PublicUrbanUniversity of California-Los Angeles
UCLA
Los Angeles, California 90095-1405
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Among the most selective in the Northeast — top graduate earnings
University of California-Los Angeles is a public institution in Los Angeles with particular strength in biology and psychology.
A large campus of 33K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
93% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $82,511 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,013.
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More About This School
Varsity Sports — Bruins
History & Fun Facts
- •The "Los Angeles branch of the California State Normal School" opened on August 29, 1882, on what is now the site of the Central Library of the Los Angeles Public Library system.
- •In 1887, the branch campus became independent and changed its name to Los Angeles State Normal School.
- •In 1914, the school moved to a new campus on Vermont Avenue (now the site of Los Angeles City College) in East Hollywood.
- •Southern Branch of the University of California's Vermont Campus, 1922 On May 23, 1919, the Southern Californians' efforts were rewarded when Governor William D.
- •The Southern Branch campus opened on September 15 of that year, offering two-year undergraduate programs to 250 Junior College students and 1,250 students in the Teachers College.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
79.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$12,983
Programs (260)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
97%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
251
Peer Average
240
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from CA state average + large city premium