students and the cost of living depends upon their choice of residency and degree.

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California State University, LA is a comprehensive public university which offers 100 academic programs in 55 majors in seven colleges. The wide variety of courses ranges over subjects such as Computer Science, Anthropology, Geology, Food Science and Technology, Mathematics, Communication, Music and many more. The nationally-recognized programs include Business (Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management, and Marketing), Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil) and Nursing.

The steps to apply at Cal State LA are;

- Check the majors and the requirements

- Then, apply online

- Official transcripts submission

GMAT/GRE test scores are a necessary document in the admission requirement list for California State University, Los Angeles. A GMAT score of 500 or higher/ GRE 300 or higher must be included for the application to be reviewed.

Other documents required include Bachelor's degree, Resume, 2 Letter of Recommendations, Statement of Purpose and one set of Official Sealed Transcripts sent to the Cal State LA Office.

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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.

Cal State LA has a unit named CSU International Programs Scholarships, under which International students can apply for scholarships provided by the university. Additionally, grants are available on the basis of financial need and do not have to be repaid. Sources of grant funds are available through Federal and State Governments. Grants are awarded to students who demonstrate financial need and are prorated based on enrollment. Cal State LA also offers several loans such as Federal Direct Loans, Private Loans, Dream Loan, Nursing Loans and more in order to aid students financially. However, these loans must be repaid by the students.

There are 8% of the students studying at San Diego State University who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing and 92% of students live off campus.

Local students who complete their license agreement and submit their initial payment by the Intent to Enroll deadline are guaranteed on-campus housing their first year. International students can also stay in the university accommodation, however, they need to communicate it to the authorities prior to joining the university.

In the fall of 2022, the total enrollment for undergraduate and graduate courses at San Diego State University was 35,723. There are around 30,000+ undergradaute and 5,000+ graduate students at San Diego State University for academic year 2021-2022. 

The average package for the year 2022 MBA school was USD 160,055 with an average USD 30,000 sign-on bonus.