University of California, Los Angeles acceptance rate, scores and deadlines

Los Angeles, CA · public · 33,475 undergraduates

Acceptance rate 9.4% Fall 2025 · ↑0.4 pts
SAT Not used Test-blind
Tests, 2026–27 Test-blind From the admissions site

Source: Common Data Set 2025–26 · deadlines from UCLA's admissions site.

Chances at UCLA
1500
unweighted, 4.0 scale —
Your odds · Regular decision Reach
8–8.9%
  • UCLA is test-blind: it doesn't look at SAT or ACT scores.
  • So this range uses the admit rate for applicants without special hooks.
  • UCLA admits 9.4% of applicants overall.
  • Under 15% admitted: a reach for every applicant.

Data: Common Data Set 2025–26 · Test-blind for 2026–27

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Acceptance rate

UCLA acceptance rate by year

13,659 of 145,086 applicants admitted for Fall 2025, against 9.0% for Fall 2024.

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 201520172019202120232025 9.4%
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Entering classAppliedAdmittedRateSource
Fall 2025145,08613,6599.4%Common Data Set
Fall 2024146,27213,1149.0%IPEDS
Fall 2023145,90312,7368.7%IPEDS
Fall 2022149,80112,8458.6%IPEDS
Fall 2021139,48915,02810.8%IPEDS
Fall 2020108,87015,60214.3%IPEDS
Fall 2019111,32113,72012.3%IPEDS
Fall 2018113,75415,97014.0%IPEDS
Fall 2017102,22516,45616.1%IPEDS
Fall 201697,11217,47318.0%IPEDS
Fall 201592,69016,01617.3%IPEDS

2026–27 applications

UCLA deadlines for 2026–27

Apply with UC Application. Checked October 24, 2026 on UCLA's admissions site. Dates can change; confirm them there before you submit.

  1. Regular decision Apply by Decisions Late March
Every 2026–27 deadline, in date order

Scores and GPA

Test scores and GPA at UCLA

Scores are for enrolled students who sent them, not for everyone admitted.

UCLA is test-blind: scores it lists are not used in admission decisions.

Average high school GPA 3.94
As reported, 99.8% reported a GPA
High school GPA of enrolled first-years (Fall 2025)
  • 4.058.8%
  • 3.75–3.9934.6%
  • 3.50–3.744.9%
  • 3.25–3.491.0%
  • 3.00–3.240.4%
  • 2.50–2.990.2%
  • Below 2.500.1%

What counts

What UCLA weighs

From section C7 of UCLA's Common Data Set 2025–26.

Very important

  • Course rigor
  • GPA
  • Essays

Important

  • Activities
  • Talent or ability
  • Character
  • Volunteer work
  • Work experience

Considered

  • First-generation status
  • Where you live
  • State residency

Not considered

  • Class rank
  • Test scores
  • Recommendations
  • Interview
  • Alumni relation
  • Religious affiliation
  • Demonstrated interest

Waitlist

UCLA waitlist

20,563 students were offered a place on the waitlist for Fall 2025, 13,612 accepted it, and 1,514 were admitted from it (11.1% of those who stayed on).

Cost

What UCLA costs

From the College Scorecard. For your own estimate, use UCLA's net price calculator.

Tuition, in-state$15,729
Per year
Tuition, out-of-state$53,331
Per year
Average net price$14,659
After grants, aided students
Open UCLA's net price calculator

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Colleges with a similar acceptance rate

Close to UCLA's 9.4%, from the same official data.

FAQ

Questions about UCLA admissions

What is UCLA's acceptance rate?

UCLA admitted 13,659 of 145,086 first-year applicants for Fall 2025, an acceptance rate of 9.4%. That is up from 9.0% for Fall 2024. Source: Common Data Set 2025–26.

Is UCLA test-optional for 2026–27?

UCLA is test-blind for 2026–27: it does not consider SAT or ACT scores in admission.

When are UCLA's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Regular decision: November 30, 2026. Check UCLA's admissions site before you apply, as dates can change.

Where the numbers come from

Sources

Odds are estimates from public data, shown as a range. An estimate, not a guarantee.

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