University of California, Los Angeles
Public university · Los Angeles, CA · 33,475 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
9%
Extremely selective
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$14,659
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$41,373
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
93%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into University of California, Los Angeles?
University of California, Los Angeles accepts about 9 of every 100 applicants (9%), which makes it extremely selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says University of California, Los Angeles is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of California, Los Angeles's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does University of California, Los Angeles cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $41,373 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $14,659 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $15,729 for CA residents and $53,331 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$15,729
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$53,331
- Room & board$18,960
- Total cost of attendance$41,373
- Average net price after grants$14,659
Popular majors
Business Economics, Biology, Political Science, Psychology.
University of California, Los Angeles FAQ
- What is University of California, Los Angeles's acceptance rate?
- 9% — extremely selective.
- Is University of California, Los Angeles test-optional?
- The latest federal data says University of California, Los Angeles is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of California, Los Angeles's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does University of California, Los Angeles cost?
- About $41,373 a year before aid; $14,659 on average after grants.
- What is University of California, Los Angeles's FAFSA school code?
- 001315. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so University of California, Los Angeles receives your information.
- What is University of California, Los Angeles's graduation rate?
- 93% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to University of California, Los Angeles
| College | Acceptance rate | SAT (middle 50%) | Avg. net price | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont McKenna CollegeClaremont, CA | 9.6% | 1470–1560 | $26,039 | 90% |
| University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA | 9.8% | 1450–1550 | $33,056 | 90% |
| Stanbridge UniversityIrvine, CA | 10% | — | $25,124 | 51% |
| Pomona CollegeClaremont, CA | 7.1% | 1490–1560 | $18,978 | 92% |
| University of California, BerkeleyBerkeley, CA | 11% | — | $14,538 | 94% |
| Harvey Mudd CollegeClaremont, CA | 13% | 1500–1570 | $39,347 | 93% |