Freshman Admission Requirements (2024)

GPA/A-G CourseworkGPA (2.0 - 2.49) x 800
Courses above 30 semesters (10 courses)
STEM Courses taken beyond the minimum required

15 points for each additional A-G college prep semester above the minimum/150 points maximum

25 points for each additional STEM course above the minimum required/150 points maximum

Local Admission AreaLocal Admission Area300 points/300 points maximumFirst GenerationNo high school
Some high school
High school graduate
Some college 2-year college graduate100 points/100 points maximumEducational Programs ParticipationAVID
Upward Bound
Talent Search or Education Opportunity Center
Puente Project
Independent Living Project (ILP)
MESA Project
Other100 points/100 points maximumLow Income Qualified for Application Fee WaiverFee Waiver granted on Cal State Apply Application200 points/200 points maximumFree and Reduced LunchAttended institution marked as eligible for Free and Reduced Lunch200 points/200 points maximumYouth ServicesWard of the Court
Foster Youth
Unaccompanied Youth100 points/100 points maximumMilitaryMilitary Status of Active Duty, National Guard, Reserved, or Veteran100 points/100 points maximumWork StatusAt least 10 hours/week100 points/100 points maximum