University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Founded 1919
President Gene Block (Chancellor)
Fees USD 13,256
Acceptance Rate Very Selective (<20%)
Campus Setting Suburban
The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is a public research university founded in 1919, located in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles. UCLA is the most applied-to university in the United States, receiving over 174,000 applications annually. It enrolls approximately 46,000 students and consistently ranks among the top 15 universities globally. UCLA is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center (a top-10 hospital), produces more Fortune 500 CEOs than any UC campus, and is the top athletic program in collegiate sports history.
Schools and Colleges
- David Geffen School of Medicine — Top-10 medical school and research hospital
- Anderson School of Management — Top-15 global MBA program
- School of Law — Top-15 US law school
- Henry Samueli School of Engineering — Top-ranked engineering programs
- School of Theater, Film and Television — Premier film school
- College of Letters and Science — Comprehensive liberal arts
How to Apply
- Application: UC Application (not Common App)
- Application Fee: $80
- Test Scores: Test-free (UC policy)
- Acceptance Rate: ~9%
- In-State Tuition: ~$13,256 | Out-of-State: ~$43,010
Key Deadlines
- Application Window: November 1–30