UCLA
University of California - Los Angeles
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Overview of University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)
About this school
UCLA is a public, comprehensive university. Founded in 1919, it later became the first "branch campus" of the University of California. An internationally renowned research university, UCLA emphasizes interdisciplinary teaching and exposes undergraduates early to research opportunities with faculty. Students can take part in initiatives in the arts, stem cells, nanoscience, international studies, and the environment among other areas. The campus community is diverse and promotes creative and collaborative achievements, debate and critical inquiry, and an open and inclusive environment. UCLA's 419-acre historic campus is located in the Westwood Village area of Los Angeles.
- www.ucla.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
14,426
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:31,002
- Men:13,179 Men (42.5%)
- Women:17,823 Women (57.5%)
Location
Admission Information (UCLA)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to University of California, Los Angeles is very difficult: more than 50% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT I or over 26 on the ACT; about 60% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 3 | 4 |
Science | 2 | 3 |
Foreign Language | 2 | 3 |
Social Studies | - | - |
History | 2 | - |
Academic Electives | 1 | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | January 15 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Writing component required | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Used for admission ACT: Used for admission |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 405 Hilgard Avenue |
City, State, Zip | Los Angeles, CA 90095 |
Phone | (310) 825-3101 |
Fax | - |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | November 30 |
Application Fee | $70 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | March 31 |
Accept Offer Of Admission | May 1 |
Waiting List Used | Yes |
Defer Admission | Student cannot defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Not accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | - |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 18% of 97,121 applicants were admitted |
Women | 19% of 51,800 applicants were admitted |
Men | 17% of 45,321 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 6,272 (36%) of 17,474 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 3,742 (38%) of 9,975 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 2,530 (34%) of 7,499 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 4.36 |
375 And Above | 94% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 3% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 1% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 1% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 1% |
2.00 - 2.49 | - |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 610-760 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 51% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 29% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 18% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 2% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 47% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 37% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 15% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 1% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 29 average |25-33 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 57% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 29% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 13% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 1% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (UCLA)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - In-state: $13,584|Out-of-state: $41,598 (44.8%)
- Room & Board: - $15,143 (49.94%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,173 (3.87%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $420 (1.39%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
University of California, Los Angeles accepts
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 2 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning March 15 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal and Institutional Methodologies |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 001315 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 3,693 (61.3%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 3,174 (85.9%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 3,174 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 888 (28.0%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 83% |
Average Award | $24,405 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 3,056 (96.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $20,953 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 1,789 (56.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,204 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 100 (3.2%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 170 (2.8%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,856 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 17,808 (59.1%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 16,365 (91.9%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 16,365 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 4,199 (25.7%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 83% |
Average Award | $23,980 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 15,739 (96.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $20,489 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 9,688 (59.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,052 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 330 (2.0%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 983 (3.3%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,633 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 43% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $22,013 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Not reported |
Creative Arts/Performance | Not reported |
Special Achievements/Activities | Not reported |
Special Characteristics | Not reported |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | Not reported |
Academics & Instruction (UCLA)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Quarter
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
1,570
Part-Time Faculty
1,136
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
70%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 22% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 27% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 17% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 8% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 4% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 10% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 12% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 11% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 30% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 44% of discussion sections/labs
- 30-39 students: - 13% of discussion sections/labs
- 40-49 students: - 3% of discussion sections/labs
- 50-59 students: - 1% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 16,031,117 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 4000 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Not Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
University of California, Los Angeles provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
96.6%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
74.6%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
89%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
90.7%
Programs & Majors (UCLA)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (98)
- Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering
- African Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- African-American/Black Studies
- Agricultural Engineering
- American Indian/Native American Studies
- American Literature (United States)
- Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics, General
- Arabic Language and Literature
- Architecture
- Area Studies, Other
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Asian Studies/Civilization
- Asian-American Studies
- Astrophysics
- Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, Other
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Other
- Biophysics
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry, General
- Chinese Language and Literature
- Civil Engineering, General
- Classical, Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
- Cognitive Science
- Comparative Literature
- Computational Mathematics
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Design and Applied Arts, Other
- Development Economics and International Development
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- East Asian Studies
- Ecology
- Economics, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Science
- European Studies/Civilization
- Film/Cinema/Video Studies
- Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
- French Language and Literature
- Geography
- Geography, Other
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
- Geological/Geophysical Engineering
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- Geophysics and Seismology
- German Language and Literature
- Hebrew Language and Literature
- Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
- History, General
- International Economics
- International/Global Studies
- Italian Language and Literature
- Japanese Language and Literature
- Jewish/Judaic Studies
- Korean Language and Literature
- Latin American Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
- Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services, Other
- Linguistics
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
- Materials Engineering
- Materials Science
- Mathematics, General
- Mathematics, Other
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music History, Literature, and Theory
- Music, General
- Musicology and Ethnomusicology
- Neuroscience
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
- Physiology, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Portuguese Language and Literature
- Psychology, General
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Russian Language and Literature
- Russian Studies
- Scandinavian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Sociology
- Southeast Asian Studies
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Statistics, General
- Women's Studies
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
No online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Student-designed major, Double major, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Social sciences, Biological/life sciences, Psychology
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Musical Arts, Doctor of Environment, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Dental Surgery, Doctor of Public Health, Doctor of Medicine, Juris Doctor, Doctor of Juridical Sciences
Master's Programs of Study (117)
- Accounting
- Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering
- African Studies
- African-American Studies
- American Indian/Native American Studies
- Anatomy
- Anthropology
- Applied Arts and Design--General
- Applied Social Research
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Archives/Archival Administration
- Art History
- Art/Fine Arts
- Asian Languages
- Asian Studies
- Asian-American Studies
- Astronomy
- Astrophysics
- Atmospheric Sciences
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering
- Bioinformatics
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Biomathematics
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biostatistics
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Cell Biology
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Classics
- Clinical Research
- Community Health
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Science
- Dance
- Developmental Biology
- Ecology
- Economics
- Education--General
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- English
- English as a Second Language
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Sciences
- Environmental and Occupational Health
- Epidemiology
- Evolutionary Biology
- Film, Television, and Video Production
- Finance and Banking
- Financial Engineering
- French
- Gender Studies
- Geochemistry
- Geography
- Geology
- Geophysics
- Geosciences
- German
- Health Services Management and Hospital Administration
- Historic Preservation
- History
- Human Genetics
- Human Resources Development
- Immunology
- Industrial and Manufacturing Management
- Information Studies
- International Business
- Italian
- Latin American Studies
- Law
- Library Science
- Linguistics
- Management Information Systems
- Management Strategy and Policy
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Marketing
- Materials Engineering
- Materials Sciences
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Media Studies
- Medical Physics
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology
- Molecular Genetics
- Music
- Near and Middle Eastern Languages
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies
- Neurobiology
- Nursing--General
- Oceanography
- Oral and Dental Sciences
- Organizational Behavior
- Pathology
- Pharmacology
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Physiology
- Planetary and Space Sciences
- Political Science
- Portuguese
- Psychology--General
- Public Health--General
- Public Policy
- Scandinavian Languages
- Slavic Languages
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Statistics
- Theater
- Urban Design
- Urban and Regional Planning
Campus Life (UCLA)
Location & Geography
Population
3,857,799
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Los Angeles
Campus Size
419 acres
Weather
Temperature | 48.9 average low in January, 76.6 average high in September |
Rain | 35 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 3 mile(s) from campus in Santa Monica |
Nearest Train Station | 5 mile(s) from campus in Los Angeles |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing, cooperative housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
Housing Restrictions
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
Mascot | Joe and Josephine Bruin |
School Colors | Blue and gold |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Crew | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Gymnastics | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Water Polo |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Crew | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Gymnastics | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Water Polo |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | archery, badminton, basketball, bowling, crew, cross-country running, fencing, field hockey, football, golf, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, racquetball, riflery, rugby, sailing, skiing (cross-country), skiing (downhill), soccer, softball, squash, swimming and diving, table tennis, tennis, track and field, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
University of California, Los Angeles offers choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities
Sororities
Fraternities
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus, Navy ROTC is offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
30,458
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
31,002
Women
17,823
Men
13,179
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 3.9% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 0.3% Asian
- 0.2% Black/African-American
- 25.2% Hispanic/Latino
- 5.9% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 30.3% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 31.8% White
- 2.4% Unknown
International Students
11.7%
Average Age
20
Number of Graduate Students
14,426
Student Resources (UCLA)
Study resources
Popular Departments
- Mathematics2,029 Documents
- Chemistry and Biochemistry1,551 Documents
- Life Sciences1,595 Documents
- Psychology1,071 Documents
- Physics991 Documents
Popular Courses
- MATH 32A - Calculus of Several VariablesMathematics
- LIFESCI 1 - Evolution, Ecology, and BiodiversityLife Sciences
- PSYCH 10 - Introductory PsychologyPsychology
- LIFESCI 2 - Cells, Tissues, and OrgansLife Sciences
- MATH 33B - Differential EquationsMathematics
Popular Professors
- AndersenMATH 33B
- Jared WongPSYCH 15
- elizabethdarvickPSYCH 130
- Hung PhamLIFESCI 4
- JessePSYCH 120A