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Located in a beautiful and safe neighborhood in one of
the world's great cities, UCLA is a major research
university with a long standing tradition of academic and
research excellence. Consistently ranked in the top tier of
national and international universities and powered by
extensive resources, UCLA graduates enjoy high rates of
admission to the world's top graduate and professional
schools, and are well prepared for service to society. We hope
that you will take the time to look closely at the opportunities
awaiting you as an undergraduate student at UCLA.
FALL 2023 FRESHMAN ADMIT PROFILE
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INTERNATIONAL
APPLICANTS
ALL
APPLICANTS
Total Applicants
22,052
145,899
Average Unweighted GPA
3.97
3.95
Acceptance Rate
6%
9%
Average TOEFL
114
N/A
*Fall 2023 Admit figures as of mid-summer.
7
Study across 7 different
academic divisions
The College • Engineering
Arts & Architecture
Music • Nursing • Public Affairs
Theater, Film & Television
60
Our undergraduates
come from more than
60 different countries
329
Los Angeles enjoys
329 days of sunshine
125
UCLA offers over
125 majors & 90
+
minors
1
We are ranked as the
#1 U.S. Public University
U.S. News & World Report 2021
COST OF ATTENDANCE AND FINANCIAL AID
Academic year 2023–2024 (estimated tuition and fees) All fees are subject to change.
Expenses California Residents Non-Residents
University Fees* $14,478 $14,478
Food and Housing** $17,148 $17,148
Books, Course Materials,
Supplies, and Equipment
$1,574 $1,574
Transportation $704 $704
Personal $1,655 $1,655
Health Insurance† $2,958 $2,958
Nonresident
Supplemental Tuition
--- $32,574
Total $38,517 $71,091
* Undergraduate tuition and fees are the same regardless of degree program.
** Housing costs may vary, depending on room type and meal plan chosen.
† UCLA requires that all international students on non-immigrant visas have adequate
medical insurance during all periods of enrollment. More information about this
requirement will be provided if offered admission.
California Residency
Determination of residency for tuition purposes occurs after admission to UCLA.
Regulations defining California residence for tuition purposes are detailed at
https://registrar.ucla.edu/fees-residence/residence-requirements/residence-determination.
US Citizens/Permanent Residents
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can be filed starting December.
Make sure you complete the FAFSA by March 2, which is the priority deadline for UCLA.
Based on your FAFSA and other information you submit, the Financial Aid Office will
determine your eligibility for a variety of funding options, including scholarships, grants,
work-study programs and loans.
The UCLA Scholarship Resource Center is available to help you identify scholarships for
which you are qualified. Visit the centers website at: www.scholarshipcenter.ucla.edu for
scholarship information, resources, and support services.
Funding
International students are not eligible for university, state, or federal financial aid. We urge
international students to research scholarship opportunities from private organizations
both within the US and their home countries. For more information on how to make UCLA
affordable, see: https://admission.ucla.edu/tuition-aid. In addition, UCLA offers payment
plan options for both tuition and housing so families can make smaller, regular tuition
payments throughout the academic year instead of larger, lump-sum payments.
MESSAGE REGARDING AGENTS AND CONSULTANTS
UCLA Undergraduate Admission does not partner with agents to represent the University
or to administer any part of the application process. The engagement of agents or private
organizations for the purpose of recruiting or enrolling international students is not
endorsed by UCLA.
UCLA expects an application to be the work of the student and any deviation that violates
University policy may lead to rejection of application materials, revocation of an
admission offer, cancellation of admission, or involuntary withdrawal from the University.
There is no formula for gaining admission to UCLA. Students with vastly different
credentials come from thousands of secondary schools across the country and around
the world. What unifies our students are the talents they bring to UCLA and their passion
to explore all that UCLA has to offer.
IMPORTANT DATES
AND DEADLINES
August 1:
Application opens for Fall 2024
October 1–November 30:
Application submission window
November 30:
Deadline to submit your application
Late March:
Admission notification (freshman)
Late April:
Admission notification (transfer)
May 1:
Deadline to submit your enrollment
deposit (freshman)
June 1:
Deadline to submit your enrollment
deposit (transfer)
CONTACT INFORMATION
AND RESOURCES
UCLA Undergraduate Admission
1147 Murphy Hall, Box 951436
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1436
www.admission.ucla.edu
Sign-up for UCLA mailing list:
https://connect.admission.ucla.edu/
register/getconnected
Dashew Center for International
Students & Scholars [DCISS]
106 Bradley Hall
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1379
www.internationalcenter.ucla.edu
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Acceptance Rate
6%
9%
ACADEMIC PREPARATION
There is no single academic path we expect all students to
follow, but competitive applicants complete the most rigorous
secondary school curriculum available to them.
To be considered for admission to UCLA as a freshman,
international students must either be in their final year of
secondary school or have completed secondary school and
have not enrolled in a university or college. Students must be
able to enter a university in their home country with their
secondary credential.
Successful applicants complete secondary school with a
well-rounded academic background including coursework in
History/Social Science, English, Laboratory Science, Language
(other than language of instruction), and Visual and
Performing Arts (if available). This series of completed
coursework is typically referred to as the “A–G” courses
required for eligibility to the University of California. We
understand that UCLA’s subject requirements may be
difficult for some international students to complete due to
differences in national curriculum. All applications are
reviewed within the context of courses available to students.
TESTING REQUIREMENTS
1.
UCLA does not consider SAT or ACT for admission or
scholarship. All applications will be reviewed holistically based
on the criteria approved by our faculty through comprehensive
review, including grades, curriculum,
activities/leadership/involvement, and the personal insight
questions, to name a few.
2.
English Proficiency: Students who have completed all of their
secondary school in a country where English is not the
language of instruction, as well as students who have had less
than three years of instruction in English, will need to
demonstrate English Proficiency.
Duolingo English Test (DET)
A competitive score is 120 or higher.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Including the TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition. A
competitive score is 100 or higher (with
sub-scores above 22). “MyBest score” will not be
considered or allowed, and students may not report the
super-score on their UC application.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
A competitive score is 7 or higher.
NOTE: In order for your test scores to be available in time for
our revie
w, all tests must be taken by December of your final
year of secondary school and must be received by January.
All test scores must be sent directly from the testing agency
to UCLA.
EDUCATION SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Our application readers have expertise in different curricula
and educational systems from around the world. Below are
some of the most common educational systems and average
admission requirements for each:
British system (including Singapore): Students who have
attended school under the British system must present at least
five IGCSE/GCSE/O-Level examinations and at least three
A-Level (or Pre-U) examinations with superior grades. Results
of AS exams should also be submitted if applicable.
Competitive applicants typically score A and A* grades.
India: Students are expected to complete Year X and Year XII
state board exams. Competitive applicants typically achieve high
marks, primarily A1 grades or scores above 90.
International Baccalaureate (IB): Students enrolled in IB schools
are expected to earn scores of 5 or higher on IB exams, and most
admitted students score 38+/42 points on the IB Diploma.
French Baccalaureate: Students enrolled in French Baccalaureate
schools are expected to earn scores of 10 or higher, and most
competitive applicants score 14+ points in each subject.
For other systems, please visit: https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/admission-requirements/international-applicants/
GENERAL
APPLICATION TIPS
The University of California’s online application
(UC Application) is used to apply to UCLA and all University
of California campuses. Find the application at:
https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply-now.htm
l. Students applying to the following professional schools at
UCLA are required to submit, in addition to the UC
Application, a supplemental application: Arts and
Architecture; Music; Nursing; and Theater, Film and Television.
The application opens on August 1, and must be submitted
between October 1–November 30 in the year before fall term
enrollment. An application fee is associated with submission.
Letters of recommendation and interviews are not
accepted at UCLA. However, students applying to the
following professional schools at UCLA – Arts & Architecture;
Music; Nursing; and Theater, Film and Television – may be
required to submit either with the supplemental application.
UCLA uses self-reported academic information when
making a preliminary assessment of your application for
admission. In completing your application, you will be asked
to list all courses and grades from all schools and universities
you have attended.
Final official documents/transcripts are not required at
the point of application. If you are offered admission to
UCLA, you will receive instructions on how to send your
official records for verification of completeness and
accuracy.
Please report all official external exam results in the
“International External Exams” section of the
UC Application.
If your school releases predicted exam results, you may
report them in the same section. The predictions will be
used as part of your application review and we expect
students to perform at the same standard.
All upcoming external exams such as AP/IB/GCSEs/A levels
reported on your application must be taken as listed.
We perform a holistic review of all applicants to UCLA in
which all your achievements – both academic and
nonacademic/personal – are considered in the context of
your educational circumstances, with an emphasis on the
opportunities or challenges presented to you and your
response to them. No single attribute or characteristic
guarantees admission.
UCLA does not offer early action or early decision.
No single attribute
or characteristic
guarantees the
admission of any
applicant to UCLA.
PERSONAL INSIGHT QUESTIONS
The University's Personal Insight Questions are about getting to
know you better - your life experience, interests, ambitions,
and inspirations. Find your individual voice and express it. Each
response is limited to a maximum of 350 words and you must
select 4 out of the 8 questions. Which questions you choose to
answer is entirely up to you. You should select the questions
that are most relevant to your experience and that best reflect
your individual circumstances. If you need additional help on
how to address these questions, please refer to the “Worksheet
for Freshman Applicants” on the University of California
website (http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu)
1
Describe an example of your leadership experience in which
you have positively influenced others, helped resolve
disputes or contributed to group efforts over time.
2
Every person has a creative side, and it can be expressed in
many ways: problem solving, original and innovative
thinking, and artistically, to name a few. Describe how you
express your creative side.
3
What would you say is your greatest talent or skill? How have
you developed and demonstrated that talent over time?
4
Describe how you have taken advantage of a significant
educational opportunity or worked to overcome an
educational barrier you have faced.
5
Describe the most significant challenge you have faced and
the steps you have taken to overcome this challenge. How
has this challenge affected your academic achievement?
6
Think about an academic subject that inspires you. Describe
how you have furthered this interest inside and/or outside of
the classroom.
7
What have you done to make your school or your
community a better place?
8
Beyond what has already been shared in your application,
what do you believe makes you stand out as a strong
candidate for admissions to the University of California?
