How does Cal State Apply work?

Cal State Apply is a Centralized Application Service (CAS) that simplifies the process of applying to California State University (CSU) programs. You start by selecting the programs you wish to apply to, then you submit one application that includes all necessary materials.

How do Cal State admissions work?

California residents and graduates of California high schools will be eligible for admission by earning a 2.50 or greater “a-g” GPA. Any California high school graduate or resident of California earning a GPA between 2.00 and 2.49 may be evaluated for admission based upon supplemental factors.

How long do Cal State applications take?

The admission process from application to faculty review can take anywhere from 8-12 weeks. Completed applications begin the review process as soon as they are received. We recommend you to submit your application as early as possible.

What does Cal State Apply 2025 mean?

In 2015, the California State University (CSU) launched Graduation Initiative 2025, its ambitious plan to increase graduation rates, eliminate equity gaps in degree completion and meet California's workforce needs.

Do I have to submit all Cal State applications at once?

Cal State Apply is the Centralized Application System for all 23 universities in the California State University (CSU) system. You only need to submit ONE Cal State Apply application even if you are applying to multiple CSU universities (Note: each campus you apply to requires a $70 fee).

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Is Cal State application first come first serve?

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Students can complete the document submission after completing the application on Cal State Apply. Applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis until spaces are filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Only complete applications will be reviewed.

Do you have to pay for each Cal State application?

The fee to apply to the CSU is $70 per campus. Some students may qualify for an application fee waiver.

What is Cal State long acceptance rate?

Getting into CSULB is moderately difficult. The California State University, Long Beach Acceptance rate of 42% in 2021, CSU admitted 28,400 students out of 67,407.

How do I know if I got accepted into Cal State?

Your student center is where you will find your admissions status, To-Do List and holds. These three items are important to review after you have submitted your online undergraduate Cal State Apply application to CSU Channel Islands.

What if I made a mistake on my Cal State application?

I made a mistake on my application. How can I make corrections? After you submit your application, you can't make any changes. Contact your campus(es) directly with any updated information.

Do Cal states send rejection letters?

Yes, we keep applications on file for 1 year. After receiving your deny letter, send an email to our Graduate Assistant stating that you are reapplying and would like to use some or all the documents from your previous application.

Which Cal State is harder to get into?

A Chronicle analysis of admissions rates found that Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is the most competitive school in the California State University system. UCLA and UC Berkeley are often considered the crown jewels of California public universities.

How much is a Cal State application fee?

Application Fee Waiver

You may be eligible for a waiver of the $70 fee to apply to each CSU campus.

How many essays for Cal State apply?

Although the CSU campuses will be looking at coursework and non-academic variables such as the hours spent in extra-curricular activities, the CSU system does not require any essays or personal statements and remains as objective as possible in making admissions decisions.

How competitive is Cal State?

Many Cal State schools admit a high number of applicants. In fact, most CSU schools have acceptance rates above 90%. California State University, Fresno has the highest acceptance rate at 97%, making it the easiest CSU to get into.

Can I edit my Cal State application after submitting?

Once you submit your application, most sections are locked to prevent edits. Updates you can make include: Editing your contact information. Editing your profile information (username, password, etc.).

What percentage of applicants are accepted in Cal State Los Angeles?

California State University--Los Angeles has an acceptance rate of 87%. The application deadline at California State University--Los Angeles is Dec. 16.

What is the easiest Cal State to get into?

The easiest colleges to get into in California include the Academy of Art University, California State University-Fresno, California Northstate University, Azusa Pacific University, Sonoma State University, California State University-Channel Island, and California State University-Monterey Bay.

Is Cal State easier than UC?

As you can see here, six of the nine UC schools have acceptance rates around 50% or lower, making them all at least somewhat selective. By contrast, most of the CSU schools are much easier to get into, with many having acceptance rates of 55% or higher.

How many Cal state can I apply to?

With just one application, students can apply for admission to any of the CSU's 23 universities through the Cal State Apply systemwide portal at Calstate.edu/apply.

Do Cal states require SAT?

The California State University (CSU) no longer requires the ACT/SAT examinations for admission eligibility consideration. In addition to 'A-G' course completion and high school graduation, the majority of first-time freshman applicants will be admitted based on their overall 'A-G' GPA.