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University of California-Los Angeles

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Location: University of California-Los Angeles

UCLA

Los Angeles, California 90095-1405

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Sciences-focusedLarge campusUrbanGreek life

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

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate8.7%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

8.7%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

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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

7900.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,983

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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

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Programs (260)

Student Life

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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

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Forbes

#15

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Wall Street Journal

#26

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Washington Monthly

#47

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More About This School

Varsity Sports — Bruins

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Rankings

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History & Fun Facts

•The "Los Angeles branch of the California State Normal School" opened on August 29, 1882, on what is now the site of the Central Library of the Los Angeles Public Library system.
•In 1887, the branch campus became independent and changed its name to Los Angeles State Normal School.
•In 1914, the school moved to a new campus on Vermont Avenue (now the site of Los Angeles City College) in East Hollywood.
•Southern Branch of the University of California's Vermont Campus, 1922 On May 23, 1919, the Southern Californians' efforts were rewarded when Governor William D.
•The Southern Branch campus opened on September 15 of that year, offering two-year undergraduate programs to 250 Junior College students and 1,250 students in the Teachers College.

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

163Very High

Estimated from CA state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Los Angelespop. 3.9M

11 mi(19 min)

San Diegopop. 1.4M

119 mi(206 min)

San Franciscopop. 870K

339 mi(588 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

LAX Los Angeles9 mi

SAN San Diego117 mi

LAS Las Vegas232 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA2600 mi · ~75h 7m drive

New York, NY2455 mi · ~70h 55m drive

Hartford, CT2520 mi · ~72h 48m drive

Providence, RI2585 mi · ~74h 41m drive

Albany, NY2462 mi · ~71h 7m drive

Syracuse, NY2341 mi · ~67h 38m drive

Rochester, NY2268 mi · ~65h 31m drive

Buffalo, NY2203 mi · ~63h 39m drive

Philadelphia, PA2398 mi · ~69h 17m drive

Pittsburgh, PA2142 mi · ~61h 53m drive

Harrisburg, PA2306 mi · ~66h 37m drive

Newark, NJ2447 mi · ~70h 41m drive

Washington, DC2304 mi · ~66h 34m drive

Baltimore, MD2325 mi · ~67h 10m drive

Atlanta, GA1944 mi · ~56h 10m drive

Charlotte, NC2126 mi · ~61h 25m drive

Raleigh, NC2242 mi · ~64h 46m drive

Miami, FL2347 mi · ~67h 48m drive

Orlando, FL2209 mi · ~63h 49m drive

Tampa, FL2161 mi · ~62h 26m drive

Nashville, TN1787 mi · ~51h 37m drive

New Orleans, LA1681 mi · ~48h 34m drive

Richmond, VA2292 mi · ~66h 13m drive

Chicago, IL1752 mi · ~50h 37m drive

Detroit, MI1989 mi · ~57h 28m drive

Minneapolis, MN1530 mi · ~44h 12m drive

St. Louis, MO1596 mi · ~46h 6m drive

Kansas City, MO1364 mi · ~39h 24m drive

Indianapolis, IN1816 mi · ~52h 28m drive

Columbus, OH1984 mi · ~57h 19m drive

Cleveland, OH2055 mi · ~59h 22m drive

Milwaukee, WI1751 mi · ~50h 35m drive

Dallas, TX1249 mi · ~36h 5m drive

Houston, TX1382 mi · ~39h 55m drive

Austin, TX1237 mi · ~35h 44m drive

San Antonio, TX1213 mi · ~35h 3m drive

Los Angeles, CA11 mi · ~19 min drive

San Francisco, CA339 mi · ~9h 48m drive

San Diego, CA119 mi · ~3h 26m drive

Seattle, WA957 mi · ~27h 39m drive

Portland, OR822 mi · ~23h 45m drive

Denver, CO839 mi · ~24h 14m drive

Phoenix, AZ368 mi · ~10h 38m drive

Salt Lake City, UT585 mi · ~16h 54m drive

Honolulu, HI2549 mi · ~73h 38m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Budget

Airport Transit

Los Angeles (LAX)9 miles

Rental car

14 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

18 min$11-18

San Diego (SAN)117 miles

Rental car

176 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

234 min$140-234

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award