University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)
The University of California, Los Angeles is one of the premier public research universities in the United States. Founded in 1919, it is the second oldest campus in the University of California system.
The school receives more applications than any other school in the country, and has the lowest acceptance rate in the UC system.
UCLA is the most successful school in the history of NCAA Division I athletics, having amassed more national championship than any other university, including over 100 team championships.
For the 2009-2010 school year, UCLA was granted more research funding than any other public university in the country.
UCLA is considered a "new Ivy" and continually ranks in the top 10 of numerous college ranking lists.
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Admissions
of Applicants Admitted
GPA
4Admitted Freshmen Ranked
- 1% in Top 25% in H.S. Class
- 1% in Top 50% in H.S. Class
- November 30, 2011
SAT Required
Test Score Ranges
25th percentile to 75th percentile- 1750–2110 SAT Total
- 560–680 SAT Reading
- 590–720 SAT Math
- 580–700 SAT Writing
- 24–31 ACT Composite
- 24–32 ACT English
- 25–33 ACT Math
Cost
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
- $8,266
- $30,935
- $16,753
- $1,598
Will I Like It
number of undergraduates
- Public
- City
- No affiliation
- 55% Women
Famous Alumni
Judy Kaye - Actress and Singer
Gary E. Knell - President and CEO of Sesame Workshop
Giada De Laurentiis - Food Network Chef
David Silverman - Animator and Film Director
Stacey Snider - Chairperson of Universal Pictures
Gabrielle Union - Actress
Milo Ventimigli - Actor
John Williams - Film Score Composer
Elaine Youngs - Olympic Beach Volleyball Player
Academics
UCLA offers 129 undergraduate majors in five academic divisions: http://www.admissions.ucla.edu/prospect/coll_sch.htm
Areas of Study
Engineering
Aerospace Engineering, Other Engineering
Health & Medicine
Pre-Med
Philosophy & Religion
Philosophy, Religion
Politics & Law
Political Science & Government, Public Policy
Science & Math
Animal Sciences, Meteorology, Physics
Social Sciences
Anthropology, Psychology
Extra Curriculars
Long Description
The University of California, Los Angeles is one of the premier public research universities in the United States. Founded in 1919, it is the second oldest campus in the University of California system.
The school receives more applications than any other school in the country, and has the lowest acceptance rate in the UC system.
UCLA is the most successful school in the history of NCAA Division I athletics, having amassed more national championship than any other university, including over 100 team championships.
For the 2009-2010 school year, UCLA was granted more research funding than any other public university in the country.
UCLA is considered a "new Ivy" and continually ranks in the top 10 of numerous college ranking lists.
Find academic opportunities from UCLA on Zinch today.
Mailing Address
405 Hilgard AveLos Angeles, CA 90095-1405
