Why students look here
- Large, energetic campus in a major city
- Strong programs across STEM, humanities, social sciences, and arts
- High student demand with a lively, community-focused feel
Public research university
Los Angeles, CA
University of California, Los Angeles
UCLA is a public research university in an urban setting in Los Angeles, known for broad strength across engineering, life sciences, arts, and business-adjacent pathways. With a large, energetic campus culture, it offers lots of ways to get
Focus areasLife sciences · Engineering · Business-adjacent pathways · Arts · Media
At a glance
Fast facts for this college
Acceptance rate9.0%
Avg net price$12,548
Median earnings$82,511
SAT / ACTN/A
How this college is showing up in acceptd
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Profiles reporting this college2Across approved acceptd profiles
Accepted profiles2Students on acceptd who reported an admit here
Observed admit share100.0%Among acceptd profiles that reported this college
Accepted outcomes recorded2Total admit outcomes stored in acceptd
Current major signal
Computer Science
About this school
School typePublic research university
Campus settingUrban campus
Student-faculty ratio20:1
Official snapshot
In-state tuition$15,203
Out-of-state tuition$49,403
SAT / ACTN/A
Campus diversity
Total student population33,475
Student-faculty ratio20:1
Enrollment mix
Full-time99%
Part-time2%
Race and ethnicity
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Best fit for students who want
UCLA is a strong fit for students who want an urban campus with a lot of academic breadth—especially in life sciences, engineering, and creative fields. It’s also a great choice for those drawn to a high-energy campus culture and hands-on opportunities in and
Academic stylePublic research university
Campus feelUrban campus
Known areasLife Sciences + Engineering
Current Acceptd major signalComputer Science
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