University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California · Public, 4-year
At a glance
Average net price
$12,548
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
92.6%
Admission rate
9%
Undergrad size
33,475
In-state tuition
$15,203
Out-of-state tuition
$49,403
Cost of attendance
$38,614
Median earnings (10y)
$82,511
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 97.3%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
21 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (40%), stem (39%), humanities & arts (20%).
- STEM39%
- Health1%
- Business0%
- Humanities & arts20%
- Social sciences40%
- Social sciences24.4%~8,161 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Biological sciences16.3%~5,463 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology11.6%~3,866 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering7.9%~2,631 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics7.6%~2,531 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~2,072 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~1,306 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science3.7%~1,229 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English2.6%~884 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication2.4%~797 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~783 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History2.1%~690 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~609 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~552 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~439 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~392 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~365 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education1.1%~355 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~174 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business0.4%~124 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Architecture0.2%~60 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 1,931 | — | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 1,691 | $52,741 | $15,000 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 1,365 | $32,675 | $14,500 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 1,333 | $30,127 | $14,500 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 1,328 | $35,138 | $15,000 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 795 | $24,474 | $16,737 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 772 | $24,167 | $16,028 |
| Applied Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 716 | $51,707 | $14,400 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 689 | — | — |
| Law. | First professional | 658 | $92,050 | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies. | Master's | 511 | — | — |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences. | Bachelor's | 499 | $22,481 | $15,848 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 496 | $27,063 | $14,376 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 489 | $25,829 | $14,277 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 473 | — | — |
| Cognitive Science. | Bachelor's | 460 | $43,778 | $13,000 |
| Statistics. | Bachelor's | 455 | $56,134 | $17,005 |
| Education, General. | Master's | 443 | $55,034 | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 439 | $26,296 | $15,000 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | Bachelor's | 422 | $16,804 | $17,049 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 409 | $30,054 | $14,920 |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 393 | $31,197 | $15,000 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 391 | $50,739 | $14,920 |
| Human Biology. | Bachelor's | 387 | — | $12,500 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Master's | 378 | $98,817 | — |
| Public Health. | Master's | 366 | $65,411 | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 363 | $29,779 | $17,149 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 349 | $68,857 | $17,000 |
| Medicine. | First professional | 347 | $59,345 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 303 | $94,892 | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology. | Bachelor's | 289 | $27,430 | $14,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 287 | $20,684 | $14,000 |
| Economics. | Master's | 285 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Master's | 270 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 270 | $78,867 | $17,877 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | Bachelor's | 253 | $34,901 | $15,000 |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 239 | — | $15,000 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology. | Master's | 220 | — | — |
| Public Policy Analysis. | Bachelor's | 217 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 215 | $36,898 | $18,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About University of California-Los Angeles
University of California-Los Angeles is a very large institution located in Los Angeles, California, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 33,475 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Social sciences, Biological sciences, Psychology.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of California-Los Angeles — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $12,548 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $15,203 for in-state students and $49,403 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $38,614 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 92.6%, a strong completion outcome. 97.3% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $82,511 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of California-Los Angeles confers degrees and certificates across 21 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Social sciences, Biological sciences, Psychology. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (40% of credentials), stem (39% of credentials), humanities & arts (20% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
University of California-Los Angeles accepts 9% of applicants, making it highly selective.
Location & campus
Set in Los Angeles, California (city), University of California-Los Angeles draws students from across California and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about University of California-Los Angeles
Q.How much does University of California-Los Angeles cost?
The average net price at University of California-Los Angeles is $12,548 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $38,614.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of California-Los Angeles?
University of California-Los Angeles has a 6-year graduation rate of 92.6% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of California-Los Angeles?
University of California-Los Angeles admits 9% of applicants, which is considered highly selective.
Q.How much do University of California-Los Angeles graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of California-Los Angeles graduate earns $82,511 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of California-Los Angeles?
Published tuition is $15,203 in-state and $49,403 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of California-Los Angeles located?
University of California-Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles, California (ZIP 90095).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with University of California-Los Angeles at their official website.