So, you’re thinking about applying to UCLA, and you’re curious about your chances of admission. Well, we’re here to help!

The most important factors in the admissions game are your GPA and test scores. We will provide you with the proper information on the current UCLA acceptance rate. If you want to raise your test scores give us a call or sign up for our prep course at Prep Expert.

With an acceptance rate of 14% in the 2018 admissions cycle (from the Class of 2022), admission to UCLA is very competitive. Based on our analysis, to have a good chance of being admitted, you need to be at the very top of your class and have an SAT score of close to 1450, or an ACT score of around 33.

2018 UCLA Admissions Statistics Class of 2022

• UCLA’s acceptance rate in 2018 was 14%.
• For students applying to the class of 2022, out of 113,761 applicants, UCLA admitted 15,970.
• The average weighted GPA of admitted applicants was 4.31, the average unweighted GPA was 3.90
• The average ACT score was 31
• The average SAT score was 1370

For students who took the ACT, the 25th percentile score of successful applicants was 31, and the 75th percentile score was 35.

For students who took the SAT, the 25th percentile score was 1370. The 75th percentile score was 1540.

Since the 2017 application cycle, the ACT/SAT test scores for both 25th and 75th percentile admitted students have increased by about 1-2 and 50 points respectively.

If you’re somewhere in the middle of these numbers, remember that a high test score can compensate for a slightly lower GPA, and vice versa. If you’re at the lower end, it helps if you’re a diverse applicant, the child of an alum, or have incredible personal achievements.

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Other aspects of your application, such as athletics, extracurricular and recommendations, are important, but will likely only make a difference for admission if you’re in the 75th percentile range for your GPA and SAT/ACT scores.

Even if UCLA is your dream school, and even if you’re in the 75th percentile, you’ll still want to make sure you apply to a wide variety of schools to ensure you’ll gain admission somewhere.

Generally, you should have:

• 3 safety schools (where you are in the 75th percentile of GPA/test scores)
• 3 reach schools (where you are in the 25th percentile of GPA/test scores)
• 3 target schools (where you are near the average for GPA/test scores)

OK, so you’ve decided to apply. We took a look at UCLA’s admissions requirements to help you get everything in order.

2019 UCLA Application Requirements (Class of 2024)

Here’s a full list of the application requirements:

• Fill out the UC Application, and pay an application fee of $70 (or apply for a fee waiver)
• Submit an ACT or SAT score
• Submit two SAT Subject Test scores (optional)
• Submit your high school transcript
• The application deadline is November 30.
• March 2 is the financial aid application deadline.
• Applicants find out their fates on April 26, with a reply date of May 1.

Have you been admitted to UCLA? Congratulations! Below is a glimpse of what your classmates will be like.

2018 UCLA Admitted Students Profile (Class of 2022)

Here are some interesting facts about the recently admitted class:

• 56% are female, and 44% are male
• 110 countries are represented
• 10.4% of students are internationals

UCLA has a diverse class, as well, with a large number of people of color. The ethnicities of admitted applicants are:

• African American: 3%
• Asian American: 34%
• Hispanic/Latino: 24%
• White: 31%

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What do these admitted students plan to study? UCLA offers dozens of majors, and students matriculating there pursue a wide number of subjects. Here is a list of some of the top programs:

• Business Economics
• Biology
• Psychology
• Political Science
• Economics
• Psychobiology

Now, how are you going to pay for this?

UCLA Tuition Figures

At $62,205, UCLA’s cost of attendance is astronomical. UCLA reports that the average financial aid award is $12,017.

Here’s a fuller look at UCLA tuition and financial aid in 2017:

• Total budget: $62,205
• Average financial aid package: $47,816
• The average student debt of a UCLA graduate is $28,000

For the latest numbers and to learn more about financial aid options, click HERE.

Now, what is life like at UCLA? Let’s take a look.

UCLA Location

UCLA is located on an urban campus in Los Angeles, California.

It is situated in a residential area of Westwood and bordered by Bel-Air, Beverly Hills and Brentwood.

UCLA is the second smallest of the University of California campuses and features Romanesque Revival, as well as minimalist, buildings, as well as a Japanese garden. I.M. Pei designed one of the buildings.

Due to its proximity to Hollywood, many films have been set on the UCLA campus, including:

• Legally Blonde
• Old School
• Erin Brockovich
• The Nutty Professor
• American Pie 2
• How High

Remember, you’re going to UCLA for its excellent academics! Below is a look at what academic life will be like.

UCLA Academics

UCLA has dozens of majors. Some of the school’s more interesting majors are:

• Asian Languages & Linguistics
• Central and East European Languages & Cultures
• Mathematics/Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences
• Microbiology, Immunology, & Molecular Genetics
• European Studies
• Global Studies
• Human Biology & Society
• International Development Studies
• Italian & Special Fields
• Russian Language & Literature
• Mathematics for Teaching
• Linguistics & Scandinavian Languages
• Latin American Studies
• American Indian Studies
• Ancient Near East & Egyptology
• Asian American Studies
• Linguistics & Anthropology

Now, let’s take a look at life outside the classroom at UCLA.

Student Life at UCLA

UCLA has hundreds of student organizations, covering academic interests, creative and performing arts, cultural and racial initiatives, gender and sexuality affinity groups, government and politics interests, and various media and publications.

Here’s a sampling of UCLA’s student activities:

• Bruin Naturalists Club
• California Public Interest Research Group
• Student Food Collective
• Veg Bruins
• Atlas Exhibition Team
• Foundations Choreography
• Raas Team
• The Swing Club
• Club Tango
• Mantra Yoga Bruins
• Student Association for Latin American Studies
• The Cheese Club
• United Korean Voice
• The Crank
• Disney Club
• Documentary Club
• Mediascape
• Film & Photography Society
• The Color Box Production Company

Are you an athlete? UCLA’s got plenty of options for you.

UCLA Athletics

UCLA offers a large number of sports, with extensive varsity, as well as club, offerings, for both men and women. So, if you’re not up to varsity level, remember there are plenty of clubs and intramural sports to try out for, too.

UCLA’s sports include:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Crew
• Cross-Country
• Football
• Golf
• Soccer
• Swimming & Diving
• Track & Field
• Softball
• Beach Volleyball

Who might you become with a UCLA degree? Let’s take a look at some well-known and successful alums:

Notable Alums

UCLA has produced politicians, business tycoons, entertainers, musicians, media figures, and leaders in dozens of other fields.

Here’s a list of some particularly well-known alums:

• Athlete Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
• Actor James Dean
• Actor and comedian Jack Black
• Baseball and civil rights legend Jackie Robinson
• Football star Troy Aikman
• Actor Ben Stiller
• Actor Tim Robbins
• Musician Jim Morrison of The Doors
• Comedienne Carol Burnett
• Director Rob Reiner
• Tennis star Jimmy Connors
• Shakira
• Actor Kal Penn
• Actress Kristen Stewart
• Actress Mila Kunis
• Actor Leonardo DiCaprio
• Actress Marilyn Monroe

And this is only a partial list!

Remember!

Getting into UCLA is extremely competitive. Don’t despair if you get a no.

If you have a strong GPA and high test scores, you have a great chance of getting into at least one of the more competitive schools. And if you don’t, remember: where you go is NOT who you are. If you work hard, you’ll end up at a school that’s right for you, and still get a great education.

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