UCLA Acceptance Rate
For the application year 2024, UCLA reported an overall acceptance rate of 8.73%, accepting 12,737 out of 145,910 applicants. The Early Action (EA) acceptance rate was 10.0%, with 5,321 acceptances from 53,210 applicants, while the Regular Decision (RD) rate dropped to 8.0% with 7,416 accepted from 92,700 applicants. The transfer acceptance rate stood at 25.8%, with an average GPA of 3.88 among the 23,974 applicants. Historically, overall acceptance rates have decreased from 17.99% in 2020 to the current 8.73%, indicating a significant increase in competition for a spot at UCLA.
Overall Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 145,910
Accepted Applicants: 12,737
Regular Decision vs Early Action Acceptance Rates
Historical Acceptance Rates
For the application year 2024, UCLA has an overall acceptance rate of 8.73%, with 145,910 applicants and 12,737 accepted. This marks a decline from 12.34% in 2023, where 108,831 students applied and 13,432 were admitted. Historical trends show a significant decrease in acceptance rates from 17.99% in 2020 and 25.5% in 2015, illustrating increasing competitiveness. Early Action (EA) acceptance rates are currently at 10.0% for 2024, while Regular Decision (RD) is lower at 8.0%, reflecting a pattern where RD tends to attract a larger, more competitive applicant pool.
Wait List Acceptance Rate
For the application year 2024, UCLA's wait list acceptance rate stands at 1.4%, with 214 out of 15,242 applicants being admitted. This acceptance rate has remained consistent across multiple years, including 2023, 2026, and 2025, where the same rate of 1.4% was observed. The number of offers and accepted students has also been stable during this period, indicating a persistent trend in UCLA's wait list process. The lack of fluctuations in these figures suggests that applicants may need to consider alternative options if placed on the wait list.
15242
Offered a Place
214
Admitted
1.4%
Acceptance Rate
Transfer Acceptance Rate
UCLA's transfer acceptance rate for the application year 2024 stands at 25.8%, with 6,189 students accepted out of 23,974 applicants. This acceptance rate has remained consistent over the past four years, reflecting a steady trend, as the rate has been the same for the application years 2020 through 2023. The average GPA of accepted transfer students is a competitive 3.88, indicating that applicants are highly qualified despite the stable acceptance rate.
Transfer Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 23,974
Accepted Applicants: 6,189
Domestic vs International Acceptance Rates
Scores
GPA
3.93
SAT
1290-1510
Math: 640-790
Reading: 640-740
ACT
27-34
Math: -
English: -
Reading: -
Science: -
Acceptances by Race
| Race | Applicants |
|---|---|
| Asian American | 39% |
| White | 24% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 25% |
| Black/African American | 8% |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 1% |
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