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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
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- 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
No data available —
ACT Range
No data available —
Application Fee
$70
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
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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
69%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.356 responses
29%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.436 responses
38%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.436 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Economics
861 Graduates
Sociology
691 Graduates
Political Science and Government
671 Graduates
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
Total number of certificate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Associates Programs
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Online Bachelor's Programs
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How Students Learn
Based on class setting of student enrollment.
Mix of Online and on Campus
12%
On Campus
88%
Online
0%
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
308 responses
Studious and party animals. How? Beats me.
30%
Driven
21%
Every type, but studious. Very diverse in everyway
20%
Diverse
10%
Studious
10%
Legend in the making
4%
Stressed
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Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
51%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.498 responses
Poll
73%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.597 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on
334 responses
Competitive
28%
Work Hard Play Hard
19%
Diverse
16%
Oppurtunistic
13%
The best.
8%
Worthwhile and engaging
7%
Overrated
3%
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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.249 responses
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University of California - Los Angeles Reviews
Rating 3.98 out of 5 5,609 reviews
Rating 2 out of 5
As a graduate in the class of 2024, I honestly don't understand why people put UCLA on the pedestal so much. To be frank, my four years here were the worst of my life. The university does a poor job of supporting struggling students, and most professors don't have much interest in teaching undergraduates. Most counselors, advisors, and other employees are anywhere from indifferent about their job to downright hostile to students. I literally been screamed at by academic counselors. The social culture is also incredibly elitist and exclusionary, and it is hard to meet and connect with others. Most clubs and student organizations here require applications and interviews to join, and they reject the vast majority of students. I am kinda shocked that more people don't talk about this aspect because college should be an environment where you explore new activities and meet new people, but the student culture here makes that impossible.
- Alum
- 2 days ago
Rating 5 out of 5
As with any college, the experience is what you make of it. UCLA just presents a lot of diversity in terms of the experiences that you can have. You can get your party fix in on Thursdays at frat row, kickbacks through cultural or professional organizations, or even a warehouse rave in the Arts District. Academically, there are plenty of opportunities for research and internships. It can be difficult to get into certain classes until you are in your 3rd or 4th year, though. Living on campus is really helpful for finding friends and the food is definitely a blow-out compared to other schools I've visited. Only downside is that housing in general is expensive due to the area, so you'll likely be sharing a room and living on a budget!
- Alum
- 2 months ago
Rating 5 out of 5
UCLA is in the perfect location, Westwood, with lots of shops, cafes, and grocery stores. The weather is also amazing (other than occasionally raining). The professors are also relatively helpful!
- Freshman
- 2 days ago
