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Acceptance Rate History
University of California-Los Angeles
CA · Current rate: 9%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8.73% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 8.57% | 149,801 | 12,845 |
| 2021 | 10.77% | 139,489 | 15,028 |
| 2020 | 14.33% | 108,870 | 15,602 |
| 2019 | 12.32% | 111,321 | 13,720 |
| 2018 | 14.04% | 113,754 | 15,970 |
| 2017 | 16.1% | 102,225 | 16,456 |
| 2016 | 17.99% | 97,112 | 17,473 |
| 2015 | 17.28% | 92,690 | 16,016 |
| 2014 | 18.56% | 86,537 | 16,059 |
| 2013 | 21.99% | 72,676 | 15,981 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
University of California-Los Angeles's acceptance rate has decreased from 22.0% in 2013 to 8.7% in 2026, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2021.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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