University of California-Los Angeles

    Los Angeles, CA · Public · Doctoral / R1 research university

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
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    Acceptance rate
    9%
    Enrollment
    33,475
    ACT middle 50%
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    Current admissions guidance for UCLA

    UCLA is a highly selective public research university in Los Angeles. It does not publish an admissions SAT range because the University of California does not consider SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions.

    SAT/ACT policy

    UCLA is test-free for admission and scholarship decisions. SAT and ACT scores are not considered, although a score may still be used after enrollment to satisfy subject requirements or determine course placement.

    Application deadlines

    The UC application opens August 1. Applicants can begin submitting October 1, and the filing deadline is December 1 for Fall 2027 admission.

    How to use your SAT score

    • Do not take the SAT solely to improve a UCLA admission decision because UCLA will not consider it.
    • Put the testing time into course rigor, grades, activities, and the UC personal insight questions.
    • Submit AP, IB, or other eligible exam results when they support subject requirements or future credit.

    Admissions details checked July 17, 2026. Verify policies before applying: UCLA first-year requirements · University of California application dates.

    How UCLA compares

    • Its 9% acceptance rate is more selective than 97% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
    • Median earnings 10 years after entry ($82,511) are $19,445 above the $63,066 median across that pool.
    • Out-of-state students pay $34,200 more per year than in-state students ($49,403 vs $15,203).
    More selective than
    97% of ranked colleges
    Earnings vs national median
    +$19,445

    What the numbers say about UCLA

    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 9% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 93% completion rate and $82,511 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
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    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $15,203
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $49,403
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $82,511
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    93%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for UCLA?

    University of California-Los Angeles does not publish a full SAT middle-50% range. Check its admissions page for current expectations.

    What is UCLA's acceptance rate?

    University of California-Los Angeles's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 9%.

    How much does it cost to attend UCLA?

    In-state tuition is approximately $15,203 and out-of-state is approximately $49,403. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

    Is UCLA test-optional?

    UCLA is test-free for admission and scholarship decisions. SAT and ACT scores are not considered, although a score may still be used after enrollment to satisfy subject requirements or determine course placement.

    When are UCLA's application deadlines?

    The UC application opens August 1. Applicants can begin submitting October 1, and the filing deadline is December 1 for Fall 2027 admission.

    Official site: www.ucla.edu