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University of California-Los Angeles

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Admission rate
9.0%
Extremely selective
Average net price
$14,659
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
93%
Median earnings
$88,581
10 years after enrolling

Summary

University of California-Los Angeles is a public college in Los Angeles, CA with 33,475 undergraduates. It admits 9.0% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $14,659 per year ($7,755 for families earning under $30,000). 93% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $88,581 ten years after enrolling.

public college

Admissions

Admission rate
9.0%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test blind
Fall 2024
Applicants
145,903
Fall 2023
Admitted
12,736
Fall 2023
Yield
52%
of admitted students enrolled

What University of California-Los Angeles looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkRequired
  • Class rankNot considered
  • Essay or personal statementRequired
  • RecommendationsNot considered
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceNot considered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$41,373
sticker price, per year
In-state tuition
$15,729
Out-of-state tuition
$53,331

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$7,755
  • $30–48k$8,643
  • $48–75k$10,769
  • $75–110k$15,256
  • $110k+$32,922

Get a personal estimate with University of California-Los Angeles's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
93%
Freshman retention
97%
Median earnings
$88,581
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$13,750
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
33,475
Student–faculty ratio
20:1
Receive Pell grants
32%
  • White24%
  • Hispanic24%
  • Black3%
  • Asian30%

University of California-Los Angeles FAQ

What is University of California-Los Angeles's acceptance rate?+

University of California-Los Angeles admits 9.0% of applicants, which makes it extremely selective.

Is University of California-Los Angeles test optional?+

Test blind (scores not considered).

How many students apply to University of California-Los Angeles?+

In Fall 2023, 145,903 students applied to University of California-Los Angeles and 12,736 were admitted; 6,585 enrolled.

Does University of California-Los Angeles consider legacy status?+

No. University of California-Los Angeles reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does University of California-Los Angeles require an essay?+

University of California-Los Angeles reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does University of California-Los Angeles cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $41,373 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $14,659.

What is University of California-Los Angeles's graduation rate?+

93% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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