University of California Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) is a public research university in Los Angeles, California, enrolling about 33,475 students. Admission is highly selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 8.97% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $82,511 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $15,203
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $12,548 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: 8.97% Highly Selective
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 33,475 98.5% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 92.62%
  • Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
  • First-Generation Students: 38.1%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 10.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 75.1%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 35,441
  • Applicants (IPEDS): 145,903
  • Room & Board: $18,369 annual estimate

University of California-Los Angeles: what the data shows

Common questions about University of California-Los Angeles, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is University of California-Los Angeles?

University of California-Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles, CA (ZIP 90095-1405).

NCES locale classification: City.

Is University of California-Los Angeles public or private?

University of California-Los Angeles is a Public institution.

How much does University of California-Los Angeles cost?

Published tuition: $15,203 in-state, $49,403 out-of-state.

Average net price after aid: $12,548.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$5,579
$30,001–$48,000$6,682
$48,001–$75,000$9,811
$75,001–$110,000$14,142
$110,001+$29,682

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $60,812.

How hard is it to get into University of California-Los Angeles?

Admission rate: 8.97%.

Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.

How big is University of California-Los Angeles?

Total enrollment: 33,475 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 35,441 students.

Graduate enrollment: 13,860 students.

About 98% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at University of California-Los Angeles?

150%-time completion rate: 92.62%.

First-year retention: 97.3%.

What do graduates of University of California-Los Angeles earn?

Median earnings: $59,063 six years after entry; $82,511 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $14,000.

28.24% of students receive Pell grants.

What is University of California-Los Angeles known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is University of California-Los Angeles a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 8.97%; completion rate 92.62%; median earnings $82,511 at 10 years; net price $12,548. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$15,203
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of California-Los Angeles was $15,203.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$12,548
2024 Value

In 2024 University of California-Los Angeles had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,548.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$50,192 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$12,548 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$60,812 4-Year In-State Tuition

$197,612 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition

$18,369 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$1,641 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$35,213 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$140,852 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for University of California-Los Angeles.

Financial Aid by Income Level

28.24% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

18.77% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of California-Los Angeles was 0.00%.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for University of California-Los Angeles in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$12,697$35,575$13,723
2014$12,705$35,583$13,399
2015$12,763$37,471$13,454
2016$12,920$39,602$13,572
2017$13,261$41,275$14,309
2018$13,226$42,218$14,171
2019$13,240$42,994$14,279
2020$13,249$43,003$15,023
2021$13,258$43,012$11,627
2022$13,401$43,473$15,637
2023$13,747$44,524$14,013

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

8.97% Acceptance Rate

145,903 Total Applicants

12,736 Students Admitted

6,585 First-Time Students Enrolled

51.70% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)

This institution is extremely selective, accepting fewer than 1 in 10 applicants.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

University of California-Los Angeles reported total enrollment of about 33,475 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 40% male and 60% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Asian (29.5%), Hispanic or Latino (24.2%), and White (23.9%). About 28.24% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 38.1% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

98.5% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of California-Los Angeles in 2024 is 33,475 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 35,441 students. Graduate enrollment is about 13,860 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

97.3%
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.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Asian at 29.5%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

85.30% 100% Completion Time

92.62% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 85.30% of students graduating from University of California-Los Angeles completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Econometrics and Quantitative Economics: 54% male / 46% female
  • Psychology, General: 19% male / 81% female
  • Political Science and Government, General: 43% male / 57% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Asian.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for University of California-Los Angeles.

Return on Investment

$14,000 Median Student Debt

$82,511 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

16.97% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

1543.91% Return on Investment

1.7 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for University of California-Los Angeles.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 162 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Econometrics and Quantitative Economics: 935 completions

2. Psychology, General: 799 completions

3. Political Science and Government, General: 744 completions

4. Management Science: 737 completions

5. Sociology, General: 682 completions

6. Computer Science: 514 completions

7. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 466 completions

8. Behavioral Neuroscience: 425 completions

9. Electrical and Electronics Engineering: 406 completions

Most popular programs at University of California-Los Angeles.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for University of California-Los Angeles graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for University of California-Los Angeles from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 75.1%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $22,848
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $73,875

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

University of California-Los Angeles is a public institution located in Los Angeles, CA, classified as Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Psychology, General, Political Science and Government, General. Enrollment is approximately 33,475 students. Student body composition includes Asian (29.5%), Hispanic or Latino (24.2%), White (23.9%). It is highly selective, with an admission rate of 8.97%. The 150%-time completion rate is 92.62%. Approximately 28.24% of students receive Pell Grants. About 38.1% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity

Location

Los Angeles, CA 90095-1405

Region: Far West

Insights and Analysis

Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 92.62% graduation rate, University of California-Los Angeles demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.

Strong Career Outcomes: University of California-Los Angeles graduates report median earnings of $82,511 ten years after entry, placing them among the higher-earning college graduates nationally. This strong earnings potential reflects both the quality of education and the career opportunities available to graduates.

Diverse Program Offerings: With over 162 distinct degree programs, University of California-Los Angeles provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is UCLA located?

University of California-Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles, CA. The institution is also known as UCLA.

What is UCLA's acceptance rate?

The acceptance rate at University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) is 9.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 145,903 applicants and 12,736 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.

How much does UCLA cost?

Reported tuition is $15,203 and average net price is $12,548 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $18,369 annually.

What is the student body demographics at UCLA?

University of California-Los Angeles reports undergraduate enrollment of about 35,441 students, Asian (29.5%), Hispanic or Latino (24.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend UCLA?

About 38.1% of students at University of California-Los Angeles are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of University of California-Los Angeles earn?

Median earnings are $59,063 six years after entry and $82,511 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at University of California-Los Angeles?

The 150%-time completion rate is 92.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do University of California-Los Angeles students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $14,000.

Is University of California-Los Angeles public or private?

University of California-Los Angeles is a public institution located in Los Angeles, CA.

Is University of California-Los Angeles an HBCU?

No. University of California-Los Angeles is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is University of California-Los Angeles a tribal college?

No. University of California-Los Angeles is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is University of California-Los Angeles a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, University of California-Los Angeles does not meet that proxy (reported share 24.2%).

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Los Angeles, California city profile
  • Far West regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in California

    • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.