California State University, Los Angeles

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California State University, Los Angeles

Motto	"Vox Veritas Vita" ("Voice Truth Life")
Type	Public
Established	1947
Endowment	$40.5 million
President	William A. Covino
Students	26,342
Undergraduates	22,626
Postgraduates	3,716
Location	Los Angeles , California , United States
Campus	Urban
Colors	Black, Gold
Nickname	Golden Eagles
Affiliations	California State University, Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Mascot	Eddie the Eagle

California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is a public university in Los Angeles, California. It is part of the California State University (CSU) system. Cal State LA offers 142 bachelor's degrees, 122 master's degrees, and four doctoral degrees: a Doctor of Education (Ed.D) in Educational Leadership, a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), a Doctor of Audiology (Au.D), and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Special Education in collaboration with University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

History

Cal State LA was founded on July 2, 1947, by an act of the California State Legislature. The university was originally named Los Angeles State College. In 1964, the name was changed to California State College at Los Angeles, and in 1972, it became California State University, Los Angeles.

Campus

The university's main campus is located in the eastern region of Los Angeles, adjacent to the San Gabriel Mountains. The campus spans 175 acres and includes a mix of modern and historic buildings. Notable facilities include the Luckman Fine Arts Complex, the Harriet and Charles Luckman Fine Arts Gallery, and the James A. Garfield High School.

Academics

Cal State LA is organized into eight colleges:

• College of Arts and Letters
• College of Business and Economics
• Charter College of Education
• College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology
• College of Health and Human Services
• College of Natural and Social Sciences
• Rongxiang Xu College of Health and Human Services
• College of Professional and Global Education

Student Life

Cal State LA has a diverse student body with a variety of student organizations, including cultural clubs, academic societies, and recreational groups. The university also has a strong athletics program, with teams competing in the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA).

Athletics

The Cal State LA Golden Eagles compete in the NCAA Division II and are members of the California Collegiate Athletic Association. The university offers a range of sports, including basketball, soccer, track and field, and volleyball.

Notable Alumni

Cal State LA has produced many notable alumni, including:

• Edward James Olmos, actor and director
• Billie Jean King, tennis player and social activist
• Lucille Roybal-Allard, U.S. Representative
• Tommy Lasorda, former manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers

Related Pages

• California State University
• Los Angeles
• NCAA Division II
• California Collegiate Athletic Association

See Also

• List of California State University campuses
• List of universities in California