collageThe average GPA at CSU is 3.69. This makes CSU Strongly Competitive for GPAs. With a GPA of 3.69, CSU requires you to be above average in your high school class.
The school has a 48% acceptance rate ranking it #29 in California for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 16,084 out of 33,641 applicants were admitted making Cal State LA a more competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Academically, it has extremely easy requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 80 percent. California State University Los Angeles typically accepts and attracts “B” average high school students. Only 20% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top half of their high school class.
California State University Los Angeles typically prefers applicants to be in the top 79 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 890 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT’s as low as 790. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 990 out of 1600. The school ranks #69 in California for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 96 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.
Admission data indicates that Cal State LA regularly accepts students with ACT’s of 15 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 81 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 12 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 18 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants – and students with a 20 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #73 in California for highest average ACT composite score. 39 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to California State University Los Angeles.
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