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University of California-Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$59,063

Acceptance Rate

9%

Graduation Rate

93%

Annual Tuition

$13,747

At a Glance

Total Students

33,040

Retention Rate

97%

Faculty Ratio

18

Financial Aid

21%

Median Debt

$14,000

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

The University of California-Los Angeles is a large public university with over 33,000 students. UCLA has a highly selective admissions process, accepting only 8.7% of applicants. The university boasts high retention and graduation rates, with 96.8% of students returning for their second year and 92.6% graduating. The in-state tuition is $13,747.

Graduates of UCLA experience strong financial outcomes. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $41,763, increasing to $59,063 after five years and $82,511 after ten years. The median debt for students is $14,000, and 20.7% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$42k

1 YEAR

$59k

5 YEARS

$83k

10 YEARS

Top 16% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, UCLA alumni earn a median salary of $41,763. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $59,063. Ten years after graduation, the median salary reaches $82,511. The median debt for students is $14,000.

UCLA has a high retention rate of 96.8% and a graduation rate of 92.6%. The university has an 8.7% acceptance rate. 20.7% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles, CA 90095-1405

University of California-Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles, California. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

University of California-Los Angeles has an acceptance rate of 8.7%.