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The University of California, Los Angeles (generally known as UCLA) is a public research university located in Los Angeles, California, United States. Established as a branch of the state university in 1919, it is the second-oldest general-purpose campus in the University of California system and has the largest enrollment of any university in the state.
UCLA comprises the College of Letters and Science (the primary undergraduate college) as well as undergraduate colleges Arts and Architecture, Herb Alpert School of Music, Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science, Nursing, and Theater, Film, and Television, seven professional schools, and five professional Health Science schools. Since 2001, UCLA has enrolled over 33,000 total students annually, and that number is steadily rising.
UCLA is ranked 25th among "America's Best Colleges 2008: National Universities" by U.S. News & World Report, tied for third (with University of Michigan) for best public universities in the United States, and placed 13th in the world in 2007 in ranking done by the Shanghai Jiao Tong University. UCLA also ranked 11th in the nation in terms of quality of scientific research leading towards a Nobel Prize. UCLA is a Public Ivy, and one of the 25 New Ivies, a list of universities ranked by Kaplan. UCLA also ranks among the top 10 schools in the country with the most faculty awards.
UCLA has more applicants than any other university in the United States. Out of 55,401 applicants for Fall 2008, 12,755 (22.7%) were admitted. Students come to UCLA from all 50 states and more than 100 countries, though according to statistics from 2001-05, an average 92.6% of the entire student body originated from California.
UCLA's athletic teams, the Bruins, have won 124 national championships, including 103 NCAA team championships as of 2008—first to have won 100 and still more than any other university. On May 31 2008, the Men's Golf team won UCLA's 103rd NCAA title.
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| Percent of Students International: | 7% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 37% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
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Football (Pacific-10 Conference) Basketball (Pacific-10 Conference) Baseball (Pacific-10 Conference) Track (Pacific-10 Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
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$ 6,504 | $ 24,324 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 6,504 | $ 17,304 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 0 | $ 7,020 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,379 | 33% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 3,111 | 54% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 5,054 | 54% | |
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$ 3,904 | 35% | |
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72% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 23% (Most Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 99% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 570, Math: 610 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 690, Math: 720 |
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| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 29% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 23, Verbal: 23, Math: 24 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 30, Verbal: 30, Math: 31 |
| Application Fee: | $ 60.00 |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Not Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Not Required |
| TOEFL: | Recommended |
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I am looking for diversity (i am african american) and for the campus to be in a urban setting.
16 months ago
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I recommend:
UCLA! (I'm a Bruin)
- 40,000 people on campus everyday from all walks of life, ethnicity, religion and lifestyle. Definitely one of the most diverse student & faculty population.
- Great academic reputation (behind only UC Berkeley on your list, and much better than University of Spoiled Children, oh, I meant University of Scholastic Compromise)
- Right in Los Angeles, the second largest metropolis area in the US (after New York City).
- Minutes to the beaches as well as Hollywood. Westwood Village is also a safe and great place to hang out.
Just Be!
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ucla: do's and dont's?
i'm an incoming freshman to ucla this fall and i wanted to know some more insider info on student life at ucla..what are some things one has to do to get that ucla experience and what are some dont's to avoid while at ucla...basically advice from current students or alumni
18 months ago
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Congratulations on becoming a Bruin! I graduated from UCLA last year. It is a great school and you will have lot's of fun. You should live in the doorms for at least a year to get that college experience. Also, go to the football and basketball games to share the Bruin spirit with your fellow students. Get to know the professors, go to office hours, and study hard your first year. Student life is great at UCLA but to many people party too much and get really bad grades their first year. Good luck!
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UCLA academic competitiveness???
i am planning on attending UCLA this fall as a transfer student and i known that UCLA is very competitive..but how competitive is it...i have been told that your class grade consists of one exam and a final is that true?? i know that all classes are different..but do you really have only a couple opportunities to do well? i am a biochemistry major. any info would be greatly appreciated.thanks
*this question applies to both lower and upper division classes.
18 months ago
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Almost always in lower division, and most of the time in upper division, you will have more than just one or two tests to decide your grade. On the other hand, usually the final is worth about half your grade, so you're screwed if you don't do well. What that really means is that if you get your homework in you'll probably get a C, if you do somewhat well on quizes you'll get a C+/B-, if you do well on midterms you'll get a B, but you need to ace the final to ace the class. In upper division, that's especially true.
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State School versus "New Ivy Leaguer"?
I've been accepted for Undergraduate studies to the University of Arkansas on a full scholarship, as well as the University of California, Los Angeles, but only on a partial scholarship.
In UA, everything I need is pretty much taken care of, and the campus and people are absolutely amazing. However, I haven't had the chance to visit UC...am living overseas now, so to be perfectly honest, I have no idea what to expect. Most people I've asked have sworn that UC will provide a whole lot more opportunities job and education wise, and that the extra costs incurred are very worth it.
Any UA or UC students, or students studying in universities of the same calibre, have any opinions or experiences they'd like to share? I know that the choice is ultimately mine, but I'd like to make an educated decision.
Thanks in advance! :)
19 months ago
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I don't know... this is a very tough choice. In terms of the prestige factor of UCLA, I think being able to say "full scholarship" for UA is also very impressive. I would also imagine that you'd qualify for UA's Honors College, which may very well give you more opportunities than being an average face in the crowd at UCLA. Honors Colleges give you the opportunity to study with full professors in small classes. By working closely with such faculty, you can often get recommended for special internships and research opportunities. Finally, you already say you're impressed with UA's campus and people, so that pretty much settles it for me.
Personally, I think the people you're talking to are only looking at the impersonal name recognition of UCLA and forgetting the very personal fact of a full scholarship that says that YOU are special and UA really wants you. And beyond the intangible factor of prestige, don't forget the very tangible factor of saving BIG BUCKS! That is money that you can put towards your graduate degree.
Seriously, think of how far you can go by attending UA.
P.S. If you go to UA, invest that extra tuition money right now to collect interest, as you'll need it with the rising costs of grad school.
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Transfering from UCLA to NYU?
I left high school early by taking the California HIgh School Proficiency exam. Went to community college for 5 years (work & family obligations ) then transfered to UCLA. I am looking to transfer to NYU primarly for the reason that i have to move to New York and i dont want to downgrade my current level of edcation by going to a CUNY which is not of the same caliber as UCLA . Ovisouly this will not be the exact reason i list in my transfer essay, as there are other factors as well. My GPA at ULCA is 3.37 and my overall GPA that includes community college and UCLA is 3.43. I never took any SAT scores and they are not required. I have no EC activies only work experience and Paid-internship in an economic consulting firm that deals with litigation cases---it is the top in this industry and the industry is very small. My intrests is to major in MATH/ECON and to do actuarial work, this is another reason i want to go to NYU because of its strong ties int he community and because NYC emploeys 25% of all US actuaries.
Do you think it is feasable for me to aim for admission? I know chances threads are very unrealiable most times, however i can see various weaknesses in my own application, such as my Lack of EC---would work and family situations compensate for this lack (parent has cancer, i had to be primary provider) ... i know my GPA is also not ideal, however i am coming from a school that has severe grade deflation.
Do you think its good to mention that i want to maintain my current instituational caliber rather than downgrade in order to continue my education?
In general tell me waht you think?
I am in the honor society, nationals deans list and have an AA degree in general studies and another AA degree in mathematics
I know all the unit maximums. THis year CAS transfer admission dropped below 10%, so i find it not feaseable to hope for NYU admission for 08. Most linkely i will just go to Baruch.
I will have one degree from UCLA either way, i wanted to finish the second part of my double major at a equally good school
19 months ago
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You might want to finish at UCLA and then move to NYC (and go to grad school there). Not sure how many of your crfedits will transfer (there is a limit, you can't just transfer with 99% of your credits at one school, take one class at a new school and have them give you a degree. You represent them and they want want to make sure you can)
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UCLA worth it?
I'm wondering...how worth it is it to go to UCLA over a private school like Reed College or Northwestern University (aside from the freezing weather in those two)? How likely are UCLA undergrads to get into the grad schools of their choice, and how likely are they to be hired straight out of school? I know Cal gets more prestige, but I didn't apply there (to my endless consternation).
20 months ago
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Scott K sounds pretty confused.
While Northwestern is a bit higher ranked than Berkeley, both have great national prestige.
UCLA is known as just under Berkeley, but it has a fine rep too. UCLA grads have no problem getting into grad schools of their choice or be hired straight out of school. Cal and UCLA are the clear kings of the UC system. It's those two, and then the rest.
Reed is good, but it's not all that close to UCLA good.
Santa Clara is in Northern California. It's not in SoCal and it's not all that great a school. It's very nice b/c it gets so many donations from the tech company, but the rep isn't that good overall.
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Can I make it into UCLA?
Will I be accepted to UCLA with the following?
I speak French fluently and I am the first person in my family to go to college. I have a weighted GPA of 4.12 academic GPA 3.7 . By the end of my senior I would have taken 13 exams passing 7 exams. I was the president of the French club and this year I am the president of the European Club. I played in the advanced Jazz band my junior year only because it was difficult( I played the piano). I took two other foreign languages at school. spanish 1-2,3-4,AP Language, this year AP Span lit.(only non-native in class), also took german 7-8 got a B both semesters(studied a lot over the summer). Language and music are my hobbies. However I was not in sports. I have a low SAT of 1630 and ACT composite 23. I did 50 hours community service. Volunteered 150 hours as teacher's aide and outside work. I also went to Long Beach City college in the summer of my sophmore year to take Intermediate Algebra and Spanish 3. As a result I am in AP Span Lit
23 months ago
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Your GPA does not even come close to matching your test scores (i.e. your scores are much lower than they should be for somebody with your GPA). If I were an admissions officer, I would assume you're going to a pretty easy high school in terms of grading (your class rank might help contradict this). And passing slightly more than half your AP exams is nice but not an accomplishment that's going to shine. If I were you, I'd have a really good reason for those test scores (and not just "I'm bad at testing") since's it's too late to practice and retest.
On the plus side, you seem to be very fluent in foreign languages and this is something many other applicants will not have. Your extracurriculars and volunteer service are also meaningful and pretty good.
I wouldn't hold my breath on getting into UCLA, there's a lot of competition for those spots. Your A- GPA is okay (probably about average) but given that your test scores are really very weak, I'm afraid they might cost you an acceptance letter. Emphasize your extracurriculars and skills in languages and try to explain (but not overconcentrate) why your test scores don't match your high school performance. That's probably your best shot.
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I'm a second year student at San Diego State University, business major. I am interested in possibly transferring to UCLA, my GPA so far is 3.6, but I am expecting it to rise a bit after my Fall and Spring Semesters this year. I am probably somewhere around 15 or 18 units ahead of schedule, so I could be on pace to graduate early, or possibly double major. I'm on the Dean's List. What are my chances of possibly being admitted?
25 months ago
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Hey, I was a tour guide at UCLA, so I've memorized all the admissions information. UCLA does like transfer students, and the most important thing for a transfer student is doing the prep for the major you are going to choose. Obviously you are not at a community college, and those students are given priority, but you can still prepare yourself anyway. The best website is assist.org, which lists the different majors, and the classes that you need to take in order to have all the major prep done before tranferring to UCLA. It is a website for community college students, but you should still be able to get a feel for all the classes you should take. You can also check out what the major prep is for your major at San Diego State, and finish all that.
The other most important part is that you finish IGETC, or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum. That is basically your General Ed, which should be done before transferring. You can look for that on the website below, and that will give you all the information you need.
UCLA is the most applied to school in the nation, but as a tranfer student your chances are better than for those applying directly out of high school. The average incoming GPA of transfer students is generally around 3.4 - 3.6, so you're doing well there. Also, just so you know, there is no business major at UCLA, only a bus-econ major. It's a pretty impacted major, and that does matter at the transfer level. But it's a great major, and a lot of my friends were in that program and loved it.
Finally, with UCLA all the parts of the application are taken into consideration, so make sure that your personal statement is well-written and addresses the questions. That's your only chance to let the admissions officers know a little bit more about you, so take the chance and be yourself...don't make anything up! It's painfully obvious when students make up information, so just relax and have fun applying to one of the best schools in the nation! :)
So good luck! Take a campus tour if you happen to be in the area, because it's a great way to get to know the campus, and as tour guides we are indoctrinated with all the admissions information...very helpful!
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How is UCLA???
I was thinking about transfering to UCLA. I've visited the campus but was wondering if anyone had any opinions based on personal experience on how the campus life really is: Education? Activities? Financially? Undergrad studies? Graduate Studies?
28 months ago
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I went to UCLA as an undergrad. This was the best experience of my life. They have lots of activities to become involved with. Usually at the beginning of each semester all the clubs have "tables" for you to come and chit-chat with them. In terms of education, it was top notch. There are also a lot of internship options. I did an internship at UCLA Medical center as an undergrad....did i mention....fabulous sports teams to watch.
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31 months ago
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UCLA is considered moderately selective, so the higher you are in class rank the better your chances at getting in. UCLA is a fine school, and I'd recommend it, go to http://www.ucla.edu, there might be more info there that will help you plan for college.
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I'm about to start college (2 years at a local community college and then transfer to a "big" school) and I'm looking to get into film/television as a writer/director/editor... something along those lines. I plan on going to Columbia in Chicago, but I'm not sure how selective they are, so can anyone recommend good schools in California, for my area of study, to look into as a second/third/fourth choice?
32 months ago
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USC is good. Check out UCLA also. Think about this. What kind of resources will be available to you if you go to school right next to hollywood. Some people may say that if you enter into Hollywood, you are going to sell out or be part of some conformist machine. Not true. Sure Hollywood puts out a lot of crap, but you can really learn some good stuff, and most importantly make contacts. Your professional network is really important to any career. You should be working on this when you are in school, so when choosing a school, look at more than just academics. Look at what extracirricular opportunities the school can afford you. Good luck in your decision. I have heard good things about Columbia. If you choose Chicago, it will be a good decision.
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