Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Los Angeles, California |
| Online | ucla.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Los Angeles, California, University of California Los Angeles is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 139,489 prospective students applied, and 15,028 were granted admission. Of those admitted 6,584 enrolled in the school. 43,955 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,161 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $11,442 plus fees of $1,816. UCLA is ranked 57 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
UCLA is rated within the top 14% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for University of California Los Angeles within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#57 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#8 in Best Colleges in California
#1 in Best Public Colleges in California
#57 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#9 in Best Value Colleges in California
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1300/1530 |
| ACT | 29/35 |
| GPA | 3.92 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Nov 30, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very High |
| Application Fee | $70 |
Annual Cost to Attend
California Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,405 |
| Other Fees | $1,816 |
| Room and Board | $16,763 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,871 |
| Total One Year Cost | $36,297 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,405 |
| Other Fees | $1,816 |
| Room and Board | $16,763 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,871 |
| Total One Year Cost | $66,051 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 27% |
| Biology | 14% |
| Psychology | 9% |
| Engineering | 9% |
| History | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110662 IPEDS survey data for University of California Los Angeles.
Current students may use the University of California Los Angeles GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.