UCLA Description

UCLA is a leader in many fields of study, pursuing its mission through excellence in education, research and service. We are a dynamic and diverse community that not only is enhancing our university’s proud legacy, but also enriching our community. As one of the nation’s leading public research universities, we take pride in our responsibility to serve the people of our city, region, state and world.

Groundbreaking scholarship, life-saving medical care, and cutting-edge arts and cultural programs happen here every day and are only a part of what makes UCLA such a vibrant and invigorating environment.

UCLA's primary purpose as a public research university is the creation, dissemination, preservation, and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. To fulfill this mission, UCLA is committed to academic freedom in its fullest terms: we value open access to information, free and lively debate conducted with mutual respect for individuals, and freedom from intolerance. In all of our pursuits, we strive at once for excellence and diversity, recognizing that openness and inclusion produce true quality.

Quick Facts

Location

Southwest

Setting

Large City Setting

Type

Public

Size

Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Bruins

Nickname

UCLA

Website

www.ucla.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$8,266

Out-of-State Tuition

$30,935

Selectivity

Most Selective

Enrollment

39,750

UCLA Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
26,536
Freshman Class
4,735
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
39,750

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
66%
Graduate
34%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
99%
Part-Time
1%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
89%
Out-of-State
11%

Gender of Students

Women
59%
Men
41%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
3%
Asian
34%
Caucasian
37%
Latino
14%
Other
12%

Students State Origin

California
89%
Other
11%

International Students

International
8%
Domestic
92%