California State University, Los Angeles Historical Acceptance Rate

Historical Acceptance Rates

California State University, Los Angeles, experienced a notable decline in its overall acceptance rate from 90.5% in the application year 2021 to just 61.4% in 2023, alongside a drop in the number of applicants from 29,223 to 32,748. In 2022, the acceptance rate was significantly higher at 86.9%, with 33,941 applicants. Historical data reflects variability in acceptance rates, ranging from a low of 41.5% in the application year 2018 to a high of 90.5% in 2021, indicating increasing competition for admission over the years.