COLLEGE PROFILE
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
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UCLA is a public, comprehensive university. Founded in 1919, it later became the first "branch campus" of the University of California. An internationally renowned research university, UCLA emphasizes interdisciplinary teaching and exposes undergraduates early to research opportunities with faculty. Students can take part in initiatives in the arts, stem cells, nanoscience, international studies, and the environment among other areas. The campus community is diverse and promotes creative and collaborative achievements, debate and critical inquiry, and an open and inclusive environment. UCLA's 419-acre historic campus is located in the Westwood Village area of Los Angeles.
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| Web Site | www.ucla.edu/ |
| Institution Type | Public |
| Coeducational | Yes |
| Undergraduate Students | 27,199 |
| Women | 14,911 (54.8%) |
| Men | 12,288 (45.2%) |
| Graduate Students | 13,476 |
ADMISSION
| Entrance Difficulty | Very difficult |
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| Overall Admission Rate | 25% of 61,564 applicants were admitted |
| Early Action Offered | No |
| Early Decision Offered | No |
| Regular Admission Deadline | November 30 |
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
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| Academic GPA | X | |||
| Standardized Tests | X | |||
| Essay | X | |||
| Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
| Average GPA | 4.22 |
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| SAT Math | 669 average 610-740 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Critical Reading | 622 average 560-690 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Writing | 645 average 590-710 range of middle 50% |
| ACT Composite | 28 average 25-31 range of middle 50% |
MONEY MATTERS
| Cost of Attendance | In-state: $31,815 Out-of-state: $54,693 |
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Tuition and Fees | In-state: $12,692 Out-of-state: $35,570 |
Room and Board | $14,232 |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 85% |
| Average Freshman Award | $21,754 |
| Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates | $18,814 |
ACADEMICS
| Academic Calendar System | Quarter |
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| General Education/ Core Curriculum | Required |
| Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates | 2,014 |
| Regular Class Size | 2-9 students: 22% of classes 10-19 students: 30% of classes 20-29 students: 16% of classes 30-39 students: 6% of classes 40-49 students: 4% of classes 50-59 students: 10% of classes Over 100 students: 12% of classes |
CAMPUS LIFE
| Los Angeles Population | 3,694,820 |
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| Nearest Metropolitan Area | Los Angeles |
| Freshman Housing Guarantee | Freshmen are guaranteed housing |
| Students in College Housing | 94% of freshmen, 45% of all students |
| Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
| Mascot | Joe and Josephine Bruin |
| Sororities | 13% of women participate |
| Fraternities | 13% of men participate |
STUDENTS
| Ethnicity of Students from U.S. | 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 36.7% Asian 3.6% Black/African-American 18.2% Hispanic/Latino 3.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.3% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 34.2% White 3.4% Unknown |
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| International Students | 7.4% from 116 countries |
| First-Year Students Returning | 97.0% |
| Students Graduating Within 4 Years | 67.5% |
| Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months | Not reported |
| Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly | Not reported |
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| GPA | SAT | ACT | ||||
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| UW | W | M | CR | W | ||
| Average | 3.70 | 4.11 | 672 | 646 | 660 | 29 |
| Low | 2.26 | 2.32 | 410 | 430 | 420 | 19 |
| High | 4.00 | 5.00 | 800 | 800 | 800 | 36 |
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DID YOU KNOW?
• In 1969 UCLA was the first node on what became the Internet.
• The UCLA Philharmonia is an orchestra made up entirely of university students, including some who aren't even music majors.
• UCLA alumni and faculty are consistently involved with the Academy Awards, either as nominees or producers working behind the scenes.
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