#1 For Upward Mobility
Cal State LA is ranked number one in the U.S. for the upward mobility of our graduates. That means we’re the best university in the nation at helping our students earn their degrees and propel up the economic ladder.
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Cal State LA ranks No. 1 in upward mobility in California Mobility Index rankings
New ranking identifies Cal State LA, which also owns a No. 1 ranking nationally, as California’s top-ranked institution for upward mobility.
President Eanes, Cal State LA celebrate MLK’s legacy during Kingdom Day Parade
Thirty members of the Cal State LA community were among the thousands to honor the memory of the civil rights icon at the 40th annual Kingdom Day Parade
Carnegie Foundation designates Cal State LA as a research institution with high spending and doctorate production
The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has designated Cal State LA as a Research 2 institution in its 2025 Research Activity Designations.