University of California, Los Angeles

University of California, Los Angeles



Student Population: 41,908
Undergraduate Population: 29,585
Student to Faculty Ratioa: 16
Total Annual Costc: $58,099
In-State Tuitionc: $12,763
Out-of-State Tuitionc: $37,471
Percent on Financial Aidd: 65%
Average Grant Aid Received (FT/First-Time): $10,695
Percent Admittede: 17%
SAT Composite Rangef: 1180-1470
ACT Composite Rangef: 28-33

A highly regarded public university established in 1919, the University of California, Los Angeles is nestled on 419 acres in the heart of Los Angeles, in close proximity to Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, and the Pacific Ocean. The university receives the most applications of any institution in the country: it racked up 102,000 freshman applications in the fall of 2017, and serves over 43,000 undergraduate and graduate students. UCLA prides itself in academic diversity, over 125 majors, over 80 minors, and nearly 150 graduate programs to choose from. The school has averaged $1 billion annually in research grants and awards, and the Ronald Regan UCLA Medical Center is considered a top hospital in the country, exposing future doctors to a world-class staff. Around 20% of students are international, and study abroad is highly popular, with options in 35 countries. Notable alumni include YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki and Google VP/internet pioneer Vint Cerf. The UCLA Bruins compete in the Pac-12 and have a fierce conference rivalry with the USC Trojans; the Bruins have the most NCAA Division I team titles of all-time with 113 in total.