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UCLA is an elite public university located in Los Angeles, California. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 31,763 undergraduate students. Admissions is extremely competitive as the UCLA acceptance rate is only 9%. Popular majors include Economics, Sociology, and Political Science and Government. Graduating 92% of students, UCLA alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $44,500.
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About UCLA...
- Public College
- SAT/ACT Optional
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Pacific-12 Conference
Compare to Other Colleges
- California
- Los Angeles
University of California - Los Angeles Rankings
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UCLA Admissions
Acceptance Rate
9%
Application Deadline
Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
November 30
SAT Range
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ACT Range
No data available —
Application Fee
$70
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
Application Website
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Will You Get Into UCLA?
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Net Price
$16,999/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$21,766/ year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
57%
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Academics
Professors
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Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
7:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
68%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.368 responses
29%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.448 responses
38%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.448 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Economics
861 Graduates
Sociology
691 Graduates
Political Science and Government
671 Graduates
Psychology
648 Graduates
Biology
601 Graduates
Physiological Psychology
381 Graduates
Computer Science
348 Graduates
Computational and Applied Mathematics
347 Graduates
English
274 Graduates
History
246 Graduates
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Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
Total number of complete undergraduate programs offered online or through distance learning.
Offers Online Courses
College offers distance education courses.
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
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Online Associates Programs
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Online Bachelor's Programs
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How Students Learn
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Mix of Online and on Campus
12%
On Campus
88%
Online
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Students
Full-Time Enrollment
31,763Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
660
Undergrads Over 25
3%
Pell Grant
23%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on
320 responses
Studious and party animals. How? Beats me.
30%
Driven
21%
Every type, but studious. Very diverse in everyway
20%
Diverse
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Studious
10%
Legend in the making
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Outgoing
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Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.510 responses
Poll
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of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.609 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
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346 responses
Competitive
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Work Hard Play Hard
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Diverse
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Oppurtunistic
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The best.
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Worthwhile and engaging
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Fast-paced
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$60,700/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
92%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
89%
National
83%
74%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.252 responses
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University of California - Los Angeles Reviews
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Rating 4 out of 5
Hosting over 1,200 clubs and student organizations, UCLA has something for everyone. This is a school where it is easy to find the connections to experience new things, as well as get involved on campus (something I highly recommend). As a student who lived on campus for two years, I can confidently say that the UCLA dining halls is some of the best college dining food you will ever find, and there are plenty of health options. Academics are rigorous, but they will prepare you well for any endeavors you might have after undergrad. My complaints about this school are that you are completely on your own to figure out course scheduling, and don't receive much help from counselors. Classes are often hard to get into, which can be extremely frustrating. Lastly, academic or research-focused club participation often requires an application and even an interview, making this school highly competitive for literally everything!
- Senior
- 4 days ago
Rating 5 out of 5
My daughter just completed her freshman year, and her experience was everything we hoped for and more!
Many professors are world-renowned in their field. The students my child is surrounded by are all outstanding, and that alone is a very important factor, as I believe students will tend toward the norm, which at UCLA is a high level of achievement. Surrounding oneself with world-class students will push you to greater achievement as well. Socially, UCLA has such a diverse student body that students have no problem finding "their people." Students at UCLA are academically driven, so the party scene is limited to weekends and not the 24/7 party atmosphere at USC ( a pay-to-play party school), but kids do Uber there for parties.
UCLA's campus is serene and conducive to studying, and students feel a strong, well-earned sense of pride and camaraderie. Alumni connections are strong not just because of mutual affiliation but also because they know those degrees are hard-earned!
- Other
- a month ago
Rating 4 out of 5
My overall experience at UCLA has been pleasant. While living in the dorms, the food was great. There were healthy options and less healthy options. However, I enjoyed both! Although some complain that the walk to campus may be a lot, but I enjoy it. Although I love being a part of a large student body, it could get overwhelming at times. For example, finding a spot to sit in the food court or even the library could be difficult.
- Senior
- 6 hours ago
