The Basics About UCLA
UCLA is a public institution that was founded in 1919. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 26,687, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 419 acres. It utilizes a quarter-based academic calendar. UCLA's ranking in the 2011 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 25. Its in-state tuition is $10,781; out-of-state tuition is $33,660.
Overview: University of California--Los Angeles
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General Information
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Institutional Control:
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Public
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Year founded:
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1919
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Religious affiliation:
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N/A
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Academic calendar:
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quarter
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Fall 2009 Total number of undergraduates:
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26,687
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Setting:
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urban
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2009 Endowment:
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$2,049,900,000
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Fall Admissions
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Application deadline:
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11/30
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Application fee:
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$60
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Fall 2009 Acceptance rate:
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22%
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Selectivity:
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most selective
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Expenses
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Costs:
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2010-2011 In-state: $10,781; Out-of-state: $33,660
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Student Life at UCLA
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The University of California—Los Angeles, commonly referred to as UCLA, is located in the Westwood neighborhood of L.A., just five miles from the Pacific Ocean. UCLA guarantees housing for two years. Students can join any of the more than 600 student organizations, including 60 or so Greek chapters, which represent about 13 percent of the student body. The university has a number of student media groups including a newspaper, magazine, and radio and TV stations. The UCLA Bruins compete in the Pacific-10 Conference of NCAA’s Division I and are well known for their successful men’s and women’s water polo teams. The Bruins’ football team plays its home games at the famous Rose Bowl stadium in nearby Pasadena.
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Other Facts About UCLA
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UCLA encompasses the College of Letters and Sciences and a number of graduate schools and programs, including the highly ranked Anderson School of Management, Graduate School of Education and Information Studies, Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science, School of Law, David Geffen School of Medicine, School of Public Affairs, School of Nursing, and School of Public Health. UCLA also has a prestigious School of Theater, Film & Television and School of Dentistry. The Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center is one of the top-ranked hospitals in the country. Notable alumni include former NBA star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles, and actor Sean Astin, best know for his portrayal of Sam Gamgee in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy.
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Mission (as provided by the school)
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UCLA offers immediate, first-year access to a virtually limitless selection of studies that only a world-class university can provide. UCLA's strength is its size, allowing for unimagined diversity, unmatched breadth and depth of scholarship, and limitless possibility. UCLA offers 130 majors, 3,000 undergraduate courses taught by 3,800 faculty, and more than 900 student organizations. At UCLA, 31 academic programs are ranked among the top 20 in their fields, representing all the most popular undergraduate majors. The undergraduate experience at UCLA can begin with participation in a year-long Freshman Cluster -- a stimulating team-taught exploration of one of nine challenging interdisciplinary topics. Students can also choose from among 200 small group seminars taught by top faculty. Undergraduates can conduct research in close collaboration with UCLA scholars as early as their freshman year. The Honors Program provides an enriched educational experience through interdisciplinary seminars, engaging classroom presentations, individualized mentoring, and special honors courses designed to encourage and reward critical thinking. At UCLA, community service is a cornerstone of undergraduate education; students can participate in local, state, or national programs that bring together volunteer opportunities with academic coursework. UCLA is the nation???s centers of art and cultural programs, and students can choose from more than 1,000 events annually. By building fresh new perspectives and encouraging new ways to wonder, UCLA continues to define what a university can be.
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Applications: University of California--Los Angeles
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Regular Decision
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Application deadline:
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11/30
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Notification date:
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03/31
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Deadline for accepting admissions offers:
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June 1 (Fall)
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Early Decision
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Is an early decision plan offered?
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No
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Early decision deadline:
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N/A
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Early decision decision sent by:
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N/A
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Early Action
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Is an early action plan offered?
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No
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Early action deadline:
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N/A
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Early action decision sent by:
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N/A
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Application Fee
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Application fee:
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$60
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Is the application fee refundable?
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No
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Can the application fee be waived for students with financial need?
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Yes
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Is it possible to defer admission?
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No
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Application Formats
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Can applications be submitted via E-mail?
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No
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Electronic application URL:
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http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/apply_to_uc.html
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Tuition and Room Deposits
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Tuition deposit:
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$100
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Is the tuition deposit refundable?
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Nonrefundable
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Room deposit:
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$500
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Is the room deposit refundable?
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Partially refundable
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Contact Information
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Admissions director:
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Vu Tran
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Admissions office phone number:
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(310) 825-3101
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Admissions E-mail:
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Requirements and Factors: University of California--Los Angeles
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Admission Requirements
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Admission interview?
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Neither required/recommended
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Campus visit?
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Recommended
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Off-campus interviews?
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are not available
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Does the school have an open admission policy?
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No
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Does the college use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions for first-time, first-year applicants?
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Yes
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Standardized tests?
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Either SAT or ACT required.
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ACT Writing test?
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ACT with writing required
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SAT/ACT scores must be received by:
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01/15
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SAT Subject Test scores must be received by:
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01/15
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High school completion requirement for admissions:
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High school diploma is required and GED is accepted
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General college-preparatory program?
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Require
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Academic Factors Used in Admissions Decisions
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Rigor of secondary school record?
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Very Important
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Class rank?
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Not Considered
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Academic GPA?
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Very Important
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Standardized test scores?
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Very Important
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Application essay?
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Very Important
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Recommendations?
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Not Considered
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Nonacademic Factors Used in Admissions Decisions
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Interview?
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Not Considered
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Extracurricular activities?
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Important
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Talent/ability?
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Important
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Character/personal qualities?
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Important
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Being a first-generation college student?
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Considered
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Alumni/ae relations?
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Not Considered
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Geographical residence?
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Considered
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State residency?
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Not Considered
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Religious affiliation/commitment?
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Not Considered
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Race/ethnicity?
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Not Considered
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Volunteer work?
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Important
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Work experience?
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Important
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Level of the applicant's interest?
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Not Considered
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Required High School Course Work
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High school units required in English:
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4
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High school units required in Foreign Languages:
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2
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High school units required in History:
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2
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High school units required in Mathematics:
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3
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High school units required in Science:
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2
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High school units required in Science Labs:
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2
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Total high school units required:
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15
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Recommended High School Course Work
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High school units recommended in English:
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4
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High school units recommended in Foreign languages:
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3
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High school units recommended in History:
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2
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High school units recommended in Mathematics:
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4
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High school units recommended in Science:
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3
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High school units recommended in Science Labs:
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3
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High school units recommended in academic electives:
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1
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Total high school units recommended:
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18
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Entering Class Statistics: University of California--Los Angeles
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Fall 2009 Selectivity
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Selectivity:
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most selective
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Fall 2009 Acceptance rate:
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22%
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Early decision acceptance rate:
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N/A
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Early action acceptance rate:
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N/A
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Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students):
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22%
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Fall 2009 Applications, Acceptances, and Enrollments
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Number of applicants:
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55,708
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Number of applicants accepted:
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12,179
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Freshman enrollment for Fall 2009:
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4,472
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Percent of total enrolled incoming freshmen who been accepted under either early acceptance or early action:
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N/A
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Number of male applicants:
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25,461
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Number of male applicants accepted for Fall 2009:
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5,495
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Male freshman enrollment:
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1,866
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Number of female applicants:
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30,247
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Number of female applicants accepted Fall 2009:
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6,684
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Female freshman enrollment:
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2,606
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Fall 2009 Wait List
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Does the school have a waiting list?
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No
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Number of applicants placed on a waiting list:
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N/A
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Number of students on the wait list accepted:
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N/A
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Number of students enrolled from a waiting list:
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N/A
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Fall 2009 High School Rank
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Percent of first-year students submitting high school class standing:
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100%
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2009 Freshmen in top 10 percent of high school class:
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97%
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2009 Freshmen in top 25 percent of high school class:
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100%
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2009 Freshmen in top 50 percent of high school class:
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100%
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Fall 2009 High School GPA
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Percent of first-year students submitting high school GPA:
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100%
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Average high school GPA:
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4.0
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Fall 2009 Freshmen SAT Scores
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Percent of first-year students submitting SAT scores:
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98%
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SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range:
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570-680
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SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range:
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600-730
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SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range:
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580-700
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SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 700-800 range:
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20%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 600-699 range:
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44%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 500-599 range:
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28%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 400-499 range:
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7%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 300-399 range:
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0.4%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 200-299 range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 700-800 range:
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37%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 600-699 range:
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39%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 500-599 range:
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17%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 400-499 range:
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6%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 300-399 range:
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1%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 200-299 range:
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0.02%
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Fall 2009 Freshmen ACT Scores
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Percent of first-year students submitting ACT scores:
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47%
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ACT English 25th-75th percentile range:
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24-32
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ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range:
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26-33
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ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range:
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24-31
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 30-36 range:
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44%
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 24-29 range:
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35%
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 18-23 range:
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18%
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 12-17 range:
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3%
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 6-11 range:
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0.1%
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Percent with ACT English scores below 6:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 30-36 range:
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47%
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 24-29 range:
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38%
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 18-23 range:
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13%
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 12-17 range:
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3%
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 6-11 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores below 6:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 30-36 range:
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39%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 24-29 range:
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40%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 18-23 range:
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19%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 12-17 range:
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2%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 6-11 range:
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0.1%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores below 6:
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N/A
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Transfer Students: University of California--Los Angeles
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Deadlines
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Terms for which transfer students may apply for admission:
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Fall
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Application date for transfer students:
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November 30 (Fall)
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Admission decision sent:
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April 30 (Fall)
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Deadline for accepting admissions offers:
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June 1 (Fall)
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Requirements
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Do transfer applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply?
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Yes, 60
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Minimum required high school GPA:
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N/A
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Minimum required college GPA:
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2.4
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High school transcript?
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Required of some
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College transcript?
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Required of all
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Essay/personal statement?
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Required of all
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Admission interview?
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Not required
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Standardized test scores?
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Not required
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Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)?
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Required of all
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Lowest course grade that may be transferred for credit:
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N/A
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Maximum number of credit/courses that may be transferred:
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70 from a two-year school, 86 from a four-year school
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Is there a minimum number of credits needed to complete degree?
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60 credits for a bachelor's degree
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Transfer Student Application and Enrollment Statistics
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Total number of transfer students applying for Fall 2009:
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16,587
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Total number of transfer students accepted for Fall 2009:
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5,261
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Total number of transfer students enrolled for Fall 2009:
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3,235
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International Student Admissions: University of California--Los Angeles
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Deadlines and Requirements
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Application deadline:
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November 30 (Fall)
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Preapplication form required?
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No
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Separate application form required?
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No
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TOEFL
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TOEFL requirement?
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N/A
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May the TOEFL be submitted in place of the SAT or ACT?
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No
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Minimum TOEFL score required (paper test):
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550
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Minimum TOEFL score required (internet test):
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220
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Average TOEFL score (paper test):
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N/A
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Average TOEFL score (internet test):
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N/A
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