University of California-Los Angeles
Acceptance
9%
In-State
$15,203
Grad Rate (4yr)
85%
Retention
97%
Earnings
$82,511
AI Overview
Nestled in vibrant Westwood, UCLA combines powerhouse programs in environmental science, conservation research, and architecture with an infectious Bruin spirit that permeates campus life. Students here balance serious academic ambition with a distinctly laid-back SoCal energy—think study sessions that transition seamlessly to beach trips or exploring LA's cultural scene. Those who thrive embrace both intellectual rigor and collaborative enthusiasm. The quarter system keeps the pace fast, rewarding adaptable self-starters who can juggle multiple passions simultaneously.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
SAT data not available
ACT Score Range
ACT data not available
In-State Tuition
$15,203
Out-of-State Tuition
$49,403
Room & Board
$18,369
Average Net Price
$12,548
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
28%
Take Federal Loans
19%
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,000
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$82,511Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$14,000Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesComputer Engineering
62 graduates
$228,705
4 yrs after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences, General
$216,722
4 yrs after graduation
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
128 graduates
$126,209
4 yrs after graduation
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
49 graduates
$118,566
4 yrs after graduation
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
70 graduates
$116,525
4 yrs after graduation
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering
63 graduates
$115,706
4 yrs after graduation
Statistics
227 graduates
$109,017
4 yrs after graduation
Mechanical Engineering
187 graduates
$108,875
4 yrs after graduation
Chemical Engineering
75 graduates
$108,066
4 yrs after graduation
Applied Mathematics
369 graduates
$103,887
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
106+ programsAnd 94 more programs available
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