University of California-Los Angeles

www.ucla.edu

Add Comparison
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $12,260
    3.6% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $14,512
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    8.97%
    146,272 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    47,335
    96% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    92.6%
    5,772 Graduates

    About

    University of California-Los Angeles is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of California-Los Angeles were Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (782 degrees awarded), General Political Science & Government (723 degrees), and General Psychology (721 degrees).

    In 2024, 15,392 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of California-Los Angeles. 56.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (4,123 degrees), 1.02 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (4,044 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at University of California-Los Angeles is $12,260, which is $−19,660 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

    About the photo: UCLA Royce Hall
    Photo by Prayitno / Thank you for (12 millions +) view
    Doctoral Universities: Highest Research ActivityDoctoral Universities

    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of California-Los Angeles is $12,260, which is $19,660 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,512.

    In 2024, 55% of undergraduate students attending University of California-Los Angeles received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 19% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $12,260
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of California-Los Angeles was $12,260. The cost of tuition at University of California-Los Angeles is $−19,660 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

    This chart compares the tuition costs of University of California-Los Angeles (in red) with those of other similar universities.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Average Net Price

    $14,512
    2024 Value
    4.31%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 University of California-Los Angeles had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,512. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of California-Los Angeles grew by 4.31%.

    This chart compares the average net price of University of California-Los Angeles (in red) with that of other similar universities.

    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Other Student Expenses

    $17,604
    Room and Board
    $1,574
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at University of California-Los Angeles was of $17,604 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 5.07% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,574. The cost of books and supplies increased by 9.84% during the same period.

    This chart compares the average student costs at University of California-Los Angeles (in red) with that of similar universities.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Financial Aid by Income Level

    55%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    19%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    55% of undergraduate students at University of California-Los Angeles received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

    This chart compares the average award discount at University of California-Los Angeles (in red) with that of other similar universities.

    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Admissions

    University of California-Los Angeles received 146,272 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 0.253% annual growth. Out of those 146,272 applicants, 13,114 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 8.97% acceptance rate.

    There were 47,335 students enrolled at University of California-Los Angeles in 2024. 81% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

    University of California-Los Angeles has an overall enrollment yield of 50.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    8.97%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    13,114
    Accepted Out of 146,272

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of California-Los Angeles was 8.97% (13,114 admissions from 146,272 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 8.73%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 0.253%, while admissions grew by 2.97%.

    This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of California-Los Angeles (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

    View Data
    Save Image
    View Data
    Save Image

    SAT Scores

    81%
    Submission Percentage (2019)
    4,802
    Scores Submitted (2019)

    81% of enrolled first-time students at University of California-Los Angeles in 2019 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

    The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Enrollment

    University of California-Los Angeles had a total enrollment of 47,335 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of California-Los Angeles is 45,444 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,891. This means that 96% of students enrolled at University of California-Los Angeles are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at University of California-Los Angeles, both undergraduate and graduate, is 26.6% Asian, 24.7% White, 21.6% Hispanic or Latino, 6.78% Two or More Races, 3.65% Black or African American, 0.167% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.15% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at University of California-Los Angeles in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Female (17.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (16.2%) and White Female (14.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (13.3%), followed by White Male (13%) and Asian Female (9.92%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    96%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at University of California-Los Angeles in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 47,335 students. The full-time enrollment at University of California-Los Angeles is 45,444 and the part-time enrollment is 1,891. This means that 96% of students enrolled at University of California-Los Angeles are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

    This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of California-Los Angeles (in red) compares to similar universities.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Retention Rate over Time

    97%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of California-Los Angeles was 97%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), University of California-Los Angeles had a retention rate higher than its peers.

    This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of California-Los Angeles (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Asian
      12,574 enrolled students
    2. White
      11,678 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      10,220 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at University of California-Los Angeles is 26.6% Asian, 24.7% White, 21.6% Hispanic or Latino, 6.78% Two or More Races, 3.65% Black or African American, 0.167% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.15% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,423 students (3.01%) did not report their race.

    View Data
    Save Image
    View Data
    Save Image

    Graduates

    In 2024, 1,996 more women than men received degrees from University of California-Los Angeles. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of California-Los Angeles is asian (4,123 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (4,044 degrees).

    The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of California-Los Angeles is Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (782 degrees awarded), followed by General Political Science & Government (723 degrees) and General Psychology (721 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of California-Los Angeles, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Math & Statistics (900 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (280 degrees), and Social Sciences (2,753 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Physicians
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of California-Los Angeles are Physicians (437,594 people), Other managers (366,820 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (361,068 people), Postsecondary teachers (242,163 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (189,087 people).

    The most specialized majors at University of California-Los Angeles in 2024 are Math & Statistics (900 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (280 degrees), Social Sciences (2,753 degrees), Library Science (73 degrees), and Biology (1,852 degrees) (as of 2024).

    View Data
    Save Image

    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of California-Los Angeles are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Logisticians, Economists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

    The most specialized majors at University of California-Los Angeles are Math & Statistics (900 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (280 degrees), Social Sciences (2,753 degrees), Library Science (73 degrees), and Biology (1,852 degrees) (as of 2024).

    View Data
    Save Image

    Common Industries by Major

    General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of California-Los Angeles are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (604,657 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (558,099 people), Elementary & secondary schools (515,953 people), Computer Systems Design (309,943 people), and Legal services (289,019 people).

    The most specialized majors at University of California-Los Angeles are Math & Statistics (900 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (280 degrees), Social Sciences (2,753 degrees), Library Science (73 degrees), and Biology (1,852 degrees) (as of 2024).

    View Data
    Save Image

    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of California-Los Angeles.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
      782 degrees awarded
    2. General Political Science & Government
      723 degrees awarded
    3. General Psychology
      721 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of California-Los Angeles was Econometrics & Quantitative Economics with 782 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of California-Los Angeles according to their major.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    6,698
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    8,694
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 6,698 degrees were awarded to men at University of California-Los Angeles, which is 0.77 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (8,694).

    This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of California-Los Angeles by degrees awarded.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 502 degrees were awarded to men at University of California-Los Angeles in Econometrics & Quantitative Economics, which is 1.16 times more than the 433 female recipients with that same degree.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 649 degrees were awarded to men at University of California-Los Angeles in General Psychology, which is 4.33 times more than the 150 male recipients with that same degree.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Time to Complete

    84%
    100% Completion Time
    92%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 84% of students graduating from University of California-Los Angeles completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 92% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 93% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

    Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
    Asian Male
    Highest Graduation Rate (96%)

    The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at University of California-Los Angeles is Male and Asian (96% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

    The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

    The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.96% of graduates (171 students) did not report their race.

    View Data
    Save Image
    View Data
    Save Image

    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Asian
      4,123 degrees awarded
    2. White
      4,044 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      2,967 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at University of California-Los Angeles is asian (4,123 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (4,044 degrees).

    2.68% of degree recipients (412 students) did not report their race.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Asian Female
      2,352 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      2,270 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      2,263 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of California-Los Angeles is asian female (2,352 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more asian female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (2,270 degrees).

    View Data
    Save Image

    Operations

    University of California-Los Angeles has an endowment valued at nearly $3.53B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 325M (9.2%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of California-Los Angeles are: Service, with 3,215 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 2,570 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2,344 employees.

    Endowment

    $3.53B
    2024 Endowment
    11.6%
    growth from 2023

    University of California-Los Angeles has an endowment valued at about $3.53B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of California-Los Angeles grew 11.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.28B higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

    This line chart shows how the endowment at University of California-Los Angeles (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

    The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

    View Data
    Save Image
    View Data
    Save Image

    Government Grants and Contracts

    Grants & Contracts
    1. $875M - Federal
    2. $167M - State
    3. $97.9M - Local

    As of 2024, University of California-Los Angeles received $875M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $167M from state grants and contracts, and $97.9M from local grants and contracts.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Instructional Salaries

    $439M
    Instructional Salaries
    2,078
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, University of California-Los Angeles paid a total of $439M to 2,078 employees working as instructors, which represents 7.93% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of California-Los Angeles were Service with 3,215 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 2,570 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2,344 employees.

    View Data
    Save Image