# University of California-Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/university-of-california-los-angeles

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 9.0% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test blind (scores not considered) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 145,903 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 12,736 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $41,373 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $14,659 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $7,755 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $8,643 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $10,769 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $15,256 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $32,922 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 33,475 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 93% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $88,581 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $13,750 (FY2024) |

## What University of California-Los Angeles considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 110662. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology