University of California, Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA
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    Faculty & Research

    466 faculty · 52 courses · data as of 2026-07-02

    Mathematics80 faculty · 7 courses avg h-index 27.5 #7 of 23 in Mathematics
    Stanley Osher, Professor, Mathematics and Computer Science h-index 121
    Scientific Computing, Machine Learning, Applied Mathematics ©2018 Regents of the University of California
    Notable: “Nonlinear total variation based noise removal algorithms” (1992) · 15,681 citations
    Terence Tao, Professor and James and Carol Collins Chair h-index 101
    Analysis, Oscillatory Integrals ©2018 Regents of the University of California
    Notable: “Robust uncertainty principles: exact signal reconstruction from highly incomplete frequency information” (2006) · 15,779 citations
    Tony F-C Chan, Professor Emeritus h-index 84
    Scientific Computing, Applied Mathematics ©2018 Regents of the University of California
    Notable: “Active contours without edges” (2001) · 10,297 citations
    Rafail Ostrovsky, Professor, Computer Science and Mathematics h-index 72
    Theory of Computation ©2018 Regents of the University of California
    Notable: “Fuzzy Extractors: How to Generate Strong Keys from Biometrics and Other Noisy Data” (2008) · 1,725 citations
    Courses: Differential and Integral Calculus · Integration and Infinite Series · Calculus of Several Variables · Linear Algebra · Analysis · Probability Theory I +1 more
    Psychology, General80 faculty · 6 courses avg h-index 47.5 #15 of 89 in Psychology
    Katherine H. Karlsgodt, Faculty h-index 145
    Notable: “An improved framework for confound regression and filtering for control of motion artifact in the preprocessing of resting-state functional connectivity data” (2012) · 2,055 citations
    Michael R. Irwin, Faculty h-index 120
    Notable: “A Vaccine to Prevent Herpes Zoster and Postherpetic Neuralgia in Older Adults” (2005) · 2,413 citations
    Michelle Craske, Faculty h-index 120
    Notable: “Maximizing exposure therapy: An inhibitory learning approach” (2014) · 2,291 citations
    Peter M. Bentler, Faculty h-index 103
    Notable: “Cutoff criteria for fit indexes in covariance structure analysis: Conventional criteria versus new alternatives” (1999) · 105,586 citations
    Courses: Introductory Psychology · Psychological Statistics · Research Methods in Psychology · Principles of Behavioral Neuroscience · Clinical Psychological Science · Developmental Psychology
    Government48 faculty · 5 courses avg h-index 18.1 #26 of 100 in Political Science
    Stuart Soroka, Professor h-index 55
    Es on political communication, political behavior and political psychology. He has been especially interested in negativity (and positivity) in news coverage; in the ways in which media succeed (or fail) to inform the public about policy is
    Notable: “Good News and Bad News: Asymmetric Responses to Economic Information” (2006) · 853 citations
    Daniel Treisman, Distinguished Professor h-index 47
    Notable: “The causes of corruption: a cross-national study” (2000) · 3,921 citations
    Michael Thies, Associate Professor h-index 42
    Notable: “Keeping Tabs on Partners: The Logic of Delegation in Coalition Governments” (2001) · 432 citations
    Anthony Pagden, Distinguished Professor h-index 35
    Notable: “The Fall of Natural Man: The American Indian and the Origins of Comparative Ethnology” (1983) · 760 citations
    Courses: Introduction to Political Theory · World Politics · Politics and Strategy · Introduction to American Politics · Introduction to Comparative Politics
    Economics44 faculty · 18 courses avg h-index 21.4 #27 of 104 in Economics
    Andrew Atkeson, Stanley M. Zimmerman Professor of Economics and Finance h-index 41
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    Notable: “What Will Be the Economic Impact of COVID-19 in the US? Rough Estimates of Disease Scenarios” (2020) · 941 citations
    Jinyong Hahn, Distinguished Professor of Economics h-index 40
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    Aaron Tornell, Professor h-index 39
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    Notable: “The Voracity Effect” (1999) · 1,343 citations
    Adriana Lleras-Muney, Professor h-index 37
    Applied Econometrics, Applied Microeconomics, Development, Health Economics Share this entry Share on
    Notable: “Understanding differences in health behaviors by education” (2009) · 1,917 citations
    Courses: Principles of Economics · Economics Toolkit: Introduction to Python for Economists · Microeconomic Theory · Probability and Statistics for Economists · Macroeconomic Theory · Introduction to Econometrics +12 more
    Sociology37 faculty · 7 courses avg h-index 24.7 #4 of 39 in Sociology
    Rogers Brubaker, Distinguished Professor h-index 59
    Notable: “Beyond “identity”” (2000) · 2,786 citations
    Min Zhou, Distinguished Professor h-index 55
    Publications Awards & Grants Min Zhou Distinguished Professor
    Notable: “The New Second Generation: Segmented Assimilation and its Variants” (1993) · 5,090 citations
    Stefan Timmermans, Professor h-index 50
    Notable: “Theory Construction in Qualitative Research” (2012) · 3,826 citations
    Cecilia Menjivar, Distinguished Professor and Dorothy L. Meier Social Equities Chair h-index 48
    Notable: “Liminal Legality: Salvadoran and Guatemalan Immigrants' Lives in the United States” (2006) · 1,321 citations
    Courses: Introductory Sociology · Introduction to Sociological Research Methods · Development of Sociological Theory · Contemporary Sociological Theory · Comparative and Historical Methods · Self and Society +1 more
    Biology31 faculty avg h-index 46.1 #10 of 68 in Biology
    Nathan Kraft, Professor h-index 97
    Notable: “Stabilization Wedges: Solving the Climate Problem for the Next 50 Years with Current Technologies” (2004) · 3,130 citations
    Lawren Sack, Professor h-index 94
    Notable: “New handbook for standardised measurement of plant functional traits worldwide” (2013) · 4,144 citations
    Daniel Blumstein, Professor h-index 93
    Notable: “Fitness consequences of personality: a meta-analysis” (2008) · 1,461 citations
    Glen MacDonald, Distinguished Professor h-index 76
    Notable: “Arctic Environmental Change of the Last Four Centuries” (1997) · 1,067 citations

    Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Partial — enrichment ongoing.

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    About University of California, Los Angeles. University of California, Los Angeles in Los Angeles, CA reports an overall acceptance rate of 8.6%, a class size of 6,585, and a yield of 50.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Test-blind - does not consider SAT/ACT at all. UC system application. Most applied-to university in the US. No early round.

    Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard.

    University of California, Los Angeles: key admissions facts

    University of California, Los Angeles's overall acceptance rate is 8.6% (the most recent Common Data Set). The average unweighted GPA of admitted students at University of California, Los Angeles is about 3.9 (the most recent Common Data Set). University of California, Los Angeles's yield rate (the share of admitted students who enroll) is 50.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). The average net price at University of California, Los Angeles for families earning under $75,000 is about $10,159 per year (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).

    Sources: Common Data Set (commondataset.org) · University of California, Los Angeles on College Scorecard · NCES IPEDS · full source table

    How much does University of California, Los Angeles cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $8,181 per year in net price at University of California, Los Angeles, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $28,576 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $12,827 per year after grants and scholarships.

    University of California, Los Angeles: average annual net price by household income (most recent College Scorecard/IPEDS data)
    Household incomeAverage net price per year
    Under $30,000$8,181
    $30,001–$48,000$9,470
    $48,001–$75,000$12,827
    $75,001–$110,000$20,363
    Over $110,000$28,576

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the acceptance rate at University of California, Los Angeles?

    University of California, Los Angeles's overall acceptance rate is 8.6%, based on the most recent Common Data Set.

    What SAT score and GPA do you need for University of California, Los Angeles?

    Admitted students at University of California, Los Angeles typically have an average unweighted GPA of about 3.9, according to the most recent Common Data Set. These are the middle of the range, so scores above them strengthen an application.

    Is it hard to get into University of California, Los Angeles?

    Getting into University of California, Los Angeles is extremely difficult: it admits 8.6% of applicants. Your realistic odds depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to its middle-50% ranges and on your application round — you can estimate them with the free College Monte Carlo chances calculator.

    Does University of California, Los Angeles offer early decision or early action?

    University of California, Los Angeles does not offer a binding early-decision or early-action round; applicants apply in the regular round.

    How much does University of California, Los Angeles cost after financial aid?

    The average net price at University of California, Los Angeles — the real cost after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price — is about $10,159 per year for families earning under $75,000, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data. Higher-income families generally pay more; see the full net-price-by-income breakdown.

    How much does University of California, Los Angeles cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $8,181 per year in net price at University of California, Los Angeles, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $28,576 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $12,827 per year after grants and scholarships.

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