UCLA QUESTIONS:

1. Where is UCLA’s location? Los Angeles California, Westwood 90095

2. The application fee is $70 for each UC campus
3. What is UCLA’s tuition cost? 13,258, 43,012, USD
4. Cost of living expenses: (residential)

Room and board: 15,816

Books and Supplies: 1,434

Personal: 1,494

Health insurance: 2,850

5. Is there financial aid covered by ucla? UCLA offers financial support that may be awarded
based on need, academic merit, background, specific talents or professional interests.
6. What percent of students who attend UCLA receive this financial aid?

- In 2022, 14,522 of the 32,119 undergrads enrolled received financial aid. UCLA meets 80.1% of
the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time,
first-year student is around $24,269 a year.

7. What is a weighted and unweighted gpa in high school?

- One is an unweighted GPA, which calculates your overall average grade out of 4.0, without
regard to the difficulty of your coursework. The other is a weighted GPA, which reflects both grades and
course levels.

8. What is the grade point average (GPA) needed to apply to UCLA?

- At a minimum, you must earn a 3.0 GPA or better (3.4 for nonresidents) in all college preparatory
courses. No grades can be lower than a C.

9. What exams does a student need to take prior to applying into UCLA? What do someone's scores
need to look like?

- 4.18 - 4.32. ACT Composite Score.

-29 - 32. ACT English Language Arts.

-30 - 35. SAT Evidence Based Reading & Writing.

- 670 - 760. SAT Mathematics.

-690 - 790. SAT Essay.

-16 - 19.

10. What are personal statements for UCLA and why are they important?
 - Personal statements are ways for graduate admissions committees (usually made up of program
faculty and current graduate students) to learn more about you as an applicant. It is your chance to
“sell” your abilities and to tell your story. You are required to complete a total of two personal
statement responses, in order to get into UCLA.

11. What majors or academic programs does your school offer? List 5 different majors that catch your
attention and explain what they are.

• biology

• black studies

• Native American studies

• anthropology

• engineering

12. Does UCLA offer graduate or PhD programs? If so, which?

- Graduate and Professional Education. Explore UCLA's master's and doctoral degree programs offered
in 120+ academic and professional fields of study. UCLA's graduate programs have a reputation for
producing professionals, researchers and leaders who have a major impact on the world.

13. Retention rates:

- Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time undergraduate students who return to the
same institution the following fall. Graduation rates measure the percentage of first-time, full-time
undergraduate students who complete their program at the same institution within a specified period.

14. UCLA’S retention rates:

- UCLA Has One of the Best Freshman Retention Rates in the Country. With 97.0% of students
staying on for a second year, University of California - Los Angeles is one of the best in the country when
it comes to freshman retention.

15. Explain admission and graduation rates. Bachelor’s degree seeking students completing a bachelor’s
degree:

- graduation rate within 4 years: 80.8%

- graduation rate within 5 years: 90.0%

- graduation rate within 6 years: 91.2%

16. Admission and graduation rates of UCLA:

Graduation Rates - 2020

Bachelor's degree seeking students completing a bachelor's degree
Graduation Rate Within 4 Years 80.8%
Graduation Rate Within 5 Years 90.0%
Graduation Rate Within 6 Years 91.2%
 Graduation rates within 6 years by gender
Women 92.8%
Men 88.9%
Graduation rates within 6 years by race/ethnicity
White 93.4%
Black African American 81.3%
Hispanic 87.0%
Asian 93.6%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 81.8%
Race-ethnicity Unknown 92.4%
Non-resident alien 90.7%

17. What sports are popular at UCLA?

 Football team
 Baseball team
 Swimming team
 Track and field team
 Men’s and Women’s Basketball team
 Beach volleyball team
 Soccer team
 Softball team

18. What is their official mascot? Joe bruin (bear)

19. Historical facts: UCLA was founded in 1919. It is the only leading research institution in the
U.S. that was started in the 20th century.
UCLA receives the most college applications than any university in the world. Each year, it sets a
record.
UCLA's academic roots were established in 1881 as a teacher's college then known as the
southern branch of the California State Normal School (now San José State University).
20. Does UCLA have any famous alumni? Marylin Monroe, singer.

21. List three fun facts about UCLA:

1- it is the only leading research institution in the U.S that was started in the 20 th century.

2- the UCLA bruins, including 118 championships, have won 129 national championships as of July 2019

3- Dozens of films have been shot on the campus, and it's even been used as the Harvard campus in Legally
Blonde.

22. List three traditions that happen at UCLA:

1- Spring Sing

2- Mardi Gras

3- Crosstown Rivalry

 Erika
 Jade