University of California - Los Angeles

University of California - Los Angeles

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46,676
Total Students
33,040
Undergrads
13,636
Graduates
9%
Acceptance
📍 Los Angeles, CA
🎓 Est. 1919
🌐 Website
📊Admissions
9%
Acceptance Rate
3.7-3.95
Middle 50% GPA Range of Admitted Students
1370-1540
Composite Score
Middle 50% SAT Range of Admitted Students
31-35
Composite Score
Middle 50% ACT Range of Admitted Students

Acceptance Rate Trend

201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252%6%10%14%18%17.3%18.0%16.1%14.3%12.3%14.3%11.0%8.6%8.7%9.0%9.0%

SAT Score Range Trend

(middle 50% of admitted students)

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201712901510
201812901510
201913401540
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202112901510

Application Timeline

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Early Application Deadline
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Decision Released
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Regular Decision Deadline
December 2
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Decision Released
Late March

Application Methods

UC Application
Personal Insight Questions
Achievement Review
⚖️Fit Profile

👍 Great Fit If You Are:

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Big-stage dreamers

if you want to be in a place where the world watches, UCLA puts you in the spotlight.

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Multidimensional minds

if you want to code and write scripts, study policy and pitch startups, this school supports it all.

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Diversity-seeking students

if you want to learn with people from every background and be challenged by difference, this is the place.

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City-integrated learners

if your education thrives beyond the classroom—in studios, clinics, protests, labs—UCLA is built for that.

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Hard workers with vision

if you hustle with purpose and want top peers around you, this is your kind of intensity.

🚨 Not Ideal For:

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Structure-first types

the size and freedom can feel overwhelming without strong initiative.

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Quiet-campus lovers

this isn’t a bubble; the noise, traffic, and ambition are constant.

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Low-engagement students

you have to find your lane, claim your place, and show up; no one does it for you.

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Hyper-theoretical scholars

while theory exists, UCLA excels when ideas meet action.

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Small-class purists

some lectures are huge, and you have to advocate to build close mentorships.

📍Campus Location
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👨‍🎓Student Life

☀️ Weather & Climate

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spring

65-75°F (18-24°C)

Mild and pleasant

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summer

75-85°F (24-29°C)

Warm and dry

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fall

70-80°F (21-27°C)

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winter

60-70°F (16-21°C)

Mild with some rain

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Mediterranean climate with year-round sunshine

☀️Average 284 sunny days per year

👩‍🎓👨‍🎓 Demographics

11%
International Students

Gender Ratio

Female
59%
Male
41%

Ethnic Distribution

Asian
33%
White
26%
Hispanic
22%
International
11%
Multi-Race
5%
Other
3%

📚 Popular Majors

Biology
Economics
Psychology
Political Science
Computer Science
💰Annual Tuition
In-State$15,700
Out-of-State$37,602
🍽️Dining & Nearby Areas

Campus Area Dining

Westwood Village
Sawtelle Japantown
Brentwood

Nearby Areas

Santa Monica Pier
30 minutes

Famous beachside pier with entertainment options

Price Range: $$
Venice Beach
30 minutes

A vibrant beach known for its bohemian spirit

Price Range: $
💸Career Outcomes
$87,800
Median Earnings
91%
Employment Rate
$73,200
Starting Salary
A+
Career Grade

Top Employers

Google
Apple
Amazon
Deloitte
Disney

Top Graduate School Destinations

UCLA
Stanford
UC Berkeley
Harvard
USC