Los Angeles, CA · Public · Graduate degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| California State University-Los Angeles (in-state) | $7,160 | — |
| CA average | $16,639 | -57% |
| National average | $18,082 | -60% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $7,160 | $28,640 |
| Out-of-state | $19,760 | $79,040 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
California State University-Los Angeles ranks 128 by in-state tuition among the 288 CA colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 176% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to California State University-Los Angeles | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| California State University-Channel Islands | $7,159 |
| Bethesda University | $7,220 |
| Los Angeles Pacific College | $7,260 |
| Haven University | $7,010 |
In-state tuition at California State University-Los Angeles is $7,160 per year; out-of-state students pay $19,760.
California State University-Los Angeles in-state tuition is 57% below the CA average of $16,639.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; California State University-Los Angeles is 60% below that.
$7,160 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at California State University-Los Angeles comes to about $28,640 for an in-state student and $79,040 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, California State University-Los Angeles ranks 128 out of the 288 CA colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.