University of California Los Angeles

Overview

The University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) is a public research university located in the Westwood district of Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1919 as the Southern Branch of the University of California, it is the second-oldest of the ten-campus University of California system. Encompassing a suburban campus of 419 acres designed in the Romanesque Revival architectural style, UCLA is divided into the College of Letters and Science and a number of graduate schools and programs, including highly regarded schools of engineering, business, film, theater, and the health sciences. The university is known for its rigorous academic programs and highly selective admissions process. UCLA offers on-campus housing across multiple residential halls and apartment complexes. Among its varied academic offerings, the university is renowned for majors in psychology, biology, and political science. In athletics, the UCLA Bruins compete at the Division I level in the Pac-12 Conference, with a storied history in men's basketball and football.

In the most recent statistical year 149,801 prospective students applied, and 12,845 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 6,462 enrolled in the school.  44,390 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,040 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $11,564 plus fees of $1,837. UCLA is ranked 58 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.