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University of California Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California

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Overview

Enrollment

46,116
University of California Los Angeles overview
Location Los Angeles, California
Online ucla.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Large City
University of California Los Angeles overview
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

9/10

Overall

10/10

Academics

8/10

Resources

10/10

Outcomes

10/10

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.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Exceptional
University of California Los Angeles overview
SAT 1300/1530
ACT 29/35
GPA 3.92

Applications Accepted

10.8% 
University of California Los Angeles overview
Applications Due Nov 30, 2023
Applicant Competition Very High
Application Fee $70

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Annual Cost to Attend

California Resident Tuition

$11,442
In State Costs for University of California Los Angeles
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

$41,196
Out of State Costs for University of California Los Angeles
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

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$70,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

90% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by University of California Los Angeles students
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.