Acceptance Rate
9%
Avg. SAT
1530
75th percentile
“Sun-drenched Bruin hub fuses blockbuster film dreams with biotech breakthroughs in bustling Westwood.”
Los Angeles, CA
Location
Large City
Campus Setting
UCLA traces its roots to 1919 as the Southern Branch of the University of California, evolving into a standalone campus in Westwood by 1929 amid Los Angeles' explosive growth. This public flagship draws ambitious students who thrive on big-city energy, relentless competition, and a mix of Hollywood flash and academic grind—think self-starters ready to navigate 34,000 undergraduates across a sprawling 419-acre hilltop campus. You'll find Bruin pride pulsing through powder-blue gear and packed stadiums, but the massive scale means forging your own path amid constant hustle.
Los Angeles wraps UCLA in endless possibilities, from Santa Monica beaches ten minutes away to downtown skyscrapers an hour out, fueling internships at studios and startups alike. The school's personality shines as upbeat and diverse, with students juggling classes, clubs, and celebrity sightings in Westwood Village. Tradeoffs include LA's notorious traffic and sky-high living costs, which hit harder for those craving a quieter, small-town college feel—here, you'll adapt to urban sprawl or feel swallowed by it.
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In UCLA classrooms, you'll dive into large intro lectures that seat hundreds, followed by smaller seminars where professors—many fresh from labs—push debates on everything from quantum computing to screenwriting. The university excels in engineering, biological sciences, psychology, and film through its storied School of Theater, Film and Television, while research undergrads snag spots in world-leading centers like the California NanoSystems Institute. With an 18:1 student-faculty ratio, personal connections happen if you seek them, but popular majors like computer science face fierce internal competition and impaction, limiting transfers.
Intellectual life buzzes with undergrads co-authoring papers and presenting at conferences, fueled by massive federal grants. You'll encounter a driven culture where group projects test collaboration amid grade pressure, yet open-door policies and office hours keep TAs accessible.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
33,475 undergrad • 13,860 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
26%
Black / African American
4%
Hispanic / Latino
21%
Asian
27%
Other / Multi-racial
23%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Los Angeles, CA
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
A typical week blends 8 a.m. lectures, club meetings in Ackerman Union, and sunset runs to nearby Drake Stadium, capped by weekend beach volleyball or Bruin Bash concerts drawing headliners like Billie Eilish. Residential life clusters freshmen in high-rises like De Neve Plaza overlooking the city, fostering quick bonds through floor events, though upperclassmen often scatter into off-campus apartments amid LA's housing crunch. Traditions like ringing the Victory Bell after football wins ignite school spirit, while Greek life and 1,000-plus clubs offer outlets from hiking groups to improv troupes.
The social scene pulses with energy—think packed house parties, UCLA vs. USC rivalry games, and spontaneous Westwood hangs—but challenges like parking nightmares and earthquake shakes add edge. Cost of living pushes many into roommates far from campus, and the urban vibe means safety awareness on late-night walks, yet sunny weather and cultural access keep the pace addictive for outgoing types.
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Athletics
Athletic Association
Big Ten Conference
ROTC & Veteran Support
Army
Yes
Navy
Yes
Air Force
Yes
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Recognized student veteran organization
Yes
Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU
Yes
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
97%
4 Years Graduation Rate
88%
6 Years Graduation Rate
94%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$82,511
97% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at University of California-Los Angeles and return in the fall. 88% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 94% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
88%
4-6 years
6%
Non-grad
6%
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Key Statistics
Type
Public
Tuition
$11,564
Acceptance
9%
Undergrads
33,475
4-Year Grad Rate
88%
Endowment
$3.2B
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1405