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At a Glance
UCLA 2008-2009
UCLA : Los Angeles, California
(310) 825-4321
www.ucla.edu
Founded : 1919
Chancellor : Gene D. Block (appointed 2007)
Location : Moved to Westwood in 1929
Campus area : 419 acres
Enrollment : 26,928 undergraduates, 11,548 graduates
Faculty & Staff : Over 28,000
Quick Facts
Library
  • 10 general and special-subject libraries
  • 8 million volumes
  • Among the top 10 university research libraries in the nation
Arts & Culture
  • Includes 6 major performance venues, 2 museums and 3 gardens
Athletics
  • NCAA Division I, 11 men’s and 13 women’s teams
  • 104 NCAA team championships, more than any other school in the nation
Capital Programs
  • Santa Monica UCLA Replacement Hospital – 2010
  • Life Sciences Replacement Building – 2010
UCLA Impact
Economic Impact
  • Each dollar of taxpayer investment generates almost $15 in economic activity –a $9.3 billion positive impact on the regional economy
  • 7th largest employer in greater Los Angeles region
  • UCLA generates more than $1.2 billion in local, state and federal taxes
Alumni
  • 376,256 living alumni
  • 90,965 Alumni Association members
Campaign UCLA
  • In 2005, UCLA completed the most successful fundraising campaign to date, generating more than $3 billion.
UCLA in LA
  • One-third of UCLA undergraduates participate in community service
  • UCLA’s Center for Community Partnerships supports off-campus teaching and research collaborations that improve quality of life for Angelenos.
Health Sciences
  • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center is ranked as one of the top three hospitals in America
  • 450,000 patients annually
  • 4 hospitals and more than 20 community clinics
UCLA Extension
  • 4,300 courses offered annually to 47,000 students; 88,500 enrollments
Financial
Revenue
(FY 2007-2008)
  • ($4,117,085,000 total)
  • Sales and services (48.87%)
  • Grants and contracts (20.97%)
  • State appropriations (16.33%)
  • Student tuition and fees (8.07%)
  • Private gifts (4.14%)
  • Other operating revenues (1.32%)
Endowment Funds Market Value
  • UCLA Endowment: $2.3 billion
Students
Admissions
  • More freshman applicants (55,676) than any other U.S. university
  • Average GPA of admitted freshmen: 4.36
  • Average composite SAT of admitted freshmen: 2004
CA Resident Fees
  • Undergraduate - $8,264/year
  • Graduate - $9,669.50/year
  • Professional - depends on program of study
  • Add approximately $14,694 for non-residents
Scholarships and Financial Aid
  • Students receiving financial assistance: 67% undergraduates
    ($14,545 avg. award) FY ’07-’08
  • 84.5% graduate students ($33,561 avg. award) FY ’07-’08