At Cal State LA, we are dedicated to engagement, service, and the public good. Through our programs, initiatives and volunteer work in our communities, we enrich our city, our region, our state and our world.
IN THE HEART OF LOS ANGELES
Cal State LA’s commitment to uplifting and transforming the economies and social well-being of communities across the region led to an anchor institution designation by the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities. The University is a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution, Minority-Serving Institution, and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution.
#1
IN THE NATION
FOR UPWARD MOBILITY
TOP 10
RANKED BY WASHINGTON MONTHLY
FOR SERVICE, RESEARCH
AND SOCIAL MOBILITY
250+
NONPROFIT AND COMMUNITY
PARTNERS
IN THE NEWS
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CAL STATE LA SELECTED AS ANCHOR INSTITUTION FOR NATIONWIDE CUMU INITIATIVE
The Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities selected Cal State LA as an anchor institution as part of a new effort to uplift and transform the economies and social well-being of communities across the nation.