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UCLA Admission Requirements

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UCLA Admission Overview

UCLA admission requirements are extremely competitive, with one of the lowest admission rates in the nation. Last year UCLA admitted 9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.92 GPA (A). UCLA is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UCLA Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

9%

Admission Standards

Elite

Applicant Competition

Extreme

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Admission difficulty for University of California Los Angeles

Acceptance Rate

The UCLA acceptance rate is 9%. Last year, only 13,114 of 146,272 applicants were admitted. That is the 5th lowest acceptance rate in California and the 25th lowest in the nation.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into UCLA and can you get accepted?

UCLA is an extremely competitive school to get into, admitting fewer than one in ten applicants. You have a very low chance of acceptance even if you meet last year's profile.

University of California Los Angeles typically attracts "A" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.92. Of those admitted, 50% enrolled. That suggests UCLA is a top choice for many students who are offered a place.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UCLA GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.92

Typical High School Grades

A

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.92

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at UCLA typically have around a 3.92 GPA (A) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have exceptionally good grades. Matching last year's 3.92 average does not by itself determine admission. UCLA is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.

55% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #9 in California for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.9 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled University of California Los Angeles freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 55.4% Avg +
3.75 to 3.99 36.4% Avg -
3.50 to 3.74 5.7% Reach
3.25 to 3.49 1.7% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 0.6% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 0.2% Low
2.00 to 2.49 0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

UCLA Test Policy

Test Submission Requirements

UCLA does not consider SAT or ACT scores for admission or scholarships for first-year applicants in the 2026-27 cycle. You may report SAT or ACT scores only after you submit the UC application. Those scores may be used as an alternative method of fulfilling minimum eligibility requirements or for course placement after you enroll.

Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/applying-as-a-first-year/filling-out-the-application.html

UCLA SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1300-1530

Freshmen who sent SAT

78%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 650
  • Math 650
  • Composite 1300
SAT 25th percentile scores for University of California Los Angeles

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 740
  • Math 790
  • Composite 1530
SAT 75th percentile scores for University of California Los Angeles

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at UCLA typically score around a 1420 SAT (middle 50% 1300–1530) out of 1600. These figures are from the last year SAT scores were reported, not a cutoff. SAT is not used for admission, even if you send it. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 96th percentile nationally. UCLA ranks #13 in the state of California and #90 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1300 to 1530

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

View other colleges which accept students in the 1420 SAT score range.

SAT scores are from the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used for admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UCLA ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

29-35

Freshmen reporting ACT

53%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 28
  • Math 27
  • Composite 29
ACT 25th percentile scores for University of California Los Angeles

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 35
  • Math 34
  • Composite 35
ACT 75th percentile scores for University of California Los Angeles

Average ACT

Incoming testers at UCLA typically have around a 32 ACT (mid-50 29–35) on the 36 scale. These numbers come from the last year ACT scores were reported, not a minimum for admission. ACT is not considered, even if you submit it. That average sits near the 97th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. UCLA places #8 among colleges in California and #59 nationwide for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 29 to 35

1 9 18 27 36

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 32.0 ACT score range.

ACT figures reflect the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used in admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

Compare your GPA with last year's enrolled class and this school's acceptance rate. SAT and ACT are not used.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

University of California Los Angeles admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 78,484 67,788 146,272
Accepted 7,646 5,468 13,114
Acceptance Rate 10% 8% 9%
Enrolled 3,981 2,629 6,610
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 52% 48% 50%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of California Los Angeles and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of California Los Angeles application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Test scores: school admissions site, 2026-27. Other fields: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2026 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Nov 30, 2026

Days left to Apply

91

Applicants have 91 days left until the Fall 2026 term applications are due on Nov 30, 2026.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of California Los Angeles is $80.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at University of California Los Angeles
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

UCLA is test-free for 2026-27. Last year it admitted 9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.92 GPA (about an A average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110662.

GPA calculator: University of California Los Angeles GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026