Los Angeles, California
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The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is a public land-grant research university in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, United States. Its academic roots were established in 1881 as the southern branch of the California State Normal School, which is now San José State University. The campus was transferred to the University of California to become its southern branch in 1919, making it…
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Ranked #12 in the US by Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE US ↗
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Ranked #14 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
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Ranked #15 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
World rank
Ranked #17 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
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Ranked #17 in National Universities (2026). Source: US News ↗
World rank
405 Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, California, 90095-1405
Visit University SiteRanked #18 globally in Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE World ↗
Total CoA (on-campus): $38,031
Room & Board: $17,148
Books & Supplies: $1,574
Receive Aid: 60%
Avg Grant Aid: $22,441
Pell Grant Recipients: 26%
Total CoA (on-campus): $68,808
Room & Board: $17,148
Books & Supplies: $1,574
Receive Aid: 60%
Avg Grant Aid: $22,441
Pell Grant Recipients: 26%