University of California-Los Angeles

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$11,442

2021 Average Net Price

$13,393

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.759%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

10.8%

139,489 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

46,116

95.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

92.1%

5,221 Graduates

About

University of California-Los Angeles is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of California-Los Angeles were Sociology (737 degrees awarded), General Political Science & Government (690 degrees), and Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (680 degrees).

In 2021, 14,587 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of California-Los Angeles. 55.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (4,157 degrees), 1.19 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (3,491 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of California-Los Angeles is $11,442, which is $−17,550 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of California-Los Angeles is $11,442, which is $−17,550 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,393.

In 2021, 56% of undergraduate students attending University of California-Los Angeles received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 12% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$11,442

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of California-Los Angeles was $11,442. The cost of tuition at University of California-Los Angeles is $−17,550 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of California-Los Angeles (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$13,393

2021 Value

18.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of California-Los Angeles had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,393. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of California-Los Angeles grew by 18.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of California-Los Angeles (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$16,420

Room and Board

$1,314

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of California-Los Angeles was of $16,420 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 6.18% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,314. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 10.2% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of California-Los Angeles (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

12%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

56% of undergraduate students at University of California-Los Angeles received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 22.2% with respect to 2020, when 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of California-Los Angeles (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.759%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of California-Los Angeles was 0.759%, which represents 46 out of the 6060 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of California-Los Angeles received 139,489 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 28.1% annual growth. Out of those 139,489 applicants, 15,028 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 10.8% acceptance rate.

There were 46,116 students enrolled at University of California-Los Angeles in 2021.

University of California-Los Angeles has an overall enrollment yield of 43.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

10.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

15,028

Accepted Out of 139,489

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of California-Los Angeles was 10.8% (15,028 admissions from 139,489 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 14.3%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 28.1%, while admissions declined by −3.68%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of California-Los Angeles (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

University of California-Los Angeles had a total enrollment of 46,116 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of California-Los Angeles is 43,955 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,161. This means that 95.3% of students enrolled at University of California-Los Angeles are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of California-Los Angeles, both undergraduate and graduate, is 27.4% White, 26% Asian, 19.5% Hispanic or Latino, 5.98% Two or More Races, 3.56% Black or African American, 0.193% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.156% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of California-Los Angeles in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Female (16.9%), followed by White Female (15.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (14.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (15.3%), followed by White Female (14.4%) and Asian Female (9.58%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

95.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of California-Los Angeles in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 46,116 students. The full-time enrollment at University of California-Los Angeles is 43,955 and the part-time enrollment is 2,161. This means that 95.3% of students enrolled at University of California-Los Angeles are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of California-Los Angeles (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

97%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of California-Los Angeles was 97%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), University of California-Los Angeles had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of California-Los Angeles (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
12,648 enrolled students
Asian
12,010 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
8,996 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of California-Los Angeles is 27.4% White, 26% Asian, 19.5% Hispanic or Latino, 5.98% Two or More Races, 3.56% Black or African American, 0.193% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.156% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,218 students (2.64%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 1,621 more women than men received degrees from University of California-Los Angeles. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of California-Los Angeles is white (4,157 degrees awarded). There were 1.19 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (3491 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of California-Los Angeles is Sociology (737 degrees awarded), followed by General Political Science & Government (690 degrees) and Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (680 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of California-Los Angeles, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Cultural & Gender Studies (461 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (804 degrees), and Social Sciences (2,813 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of California-Los Angeles are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (421,904 people), Other managers (286,247 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (233,248 people), Postsecondary teachers (197,305 people), and Secondary school teachers (144,551 people).

The most specialized majors at University of California-Los Angeles in 2021 are Cultural & Gender Studies (461 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (804 degrees), Social Sciences (2,813 degrees), History (344 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (337 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of California-Los Angeles are Surgeons, Media and communication workers, all other, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Diagnostic medical sonographers, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at University of California-Los Angeles are Cultural & Gender Studies (461 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (804 degrees), Social Sciences (2,813 degrees), History (344 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (337 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of California-Los Angeles are Elementary & secondary schools (545,390 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (397,849 people), Legal services (332,437 people), Computer Systems Design (245,858 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (201,356 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of California-Los Angeles.

Most Common (2021)

Sociology
737 degrees awarded
General Political Science & Government
690 degrees awarded
Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
680 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of California-Los Angeles was Sociology with 737 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of California-Los Angeles according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

6,483

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

8,104

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 6,483 degrees were awarded to men at University of California-Los Angeles, which is 0.8 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (8,104).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of California-Los Angeles by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 494 degrees were awarded to men at University of California-Los Angeles in Management Science, which is 2.11 times more than the 234 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 551 degrees were awarded to men at University of California-Los Angeles in Sociology, which is 2.56 times more than the 215 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

80%

100% Completion Time

92%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 80% of students graduating from University of California-Los Angeles completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 92% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 92% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (96.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of California-Los Angeles is Female and Asian (96.9% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.88% of graduates (98 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
4,157 degrees awarded
Asian
3,491 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
2,959 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of California-Los Angeles is white (4,157 degrees awarded). There were 1.19 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (3491 degrees).

2.76% of degree recipients (402 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
2,153 degrees awarded
White Male
2,004 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
1,985 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of California-Los Angeles is white female (2,153 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (2004 degrees).

Operations

University of California-Los Angeles employs 1,027 Professors, 415 Assistant professors and 283 Lecturers. Most academics at University of California-Los Angeles are Male Professor (661), Female Professor (366), and Male Assistant professor (218).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of California-Los Angeles are: Business and Financial Operations, with 2,558 employees, Service, with 2,266 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 1,776 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$750M - Federal
$66.6M - State
$75.6M - Local

As of 2021, University of California-Los Angeles received $750M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $66.6M from state grants and contracts, and $75.6M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$4.19B

2021 Salaries

2.03%

decline from 2020

In 2021, University of California-Los Angeles paid a median of $4.19B in salaries, a 2.03% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$366M

Instructional Salaries

2,015

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of California-Los Angeles paid a total of $366M to 2,015 employees working as instructors, which represents 8.73% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

1,027 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

2,558 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of California-Los Angeles were Professor with 1,027 employees, Assistant professor with 415 employees, and Lecturer with 283 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of California-Los Angeles were Business and Financial Operations with 2,558 employees, Service with 2,266 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 1,776 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of California-Los Angeles was Male Professor with 661 employees, Female Professor with 366 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 218 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of California-Los Angeles.