California State University-Los Angeles Demographics & Diversity Overview

94%
Minority Students
58%
Female Students
1%
International
10
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

California State University-Los Angeles has a diverse student body with 94% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
4.5%(1,010)
Hispanic
76.5%(17,182)
African American
4.0%(890)
Asian
11.2%(2,520)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(26)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(14)
Two or More Races
1.5%(330)
Unknown
2.2%(489)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color94%
Total Enrollment26,460
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

California State University-Los Angeles offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

California State University-Los Angeles has a gender distribution of 58% female students and 42% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
41.9%(9,516)
Women
58.1%(13,221)

Gender Statistics

Men9,516

36% of total enrollment

Women13,221

50% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

California State University-Los Angeles serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 53% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 24% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.5%(565)
18-19
28.4%(6,457)
20-21
24.2%(5,503)
22-24
21.4%(4,861)
25+
23.5%(5,351)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
1.0%(37)
22-24
20.3%(754)
25+
78.7%(2,931)

Age Diversity Insights

53%

Traditional Age (18-21)

24%

Non-Traditional (25+)

14%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

California State University-Los Angeles attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 103% in-state residents, -4% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
99.1%(3,844)
International
0.9%(35)

Regional Representation

In-State3,844

103% of student body

International35

1% of student body

States Represented

10 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

94%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

58%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

24%

Non-Traditional Age