University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
A public research university in West LA with strength across nearly every field, including a top film school (through its connections to the entertainment industry) and strong biological sciences tied to its medical center. Its location gives students unusually direct access to LA's entertainment, tech, and business industries, and its athletics program is one of the most decorated in NCAA history (especially basketball), with a large, visible Greek scene along Bruin Walk.
9%
Acceptance rate
1310–1540
SAT range
29–35
ACT range
33,000
Undergrads
$13,401/yr
In-state tuition
$46,326/yr
Out-of-state tuition
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