University of California at Los Angeles
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$11,442
Avg in-state tuition
$41,196
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About University of California at Los Angeles
The University of California at Los Angeles is a large public university located on an urban campus in Los Angeles, California. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 31,636, and admissions are extremely selective, with an acceptance rate of 14%. The university offers 118 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 91%, and a student-faculty ratio of 18:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $11,442, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $41,196.
Rankings
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- #22 Ranked in Online Master's in Engineering Programs
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a highly selective acceptance rate.
This school is very selective about its students. Selective schools welcome 1-14% of all applicants.
This school has a highly selective acceptance rate.
This school is very selective about its students. Selective schools welcome 1-14% of all applicants.
14% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards
Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards96% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards
Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards91% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Not required or recommended
High school transcript Required
High school rank Not required or recommended
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Recommended
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards45k
Students enrolled
94%
Online student enrollment
18:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
28%
Asian
26%
Hispanic
20%
Non-U.S. Citizen
14%
Two or more races
6%
Unknown
3%
Black
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
56%
Socio-economic diversity
25% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
1
Total Online Enrollment
41,906
Percent of Programs Online
100% On-campus
0% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's Not offered
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 1% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $11,442 | $41,196 |
Graduate | $11,442 | $26,544 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,314 |
On-campus room and board | $17,599 |
On-campus other expenses | $4,625 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $15,241 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $5,284 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $13,154 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $34,980 | $64,734 |
Off-campus without family | $33,281 | $63,035 |
Off-campus with family | $25,910 | $55,664 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
51%
State Grant Aid
34%
Institution Grant Aid
50%
Pell Grant
25%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$15k
Average student debt after graduation
$52k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FBS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Beach Volleyball
- Football
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Architecture And Related Services
BA
MA
DOC
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
BA
MA
DOC
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology
BA
MA
DOC
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Asian-American Studies
BA
MA
DOC
American Indian/Native American Studies
BA
MA
DOC
African-American/Black Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Area Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Scandinavian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Russian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Latin American Studies
BA
MA
DOC
European Studies/Civilization
BA
MA
DOC
East Asian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Asian Studies/Civilization
BA
MA
DOC
African Studies
BA
MA
DOC
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Human/Medical Genetics
BA
MA
DOC
Physiology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Molecular Physiology
BA
MA
DOC
Molecular Pharmacology
BA
MA
DOC
Neuroscience
BA
MA
DOC
Molecular Toxicology
BA
MA
DOC
Epidemiology
BA
MA
DOC
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
BA
MA
DOC
Ecology
BA
MA
DOC
Biomathematics and Bioinformatics, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Bioinformatics
BA
MA
DOC
Molecular Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Biostatistics
BA
MA
DOC
Molecular Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Biophysics
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Actuarial Science
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Managerial Economics
BA
MA
DOC
5Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Information Science/Studies
BA
MA
DOC
6Education
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
7Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Geological/Geophysical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Manufacturing Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Materials Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Structural Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
8English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
American Literature (United States)
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
9Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Comparative Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Chinese Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Japanese Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
BA
MA
DOC
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Korean Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
German Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Arabic Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
French Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Latin Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Portuguese Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Italian Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
10Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Dentistry (DDS, DMD)
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Health Services Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Health
BA
MA
DOC
Medical Scientist (MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Medicine (MD)
BA
MA
DOC
Oral Biology and Oral Pathology (MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
11History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
12Legal Professions And Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Law (LL.B., J.D.)
BA
MA
DOC
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General (LL.M., M.C.L., M.L.I., M.S.L., J.S.D./S.J.D.)
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
13Library Science
BA
MA
DOC
Library Science, Other
BA
MA
DOC
14Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Mathematics
BA
MA
DOC
Computational Mathematics
BA
MA
DOC
Financial Mathematics
BA
MA
DOC
Statistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Statistics, Other
BA
MA
DOC
15Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Cognitive Science
BA
MA
DOC
Human Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
International/Global Studies
BA
MA
DOC
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