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Academics
Undergrads at this esteemed university don’t mince words when boasting about all that UCLA has to offer. As a geography and environmental science double-major proudly declares, “There’s nothing that can’t be accomplished at UCLA. The possibilities are endless, and the resources are unparalleled.” Moreover, students appreciate the “ideal” location as well as the “pride of going to a Division I school with more NCAA championships than any other college/university.” Perhaps more notable, “UCLA is the kind of school that pushes you to work hard academically but reminds you that interaction with people outside of the classroom is just as important.” Students are continually impressed by their professors who are “leaders in their field.” Indeed, most consider it “a privilege to study under them.” While some undergrads caution that you might encounter some teachers simply “in it for the research,” others insist, “Most professors care about their students.” A political science major interjects, saying that professors “are willing to work extra hours with students and help us with anything we need.” An English major concurs, sharing, “I have never had a professor that I did not feel comfortable approaching, which has made my academic experience incredibly more beneficial.” As this grateful junior succinctly explains, “UCLA is the campus. The people, the weather, the academics, the sports; it has absolutely everything I could ever want.”
Student Body
UCLA “is the mold that fits you.” More than 30,000 undergraduates and more than 1,000 student groups virtually assure that “there is no ‘typical’ student” to be found at UCLA. This wide range of individuals and activities guarantees that “everyone has their niche.” Certainly, the Bruin community is a “vibrant” one, and “the unmatched diversity broadens students’ horizons culturally and socially.” Of course, undergrads here do tread some common ground. Many define their peers as “very hardworking and ambitious,” and they typically “strive for success and to do their absolute best.” They “know how to have a good time, but they also know when it is time to study.” Further, it’s an active student body, and it often “seems like everyone is in at least one club or organization.” Friendliness is another trademark of UCLA undergrads as a physiology major assures us, “It is very easy to talk to and meet new people and make new friends.” Fortunately, most people are “laid-back,” and while “academically invested,…[they’re] not outright competitive with other students.” This bio major sums up his peers easily by saying, “Everyone comes from different backgrounds with varied interests. The only common denominator is truly an appetite for excellence.”
Campus Life
There’s so much “hustle and bustle” at UCLA that it would be virtually “impossible to [be] bored.” While nearly everyone’s “main focus is on school,” most students also know how to “play hard.” Indeed, “whether it be in Greek life, a club or organization, everybody has somewhere they can go to relax and have some fun. The apartments are close to campus, so nearly everybody lives in a small area with close proximity.” Sports “are extremely popular here, and conversations about the Bruins are common.” There are also “tons of movie showings on campus, recreation centers, pools, activities, [and] events.” Additionally, students love being located in Los Angeles. A happy senior reveals, “You can take a fiveminute drive and you’ll be soaking in the Pacific Ocean, or take an hour drive where you can be hitting the slopes in Big Bear. You can walk down to the theater and run into Jennifer Lopez. The possibilities are endless here, with or without money.”
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Campus Tours Coordinators
tours@admission.ucla.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
UCLA Library
Fowler Museum of Cultural History
Hammer Museum
Royce Hall
Pauley Pavilion & Sports Hall of Fame
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Getty Center
Santa Monica Pier
Hollywood Bowl
Third Street Promenade
Venice Beach
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday-Friday
9am-5pm
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 2 hours
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Not Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Arrangements
Contact Coach Directly
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Arrangements
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 20 minutes from campus. Burbank Airport is 30 minutes from campus. Call the following numbers to arrange transportation from LAX: 818-556-6600 for Super Shuttle; 800-262-7433 for Prime Time Shuttle. Checker Cab Service (818-956-5959) also runs between campus and LAX. Amtrak trains and Greyhound/Trailways buses provide transportation to Los Angeles.
Driving Instructions to Campus
From the I-405 freeway (north or south), take the Wilshire Blvd. exit and follow it east to Westwood Blvd. Turn left onto Westwood Blvd. and drive onto the campus. From downtown, take Wilshire Blvd. west and turn right onto Westwood Blvd.
Local Accommodations
For the most current visitor information go to the following web site: http://www.ucla.edu/visit.html
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Admissions
- Overview
- GPA Breakdown
- Test Scores
- Testing Policies
- Deadlines
- Other Admission Factors
- Selectivity Rating
Admissions
Overview
Applicants:139,824
Acceptance Rate:9%
Average HS GPA:3.93
GPA Breakdown
59%
4.0
34%
3.75 - 3.99
5%
3.50 - 3.74
1%
3.25 - 3.49
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Test Scores
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Test Blind
Deadlines
Regular — November 30
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Application Essay
Selectivity Rating
Admissions selectivity rating
92/99
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Academics
- Faculty and Class Information
- Graduation Rates
- Majors
- Degrees
- Career Services
- Academic Rating
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
:1
Total Faculty
2,588
with Terminal Degree
1,583
Men
1,005
Women
793
Minority
579
International
Most frequent class size
2 - 9
Most frequent lab / sub section size
20 - 29
Professors interesting rating
82/99
Professors accessible rating
86/99
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
84%
Graduate in 5 years
92%
Graduate in 6 years
92%
Majors
ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES.
Architecture.
AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
African-American/Black Studies.
American Indian/Native American Studies.
Asian Studies/Civilization.
Asian-American Studies.
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other.
European Studies/Civilization.
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies.
Latin American Studies.
Near and Middle Eastern Studies.
Russian Studies.
Scandinavian Studies.
Southeast Asian Studies.
Spanish and Iberian Studies.
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Biophysics.
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology.
Computational Biology.
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography.
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Other.
Neuroscience.
Physiology, General.
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Business/Managerial Economics.
Labor Studies.
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication, General.
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
EDUCATION.
Music Teacher Education.
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education.
ENGINEERING.
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering.
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
Chemical Engineering.
Civil Engineering, General.
Computer Engineering, General.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General.
Geological/Geophysical Engineering.
Materials Engineering.
Mechanical Engineering.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
American Literature (United States).
English Language and Literature, General.
FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Arabic Language and Literature.
Chinese Language and Literature.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other.
Comparative Literature.
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other.
French Language and Literature.
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other.
Italian Language and Literature.
Japanese Language and Literature.
Korean Language and Literature.
Latin Language and Literature.
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services, Other.
Linguistics.
Russian Language and Literature.
Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
Spanish Language and Literature.
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Public Health, Other.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other.
HISTORY.
History, General.
LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other.
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Applied Mathematics, General.
Computational Mathematics.
Financial Mathematics.
Mathematics and Statistics.
Mathematics, General.
Mathematics, Other.
Statistics, General.
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Classical, Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology.
Cognitive Science.
Human Biology.
International/Global Studies.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Jewish/Judaic Studies.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.
PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Astrophysics.
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General.
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, Other.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Geophysics and Seismology.
Materials Chemistry.
Physical Sciences.
Physics, General.
PSYCHOLOGY.
Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics.
Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology.
Psychology, General.
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Public Policy Analysis, General.
SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Development Economics and International Development.
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics.
Economics, General.
Geography.
Political Science and Government, General.
Social Sciences, General.
Sociology.
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Dance, General.
Design and Applied Arts, Other.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Film/Cinema/Video Studies.
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other.
Jazz/Jazz Studies.
Music Management.
Music Performance, General.
Music Theory and Composition.
Music, General.
Musicology and Ethnomusicology.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
No
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Academic Rating
Academic rating
81/99
Careers
- Graduation Rates
- Career Services
- Students Say
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
84%
Graduate in 5 years
92%
Graduate in 6 years
92%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
No
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Information from PayScale:
Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
$73,200
Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
$140,300
Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
$77,000
Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
$149,700
Percent High Job Meaning
54%
Percent STEM
33%
Return on Investment (ROI) rating
92/99
Students Say
“UCLA is about getting a top notch education at a (currently) affordable price that will start your career off on an excellent path,” is a popular sentiment regarding how the school equips students for their future. The Career Center offers standard services like advising and counseling; job fairs; on-campus recruiting; job and internship search tools; resources for those applying to grad school or looking for international opportunities; and “JumpStart” workshops covering professional development topics in a wide variety of fields. Students seem very satisfied with what the school affords them: “Networking and marketing, you’re always told of a ton of activities, internships, resource opportunities—there are constant career fairs and activities. Also, location-wise, L.A. is a huge cosmopolitan city, you’ve got the opportunity to work in anything.” Out of UCLA alumni visiting PayScale.com, 52 percent report that they derive a high level of meaning from their job.
Tuition & Aid
- Dates
- Available Aid
- Financial Aid Statistics
- Financial Aid Rating
- Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Financial Aid Statistics
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$24,289
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
Required Fees
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
Yes
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Financial Aid Rating
Financial Aid Rating
84/99
Student Body
- Student Body Profile
- Demographics
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
33,040
Foreign Countries Represented
115
Demographics
29.73%
Asian
3.23%
Black
22.80%
Hispanic
25.77%
Caucasian
2.93%
Unknown
7.92%
International
61% female
39% male
13% are out of state
97% are full time
3% are part time
Campus Life
- Campus Life
- Housing Options
- Sports
- Student Activities
- Special Needs Admissions
- Student Services
- Sustainability
- Campus Security Report
- Other Information
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
58%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
Quality of life rating
80/99
First-Year Students living on campus
97%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
Fire safety rating
92/99
Housing Options
Apartment Married
Apartment Single
Cooperative
Dorms Coed
Frat Sorority
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Center for Accessible Education
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Spencer Scruggs
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
850
Number of Honor Societies
21
Number of Social Sororities
35
Number of Religious Organizations
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
Men's Sports (Bruins)
11 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Water Polo
Women's Sports (Bruins)
15 Sports
Basketball
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Diving
Golf
Gymnastics
Sand Volleyball
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Water Polo
Student Services
Health
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups: www.lgbt.ucla.edu/
Minority Support Groups: www.studentgroups.ucla.edu/webhome/
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Navy ROTC Offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC Offered on-campus
Sustainability
Green rating
96/99
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
% food budget spent on local/organic food
5%
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
Yes
Car Sharing Program
Yes
Carpool/Vanpool Matching Program
Yes
Condensed Work Week Option For Employees
Yes
Free Or Reduced Price Transit Passes And/Or Free Campus Shuttle
Yes
Indoor And Secure Bike Storage, Shower Facilities, And Lockers For Bicycle Commuters
Yes
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
Yes
School Developed Bicycle Plan
Yes
School Offers A Telecommute Program For Employees
Yes
Data provided by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), STARS®, as of March, 2023.
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
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