Key differences on Getting in
- 1
U. Texas at El Paso's yield is 24 pts higher than California State University-Los Angeles's
Yield rate - 2
California State University-Los Angeles admits 91% vs. 100% at U. Texas at El Paso
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- U. Texas at El PasoOpen
- California State University-Los AngelesOpen
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 800–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 13–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- U. Texas at El PasoTest-optional
- California State University-Los AngelesTest-blind
How they read a record
U. Texas at El Paso
GPA, the high school record, and class rank are required; a college-prep program is considered.
California State University-Los Angeles
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
What they look at
| Factor | U. Texas at El Paso | California State University-Los Angeles |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Required | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Required | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why