Ucla
University of California-Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · Public
Ucla admitted 9.4% of 145,086 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). Test scores aren’t considered (test blind). 93% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Ucla
Enter a score to see whether Ucla is a reach, target or likely school for you.
It admits 9.4% of applicants, so it’s a reach for everyone, even with perfect scores.
A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more.
Early decision and early action
Ucla doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.
20,563 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 13,612 took it, and 1,514 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How Ucla rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Essay
Important
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Considered
- First generation
- Where you live
- State residency
Not considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Legacy
- Religion
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.94 GPA.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $38,031 in-state and $68,808 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $15,166 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
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