Outcomes at Cal State LA
Graduation Rate
51.43%
Transfer-out Rate
2.53%
Retention Rate
73.00%
The graduation rate at California State University-Los Angeles is 51.43% last year which is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in California. 1,890 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 3,675 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 59.90%.
The transfer-out rate is 2.53% that is much lower (most first-time students continue to attend) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in California. The retention rate (full-time students) is 73% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in California.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between California State University-Los Angeles and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at California State University-Los Angeles. 1,890 students have completed and 93 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 222 students still enrolled and 1,470 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 3,675 | 3,675 |
| Completers | 1,890 (51.43%) | 1,890 |
| Transfer-out | 93 (2.53%) | 93 |
| Still Enrolled | 222 (6.04%) | 222 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 1,470 (40.00%) | 1,470 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 623 students have completed in 4 years and additional 963 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 623 (16.95%) |
199 (12.72%) |
424 (20.09%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 963 (26.20%) |
381 (24.35%) |
582 (27.58%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 304 (8.27%) |
147 (9.39%) |
157 (7.44%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 51.43% (1,890/3,675) | 46.45% (727/1,565) | 55.12% (1,163/2,110) |
| Asian | 67.44% (290/430) | 66.36% (142/214) | 68.52% (148/216) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 38.36% (56/146) | 25.40% (16/63) | 48.19% (40/83) |
| Hispanic | 50.52% (1,322/2,617) | 44.96% (477/1,061) | 54.31% (845/1,556) |
| White | 45.71% (48/105) | 38.30% (18/47) | 51.72% (30/58) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 28.57% (2/7) | 0.00% (0/2) | 40.00% (2/5) |
| Two or More Race | 47.37% (27/57) | 45.83% (11/24) | 48.48% (16/33) |
| Unknown | 46.03% (29/63) | 41.94% (13/31) | 50.00% (16/32) |