About University of California-Los Angeles

Founded in 1919, University of California-Los Angeles is a Public college. Located in Los Angeles, which is a city setting in California, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 30,873 full time undergraduate students, and 12,675 full time graduate students.

Campus Topics

2%
"We're apathetic"
15%
"We know about current events and vote"
59%
"We participate and encourage others to get involved"
24%
"There's nothing we won't protest"
4%
"We save it for the classroom"
13%
"Sometimes, but not often"
50%
"There's usually intelligent conversation to be found"
33%
"All the time, including weekends"
2%
"It's not really our thing"
15%
"Occasinally we gallery crawl"
63%
"There are a variety of opportunities"
20%
"We're a very artistic group"
2%
"I'm always terrified"
3%
"I only go out in groups"
33%
"I usually let someone know where I'm going"
63%
"I feel extremely safe"
5%
"We don't play sports"
0%
"We play recreationally"
16%
"We bought the gear"
79%
"We live for the big game"
7%
"Haven't met them"
9%
"Available in class"
70%
"They keep regular office hours"
14%
"They're always available"
3%
"No greek life, but other groups to join"
18%
"There is some involvement, but not a lot"
77%
"Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity"
2%
"It's everything. If you're not greek, you're a geek"
5%
"We're not into drinking at all"
23%
"Maybe a little, but it's not a big thing"
41%
"We only party on weekends"
32%
"There's some drinking happening every night"
7%
"Never, we're here to learn"
60%
"There might be people who do"
28%
"People are known to partake on weekends"
4%
"There's a huge drug scene"

Admissions Requirements for University of California-Los Angeles

Admissions at UCLA are considered Most Selective, with 17% of all applicants being admitted. In the 2017/2018 school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 7% of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling. 100% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 100% were in the top quarter, and 97% were in the top tenth.

The application fee is $70 and you can apply online.

SAT Range: 1160 - 1470

Reading & Writing 570 - 710
Math 590 - 760
SAT Community Homepage

ACT Range: 28 - 33

English 28 - 35
Math 27 - 34
ACT Community Homepage

Student Body

Students

57%

female

43%

male

30,873

Total Undergrad Enrollment

12,675

Total Grad Students

13%

Out-Of-State

75%

In-State

12%

International

Organizations

1,000

Student Organizations

32

Fraternities

33

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

37%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
29%
% Black or African-American
3%
% Hispanic/Latino
22%
% White or Caucasian
27%

Academics

The University of California-Los Angeles Academic calendar runs on a semester basis. In the 2017/2018 school year the student to faculty ratio was 17:1. There are 1848 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at University of California-Los Angeles include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Cost

The total cost to attend on campus is $56,307. Let's break that cost down. Room and board will run $15,069 annually. Books and Supplies will cost another $1,636. And lastly, in state tuition and fees is $12,920. Additional cost elements for out of state students are as follows:

Cost Out of State

$39,602

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,636

Books and Supplies

$15,069

Room and Board

56,307

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$7,900
$30 - $48K
$9,093
$48 - $75K
$12,416
$75 - $110K
$19,939
$110K & UP
$28,741

Financial Aid

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

64% of students attending University of California-Los Angeles receive some sort of financial aid. 30% were awarded federal grants. While 32% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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