University of California, Los Angeles

If you are considering submitting an application to UCLA, the regular decision application deadline is November 30 and the application fee costs $70.

Students who submit their applications to UCLA for fall semester should anticipate a decision by March 31.

UCLA Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of UCLA's admissions stats.

UCLA 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.9
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are not considered
Waitlist	Yes

University of California, Los Angeles Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for University of California, Los Angeles.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Info Not Available	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––
Regular Decision	Yes	November 30	March 31

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Applying Early to UCLA?

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University of California, Los Angeles may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with UCLA directly for more information about early applications.

➡️ Explore a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on University of California, Los Angeles Admissions

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Is UCLA Difficult To Get Into?

UCLA is a very difficult school to get into.

In 2021, UCLA accepted 11% of students, around 14,663 of the 136,162 students who applied.

Schools that are very difficult to get into, like UCLA, accept fewer than 60% of all applicants. At least 50% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT and over 26 on the ACT.

Transferring to University of California, Los Angeles

Transfer student admissions is very difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to UCLA

UCLA has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does UCLA Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at UCLA

Wondering what factors are considered by UCLA during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Application Essay	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Work Experience	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Volunteer Work	Important
Geographical Residence	Considered
First Generation	Considered
State Residency	Considered

Make sure to check with UCLA for more information on admission factors.

UCLA 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to UCLA, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with UCLA's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview
Transcript(S) of College Record
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into UCLA?

Students admitted to UCLA have an average unweighted GPA of 3.9.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

UCLA does not consider ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

UCLA is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to University of California, Los Angeles

For transfer students, it is very difficult to get admitted to UCLA.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is November 30. Applicants should hear back by April 30.

Transfer students can enroll in UCLA during the following terms:

• Fall Term

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UCLA Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to UCLA?

❌ Students who are admitted to UCLA must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does UCLA accept transfer credits?

✅ UCLA accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does UCLA accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ UCLA accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to UCLA?

✅ UCLA is not test optional. Test scores will not be considered during the admissions process, even if you submit them.

What is UCLA's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for UCLA is 11%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at UCLA?

🟨 UCLA may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.

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