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University of California-Los Angeles

UCLA

Los Angeles, California 90095-1405

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Among the most selective in the Northeast — top graduate earnings

University of California-Los Angeles is a public institution in Los Angeles with particular strength in biology and psychology.

A large campus of 33K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

93% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $82,511 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,013.

Established
1919
Motto
Fiat lux
Mascot
Joe BruinJosephine Bruin
Type
Public land-grant research university
Conference
all major Division I sports and has won 136 national championships
Division
Division I

Campus Visits

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9%Acceptance
SAT Avg
33,040Students
18:1Student:Faculty
93%Grad Rate
$82,511Earnings 10yr
$14,013Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of California-Los Angeles Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate8.7%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

8.7%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$13,747
Tuition (out-of-state)$44,524
Room & Board$17,148
Books & Supplies$1,574
Total Cost of Attendance$36,643
Average Net Price$14,013
Median Debt at Graduation$14,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$148

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$6,864
$30–48K$8,731
$48–75K$11,065
$75–110K$17,250
$110K+$30,481

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$14,013

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

79.3%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,983

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

251

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (260)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
33,040
Gender Split
61% / 39%
Women / Men
First Generation
38%
Pell Grant Recipients
27%

Race & Ethnicity

White 25%
Black 3%
Hispanic 23%
Asian 30%
Two+ 8%
Int'l 8%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate92.7%
Freshman Retention96.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$59,063
8 Years$72,864
10 Years$82,511

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$68,500
Men
$80,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#17
Forbes
#15
Wall Street Journal
#26
Washington Monthly
#47

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Bruins

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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