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Colleges / University of California, Los Angeles

University of California, Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate11%

UCLA Admissions

University of California, Los Angeles is very difficult to get into. The university admitted 11% of all applicants in 2022. Last year, 136,162 students applied to University of California, Los Angeles and 14,663 were admitted.

If you are planning on applying to University of California, Los Angeles, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 11/30 and the fee for the application is $70.

Students who submit their applications to University of California, Los Angeles for fall should hear back from University of California, Los Angeles by March 31.

University of California, Los Angeles Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of University of California, Los Angeles's admissions stats.

University of California, Los Angeles 2023 Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA 3.9
Admissions Test Policy Not optional
Waitlist Yes

University of California, Los Angeles Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for University of California, Los Angeles.

Application Type Offered Application Deadline Notification Deadline
Early Decision I Info Not Available
Early Decision II
Early Action No
Regular Decision Yes 11 30 March 31

Want to Apply Early to University of California, Los Angeles?


University of California, Los Angeles may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with University of California, Los Angeles directly for more information about early applications.

➡️ Discover a list of some selective colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.


More on University of California, Los Angeles Admissions


Transferring to University of California, Los Angeles

Transfer student admissions is very difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to University of California, Los Angeles

In 2022, University of California, Los Angeles waitlisted 15,242 students and 9,897 accepted a place on the waitlist. Of those, 214 eventually got off the waitlist.

What's Most Important for Getting Into University of California, Los Angeles?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at University of California, Los Angeles

Curious about the factors that are considered by University of California, Los Angeles during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor Level
Application Essay Very Important
Academic GPA Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities Important
Extracurricular Activities Important
Talent/Ability Important
Volunteer Work Important
Work Experience Important
Geographical Residence Considered
State Residency Considered
First Generation Considered

Make sure to check with University of California, Los Angeles for more information on admission factors.

University of California, Los Angeles 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to University of California, Los Angeles, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with University of California, Los Angeles's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area Required Recommended Required for Some Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement
Interview
Transcript(S) of College Record
Transcript of High School Record
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)

GPA and Testing


What GPA Do I Need To Get Into University of California, Los Angeles?

Students admitted to University of California, Los Angeles have an average unweighted GPA of 3.9.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

University of California, Los Angeles does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to University of California, Los Angeles

For transfer students, it is very difficult to get admitted to University of California, Los Angeles.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is November 30. Applicants should hear back by April 30.

Transfer students can enroll in University of California, Los Angeles during the following terms:

• Fall Term


University of California, Los Angeles Admissions FAQs


Can I defer my acceptance to University of California, Los Angeles?

❌ Students who are admitted to University of California, Los Angeles must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does University of California, Los Angeles accept transfer credits?

✅ University of California, Los Angeles accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does University of California, Los Angeles accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ University of California, Los Angeles accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to University of California, Los Angeles?

✅ University of California, Los Angeles is not test optional.

What is University of California, Los Angeles's acceptance rate?

✅ University of California, Los Angeles has an acceptance rate of 11%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at University of California, Los Angeles?

🟨 University of California, Los Angeles may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.

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UCLA Admissions Requirements

Admission Difficulty

Very Selective

11%

How hard is it to get into UCLA? UCLA is a very selective institution. The UCLA acceptance rate is 11%. This means that the institution accepts 10 out of every 100 applicants.

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UCLA Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Nov 30

Transfer Applications are Due

Nov 30

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to UCLA is Nov 30.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to UCLA is Nov 30.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

UCLA SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

Not available

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Math SAT Range

Not available

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Reading SAT Range

Not available

UCLA GPA

Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)

3.92

GPA Needed to Get Accepted

At UCLA, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.92. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

47,516

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

11%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$14,478

Out-of-State

$42,954

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Nov 30
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