UCLA Admissions, Acceptance Rate & SAT Policy
Los Angeles, CA · Public · Doctoral / R1 research university
The figures above are the stored federal Scorecard snapshot, imported April 25, 2026. Its fields can cover different reporting years. Current university profiles below can describe a different cohort or applicant group.
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).
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.
Tuition and outcomes
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; our 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.
Questions about UCLA
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 historical College Scorecard snapshot reports approximately 9%. This is a past institution-wide applicant pool, not an individual admission probability.
How much does it cost to attend UCLA?
Historical annual 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.