University of California at Los Angeles
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About University of California at Los Angeles
School Type:
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: Yes
Accreditation: regional
The University of California at Los Angeles is a large public university located on an urban campus in Los Angeles, California. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 32,122, and admissions are extremely selective, with an acceptance rate of 11%. The university offers 121 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 92%, and a student-faculty ratio of 18:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $11,442, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $41,196.
$11,442
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$41,196
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- #10 Ranked in Colleges With the Most International Students
- #10 Ranked in Colleges With the Most International Students
- #22 Ranked in Online Master's in Engineering Programs
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
11% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
97% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
92% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scoresNot required or recommended
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankNot required or recommended
Letter of recommendationNot required or recommended
High school GPARequired
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRequired
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Recommended
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile-
SAT 25th-75th Percentile-
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
47k
Students enrolled
68%
Online student enrollment
18:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
27%
Unknown
3%
Black
4%
Hispanic
20%
Two or more races
6%
Non-U.S. Citizen
14%
Asian
26%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
22% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
1
Total Online Enrollment
31312
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.68% online, 32% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
100% On-campus
0% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor'sNot offered
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master's1% online
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $59,784 | $59,784 |
| Graduate | $54,672 | $54,672 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1200 |
| On-campus room and board | $17758 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2600 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $81342 | $81342 |
| Off-campus without family | $60984 | $60984 |
| Off-campus with family | $60984 | $60984 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
31%
State Grant Aid
34%
Institution Grant Aid
24%
Pell Grant
22%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$14k
Average student debtafter graduation
$52k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- All Track Combined
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Beach Volleyball
- Gymnastics
- Rowing
- Softball
- Swimming Diving
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES. | |||
| 2 | AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, AND GENDER STUDIES. | |||
| 3 | AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES. | |||
| 4 | BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES. | |||
| 5 | BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES. | |||
| 6 | COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS. | |||
| 7 | COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES. | |||
| 8 | EDUCATION. | |||
| 9 | ENGINEERING. | |||
| 10 | ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS. | |||
| 11 | FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS. | |||
| 12 | HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED CLINICAL SCIENCES. | |||
| 13 | HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS. | |||
| 14 | HISTORY | |||
| 15 | HISTORY. | |||
| 16 | LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES. | |||
| 17 | LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES. | |||
| 18 | LIBRARY SCIENCE. | |||
| 19 | MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS. | |||
| 20 | MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES. | |||
| 21 | NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION. | |||
| 22 | PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. | |||
| 23 | PHYSICAL SCIENCES. | |||
| 24 | PSYCHOLOGY. | |||
| 25 | PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS. | |||
| 26 | SOCIAL SCIENCES. | |||
| 27 | VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS. |
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