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UO

University of California-Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CAPublicCity Setting
Extremely Selective • 9% Acceptance
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9%
Accept Rate
Extremely Selective
$12,548
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
33.5K
Students
Very Large campus body
$59,063
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

University of California-Los Angeles is a public institution located in the city setting of Los Angeles, CA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 33.5K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 9%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
33.5K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
9% (Extremely Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
9%
Acceptance Rate
Extremely Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Social Sciences26% of degrees
Biological Sciences16% of degrees
Engineering8% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $228,705
Earnings 5yr: $191,628
Debt: $14,103
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $223,358
Earnings 5yr: $212,869
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $216,722
Earnings 5yr: $218,770
Debt: $15,248
Physics.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $178,137
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $177,968
Earnings 5yr: $172,729
Debt: N/A
Engineering, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $177,858
Earnings 5yr: $160,755
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $174,798
Earnings 5yr: $144,451
Debt: N/A
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $151,186
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Materials Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $146,629
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Medicine.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $143,434
Earnings 5yr: $178,507
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $140,028
Earnings 5yr: $133,553
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $138,803
Earnings 5yr: $133,046
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $136,869
Earnings 5yr: $127,653
Debt: N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $134,860
Earnings 5yr: $134,874
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $132,569
Earnings 5yr: $117,249
Debt: N/A
Business/Managerial Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $129,425
Earnings 5yr: $118,000
Debt: $17,332
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $126,209
Earnings 5yr: $127,528
Debt: $17,877
Public Health.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $119,898
Earnings 5yr: $133,209
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $118,566
Earnings 5yr: $123,885
Debt: $20,800
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $116,525
Earnings 5yr: $114,571
Debt: $15,000

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$12,548
In-State Tuition$15,203
Out-of-State Tuition$49,403
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

28%
Pell Grants
19%
Take Loans
79%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$59,063
+40% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$82,511

Completion Signals

93%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
97%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,983
Est. Monthly Payment
$140/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

40%
Men
60%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 40% men and 60% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
38%
Part-Time Share
2%
Avg Family Income
$54,617
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