University of California at Los Angeles School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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$13,240
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$42,994
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About University of California at Los Angeles
The University of California, Los Angeles enrolls more than 44,000 students annually. The competitive public university accepts 12% of applicants and graduates 92% of its students. UCLA offers more than 135 majors at the undergraduate level and over 150 master's and doctoral programs. The 419-acre campus is home to 16 recreation centers and over 1,200 student clubs and organizations.
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$42,994
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Admissions Breakdown
This school has a highly selective acceptance rate.
This school is very selective about its students. Selective schools welcome 1-14% of all applicants.
Acceptance Rate Insight
12% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
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 awardsRetention Rate Insight
97% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2018 and returned in Fall 2019.
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 awardsGraduation Rate Insight
92% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2013. 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.
Test scores Required
High school rank Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Completion of college prep program Required
High school transcript Required
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
Open admission No
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Recommended
SAT & ACT
Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.
While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsSAT 25th-75th Percentile 1300-1530
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 29-35
SAT & ACT
Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.
While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsSAT 25th-75th Percentile 1300-1530
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 29-35
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards44k
Number of Students Enrolled
5%
Online Student Enrollment
18:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
28%
Asian
25%
Hispanic
20%
Non-U.S. Citizen
15%
Two or more races
5%
Unknown
3%
Black
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
55%
Socio-economic diversity
26% 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
2,153
Percent of Programs Online
100% On-campus
0% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates
Associate
Bachelor's
Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
26%
State Grant Aid
33%
Institution Grant Aid
46%
Pell Grant
26%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$52k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
$15k
Average student debt after graduation
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How Does Online College Accreditation Work?Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.