University of California, Los AngelesAcceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information

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Deadline
November 30, 2023
298 Days Left
Admissions Department
405 Hilgard Avenue Los Angeles, CA 900095
(310) 825-4321
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject Req Reco
English 4
Mathematics 3 4
Science 2 3
Foreign Language 2 3
History 2
Academic Electives 1
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Not used if submitted January 15
SAT Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Only Not reported Not reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Not reported Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only Considered if submitted January 15
ACT Writing Test Policy Not reported SAT: Not used , ACT: Not used
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
405 Hilgard Avenue
Los Angeles
CA
900095
Phone
(310) 825-4321
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
November 30, 2023
Application Fee
$70
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
March 31
Accept Offer of Admission
May 1
Waiting List Used
Yes
Defer Admission
Student cannot defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Action Offered
No
Application Form
Common Application
Not accepted
Universal College Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for all freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest X
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
First Generation to Attend College X
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Ethnicity X
Work Experience X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
11% of 136,162 applicants were admitted
Women
12% of 75,341 applicants were admitted
Men
10% of 60,821 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
6,721 (46%) of 14,663 admitted students enrolled
Women
4,241 (48%) of 8,843 admitted students enrolled
Men
2,480 (43%) of 5,820 admitted students enrolled
Students Offered Wait List
15,242
Students Accepting Wait List Position
9,897
Students Admitted From Wait List
214
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
55%
3.75 - 3.99
36%
3.50 - 3.74
6%
3.25 - 3.49
2%
3.00 - 3.24
1%
2.50 - 2.99
0.2%
2.00 - 2.49
0%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: Not reported
Score of 700 - 800
Not Reported
Score of 600 - 700
Not Reported
Score of 500 - 600
Not Reported
Score of 400 - 500
Not Reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: Not reported
Score of 700 - 800
Not Reported
Score of 600 - 700
Not Reported
Score of 500 - 600
Not Reported
Score of 400 - 500
Not Reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
Not Reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not Reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not Reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
Not Reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not Reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not Reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
Not Reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not Reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not Reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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