Los Angeles, California is home to UCLA. Los Angeles is a large city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at UCLA go up to the Doctoral degree.
Students at the school can choose among many degree programs. Students commonly pursue studies in science, mathematics, and liberal arts.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. UCLA attracts a lot of applicants every year, and can only accept about 23% of them (as of 2005). Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 570. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 610 and 720.
UCLA has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
UCLA has 35,625 enrolled students (as of 2005). The school has a large minority student population.
UCLA offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. UCLA values student athletics, and belongs to the Pacific-10 Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of California - Los Angeles
405 Hilgard Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90095
General Phone: (310) 825-4321
Admissions Phone: (310) 825-3101
Financial Aid Phone: (310) 206-0400
http://www.ucla.edu
UCLA awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 4,204 | political science, sociology, history, economics, English, interdisciplinary studies, anthropology, international development, ... |
| Science | 1,307 | biology, biochemistry, physiology, microbiology and immunology, chemistry, call and molecular biology, physics, molecular biochemistry, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 1,059 | psychology, psychobiology, cognitive science |
| Engineering | 899 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, aerospace engineering, materials engineering, archeology, ... |
| Business And Management | 886 | business management, managerial economics |
| Medicine | 546 | medicine, public health courses, dentistry, neuroscience, public health, dental clinical sciences, medical scientist |
| Mathematics | 390 | mathematics, math, applied mathematics, statistics, computational mathematics |
| Education And Teaching | 320 | education, educational administration, special ed |
| Law | 318 | law, advanced legal research |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 309 | computer and info science, computer engineering, information science |
| Architecture And Planning | 147 | urban planning, architecture |
| Music | 145 | music, musicology, music history and theory |
| Fine Arts | 145 | art history and criticism, fine arts studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 140 | various nursing |
| Family And Social Work | 125 | social work, public policy analysis |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 124 | drama, dance, various performing arts |
| Religion And Philosophy | 110 | philosophy, religion, Islamic studies, Jewish studies |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 108 | film studies |
| Art Studies | 69 | art studies |
| Design | 52 | design and applied arts, design and visual communication |
| Medical Adminstration | 21 | health services administration, environmental health |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 6 | environmental science |
Number of programs and degrees for UCLA in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 7,336 | 97 |
| Master's degree | 2,545 | 82 |
| Doctor's degree | 657 | 76 |
| First-professional degree | 568 | 3 |
| Post-master's certificate | 324 | 34 |
In 2005, UCLA had a total enrollment of 35,625 students (34,909 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 70% |
| Graduate | 25% |
| First Professional | 5% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 35% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| Asian | 32% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 94% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 96 % |
| Part-Time | 90 % |
UCLA offers campus housing for 12,782 of its 34,909 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Los Angeles, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 43,267 | 9,949 | 23% | 3,723 | 37% |
| Men | 19,581 | 4,464 | 23% | 1,580 | 35% |
| Women | 23,686 | 5,485 | 23% | 2,143 | 39% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 570 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 610 | 720 |
| ACT Verbal | 23 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 31 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 30 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 99% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 29% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
Admissions Phone Number: (310) 825-3101
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,504 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 24,324 |
| Room and board | $ 11,928 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,485 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,178 |
Financial Aid:
UCLA participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 131500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (310) 206-0400
UCLA has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 39 | $149,994 | 20 | $122,599 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 12 | $83,630 | 12 | $82,920 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 11 | $71,190 | 21 | $73,710 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 3 | $80,404 | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 67 | $119,731 | 57 | $93,261 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 691 | $125,727 | 193 | $112,266 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 149 | $81,721 | 85 | $75,159 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 152 | $69,610 | 80 | $64,903 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 69 | $61,430 | 60 | $53,175 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 3 | $56,628 | 4 | $58,663 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 1,064 | $107,183 | 422 | $86,904 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Pacific-10 Conference |
| Basketball | Pacific-10 Conference |
| Baseball | Pacific-10 Conference |
| Track | Pacific-10 Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 246 | 206 | 452 |
| Football | 93 | 0 | 93 |
| Track | 31 | 36 | 67 |
| Basketball | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| Baseball | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| All Other Sports | 82 | 155 | 237 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DESIGN
Design and Applied Arts, Other
Design and Visual Communications, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Archeology
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Geological/Geophysical Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Materials Engineering
Materials Science
Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Policy Analysis
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LAW
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, Gen (LLM, MCL, MLI, MSL, JSD/SJD)
Law (LLB, JD)
LIBERAL ARTS
African Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
African Studies
African-American/Black Studies
American Indian/Native American Studies
American Literature (United States)
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
Anthropology
Arabic Language and Literature
Area Studies, Other
Asian Studies/Civilization
Asian-American Studies
Chinese Language and Literature
Classical/Ancient Mediterranean/Near Eastern Studies & Archaeology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, Other
Comparative Literature
Development Economics and International Development
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
European Studies/Civilization
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
French Language and Literature
Geography
Geography, Other
German Language and Literature
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Hebrew Language and Literature
Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
History, General
International Economics
Italian Language and Literature
Japanese Language and Literature
Korean Language and Literature
Latin American Studies
Latin Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Library Science, Other
Linguistic/Comparative/Related Language Studies & Services, Other
Linguistics
Middle/Near Eastern/Semitic Languages, Lit & Linguistics, Other
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Portuguese Language and Literature
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Russian Language and Literature
Russian Studies
Scandinavian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Sociology
Southeast Asian Studies
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Computational Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Mathematics, Other
Statistics, General
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Environmental Health
Health Services Administration
MEDICINE
Dental Clinical Sciences, General (MS, PhD)
Dentistry (DDS, DMD)
Medical Scientist (MS, PhD)
Medicine (MD)
Neuroscience
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
Public Health, Other
MUSIC
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music, General
Musicology and Ethnomusicology
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Islamic Studies
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Astronomy
Astrophysics
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, Other
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomathematics and Bioinformatics, Other
Biophysics
Biostatistics
Botany/Plant Biology
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Epidemiology
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Geophysics and Seismology
Human/Medical Genetics
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Other
Molecular Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Molecular Genetics
Molecular Pharmacology
Molecular Physiology
Molecular Toxicology
Neurobiology and Neurophysiology
Pathology/Experimental Pathology
Pharmacology
Physics, General
Physiology, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Cognitive Science
Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UCLA Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army, navy, air force)
Offers athletic scholarships
Has hospital on campus
NCAA athletic conference member
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