At Cal State L.A. we believe that compassion and caring for one another are at the heart of what an education means. Founded in 1947, our University is committed to the well-being of our city and our region and focused on becoming a powerful engine of social mobility. We are dedicated to providing an affordable, outstanding education to our students and ensuring that they leave Cal State L.A. with the expertise and accomplishments that will lead to further success.William Covino Cal State L.A.’s eight colleges are recognized for outstanding academic programs and professors who are renowned mentors and researchers. We’ve been named by Washington Monthly as one of the top ten master’s universities in the nation for our contribution to the public good. This exceptional honor is based on our graduation rates, public service by our students, and research funding that supports transformative faculty scholarship. In addition, The Princeton Review has recognized Cal State L.A. for having oneMORE