| UCLA vs. Cal State LA |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#17 in National Universities #15 in World University Rankings #5 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #17 in Federal Region IX Universities #47 in California Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$14,233 California Residents $46,121 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$7,164 California Residents $19,764 Out-of-State |
| expensive$14,476 California Residents $29,578 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,688 California Residents $18,768 Out-of-State |
| More$21,007 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$11,682 |
| Admission | ||
| Tighter8.97% | Acceptance Rate | Easier91.25% |
| Favorable50.40% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower9.42% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Work experience |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger47,335 | Total Enrollment | Smaller23,163 |
| Larger33,475 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller19,586 |
| Larger13,860 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller3,577 |
| Smaller785 | Online Student Population | Larger1,217 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher93% | Graduate Rate | Lower53% |
| Higher3% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower2% |
| Higher97% | Retention Rate | Lower72% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 22,884) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,483) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,950) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty21 to 1 |
| 5,513 | Number of faculty | 1,634 |
| Higher$207,437 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$113,935 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.