California State University, Los Angeles

Demographics

CollegeIQ is here to help you find your absolutely ideal school.

The gender and racial makeup of a college can impact students' experiences. On this page, let's cover the demographics of California State University, Los Angeles.

Student Body

California State University, Los Angeles has 24,510 total students. 22,077 are undergraduates and 2,433 and graduate students.

The enrollment trend at Cal State LA over the past 3 years:

Additional facts about the student body at Cal State LA:

Gender

More women than men attend California State University, Los Angeles. In the undergraduate class, 56% are women and 44% are men.

Race/Ethnicity

A college’s diversity is important to many students. Here are the racial demographics at California State University, Los Angeles as of 2026.

DEI Laws

Some states have passed laws related to how colleges and universities can administer Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. In states with such a law, schools may be limited in the programs they offer.

California State University, Los Angeles is not in a state with an anti-DEI law.

The legal landscape around these laws changes quickly. At CollegeIQ, we do our best to update this data as soon as new laws are passed. But students who are concerned about this should conduct research on the latest laws (and possible future laws) in the state before selecting a college