Guide · updated September 2026
Best Universities in Los Angeles
We compared 12 universities in Los Angeles — typical tuition is ₹16.23 L a year.
Universities12
Typical tuition₹16.23 Lmedian, per year
Tuition range₹9.94 L – ₹33.46 Llowest course fee
Quick verdict
Which one is best depends on what you measure — here is the leader on each.
Top 12 — Best Universities in Los Angeles
Universities with a Times Higher Education world rank come first (0 of the 12 here have one), then the rest by number of courses offered.
California State University Los Angeles
Los Angeles, United States
from ₹12.05 L/yrTuition
20Courses
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Los Angeles, United States
from ₹13.35 L/yrTuition
1Courses
California University of Management and Sciences
Los Angeles, United States
from ₹9.94 L/yrTuition
1Courses
At a glance
The first 8 side by side.
| University | City | World rank | Tuition from | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of California, Los Angeles | Los Angeles | — | ₹25.38 L | 37 |
| California State University Long Beach | Los Angeles | — | ₹13.64 L | 35 |
| California State University Northridge | Los Angeles | — | ₹11.89 L | 30 |
| California State University Los Angeles | Los Angeles | — | ₹12.05 L | 20 |
| Loyola Marymount University | Los Angeles | — | ₹25.18 L | 10 |
| Dongguk University | Los Angeles | — | ₹33.46 L | 2 |
| American University of Health Sciences | Los Angeles | — | ₹23.5 L | 1 |
| California State Polytechnic University, Pomona | Los Angeles | — | ₹13.35 L | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Which are the best universities in Los Angeles?
Based on the current catalogue, the leading options here are University of California, Los Angeles, California State University Long Beach, California State University Northridge, California State University Los Angeles, Loyola Marymount University. Universities with a Times Higher Education world rank are listed first, then the rest by number of courses offered.
How much does it cost to study in Los Angeles?
Across 12 universities with published fees, the typical (median) lowest tuition is about ₹16.23 L a year, ranging from ₹9.94 L to ₹33.46 L. Living costs are extra.
Which is the cheapest university in Los Angeles?
California University of Management and Sciences has the lowest published tuition in this list. Courses from ₹9.94 L a year.
How many universities are covered?
12 universities match this guide; the top 12 are shown.
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