University overview
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Although the University of California at Los Angeles is the full name of this university, everyone refers to it as “UCLA”. Located in the Westwood community of Los Angeles, UCLA is a large, public, urban campus. Students at UCLA are similar to those at UC Berkeley: academically a...
Admissions
Verified DataSelectivity, enrollment funnel, and reported test score ranges from verified federal data.
Institution type
Public
Carnegie
A Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with very high research activity
Setting
Large city
Applicants
139,489
Admits
15,028
Enrolled
6,567
Academics
Verified DataEnrollment scale, calendar structure, and outcome-linked academic signals.
Total students
6,567
6,567 students
Calendar
quarter
Academic calendar
Graduation rate
92%
Reported outcomes
Retention rate
97%
First-year retention
Carnegie classification
A Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with very high research activity
Cost and affordability
Verified DataTuition, net price, and aid signals sourced from federal reporting where available.
Average net price
$13,393
After grants and scholarships for in-state students where reported.
Campus life
Verified DataCulture percentile bands describe student life intensity across common fit dimensions.
Campus culture bands are not yet available for University of California-Los Angeles UCLA. Theme attributes and athletics may still appear under Special Features.
Rankings and recognition
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Carnegie classification
A Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with very high research activity
Institutional classification used for academic peer grouping.
Athletics
NCAA Division I
NCAA division where available from verified imports.
Editorial spotlight
University of California-Los Angeles UCLA — editorial overview (Los Angeles, CA)
Although the University of California at Los Angeles is the full name of this university, everyone refers to it as “UCLA”. Located in the Westwood community of Los Angeles, UCLA is a large, public, urban campus. Students at UCLA are similar to those at UC Berkeley: academically a...
Outcomes and after college
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Median earnings
N/A
Median earnings where reported by federal outcomes data.
Retention rate
97%
First-year student retention.
Graduation rate
92%
Students graduating within 150% of normal time.
Student reviews
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Data report card
University of California-Los Angeles UCLA
Although the University of California at Los Angeles is the full name of this university, everyone refers to it as “UCLA”. Located in the Westwood community of Los Angeles, UCLA is a large, public, urban campus. Students at UCLA are similar to those at UC Berkeley: academically a...
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Special features
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Athletics
NCAA Division I
Sources and data freshness
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