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University of California-Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA·Public·~9% acceptance

Located in Los Angeles, CA, University of California-Los Angeles is a public university. It admits about 9% of applicants, making it one of the most selective schools in the country. The average net price after aid is about $12,548 per year. About 93% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $82,511 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$12,548/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $38,614
Aid cuts ~$26,066/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
RD
Nov 30

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Admissions
GPA range3.51–4
SAT (middle 50%)Not considered
ACT (middle 50%)Not considered
Test policyTest blind
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
93%
graduation rate
97%
freshman retention
$59,063
median earnings, 6yr
$82,511
median earnings, 10yr
How University of California-Los Angeles reads an application

What University of California-Los Angeles values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)Application essaysState residency
Important
ExtracurricularsTalent / abilityCharacter / personal qualitiesFirst-generation statusGeographic residenceVolunteer workWork experience
Also considered
Class rankTest scoresRecommendationsAlumni relation (legacy)

From University of California-Los Angeles’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What University of California-Los Angeles requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorCollege-prep programApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency

From federal IPEDS data — what University of California-Los Angeles requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is University of California-Los Angeles's acceptance rate?
University of California-Los Angeles admits about 9% of applicants.
How much does University of California-Los Angeles cost?
At University of California-Los Angeles, the average net price after aid is about $12,548 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $38,614 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of California-Los Angeles?
None. University of California-Los Angeles is test blind: SAT and ACT scores are not considered in admissions decisions.
What are University of California-Los Angeles's application deadlines?
University of California-Los Angeles's deadline is Regular Decision around Nov 30. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does University of California-Los Angeles value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, University of California-Los Angeles rates Course rigor, Grades (GPA), Application essays, and State residency as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Extracurriculars, Talent / ability, Character / personal qualities, First-generation status, Geographic residence, Volunteer work, and Work experience. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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