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
Not reported
NCAA division where available from verified imports.
Editorial spotlight
Strong public research university in Los Angeles
UCLA combines selective admissions, broad academics, and a major urban campus.
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