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Campus Profile
UCLA's curriculum and extracurricular programs are designed
to foster intellectual and social responsibility. The quality
of UCLA's academic program is supported by exceptional resources,
facilities and special programs.
History
The University of California, Los Angeles was founded in
1919 as a public, coeducational research university. It is
the only leading research institution in the world founded
in the 20th century.
The Campus
UCLA sits on 419 acres at the base of the Santa Monica mountains,
five miles from the Pacific Ocean. The Los Angeles County
Museum of Art, the Music
Center, Chinatown, Olvera Street, Little Tokyo and the Downtown
business district are a few miles to the east. Mountains,
beaches lakes and deserts are all within a short drive.
Enrollment
One of the world's most ethnically and culturally diverse communities,
students come to UCLA from all 50 states and more than 100 foreign
countries, though the majority of undergraduates are from California.
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Domestic Undergraduate Student
Enrollment by Ethnicity*
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| Undergraduate |
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| - domestic: |
24,853 |
| - international: |
1,075 |
| - total undergraduate: |
25,928 |
| Graduate: |
11,548 |
| Interns and residents: |
1,420 |
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| Total enrollment: |
38,896 |
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African American: |
865 |
3.48% |
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American Indian: |
108 |
0.43% |
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Asian American: |
8,996 |
36.20% |
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Caucasian: |
8,861 |
35.65% |
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Chicano/Mexican-American: |
2,819 |
11.34% |
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Filipino: |
972 |
3.91% |
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Latino: |
993 |
4.00% |
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Other: |
589 |
2.37% |
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Decline to state: |
650 |
2.62% |
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* figures as of fall 2007. More detailed information
about UCLA enrollment can be found at the Office
of Analysis and Information Management. |
Libraries
Highly ranked by the Association of Research Libraries, UCLA's
library system contains more than six million volumes held
in two general collections, ten special subject libraries and twelve other campus collections.
The Fowler Museum of cultural
history and the Hammer Museum of Art are also available resources to students.
Technology
As a UCLA student, you have access to state-of-the-art computer
facilities. Free Internet
access and email is available to all students.
Academics
UCLA offers undergraduates a choice of 128 undergraduate
degree programs, many of which rank among the top in the nation.
Our undergraduates have the opportunity to be directly involved
in research, and can get hands-on experience by pursuing internships.
Opportunities to study, travel and work
abroad are also available.
Faculty
Faculty include five Nobel Laureates and more than 300 Fulbright Scholarship awardees, and more than 280 Guggenheim Fellows.
UCLA's professors are among the most esteemed and sought after
research professionals in their fields worldwide; they also
teach undergraduate courses and are accessible to students.
Sports
UCLA is a leader in the PAC-10 Conference, with 103 NCAA titles (more than any other university), and 121 team
titles. Women compete in 12 sports and men in 10. In 2007-08,
UCLA earned national titles in women's water polo (for the fourth year in a row), women's tennis, and men's golf. We also offer extensive intramural and
club sports programs, including crew, lacrosse, snow skiing,
rugby, dance and a number of martial arts disciplines.
University Housing
UCLA guarantees two years of University Housing to freshmen
and one year to transfer students who apply on time. Approximately
90% of freshmen live in University-operated facilities. Housing
options range from traditional coed residence halls to apartment-like
suites. The University also maintains nearby off-campus apartments.
Campus Safety/Crime Statistics
UCLA has established a comprehensive safety
and security program including police, fire, and medical
units; a campus
escort service available from dusk until 1:00
a.m.; and an evening
van service. In compliance with the Jeanne
Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus
Crime Statistics Act, UCLA annually reports crime
statistics, as well as campus security policies and procedures,
including information and resources related to crime prevention
and response. The full report is available
online. The University will also provide a paper
copy of the report upon request directed to the UCLA
Police Department:
(310) 825-1491
UCPD, UCLA
601 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Life after UCLA
Our alumni have achieved distinction in virtually
every field, including government, business and industry,
education, the sciences, medicine, entertainment and athletics.
In addition to immediate career pursuits, many of our graduates
continue their education at some of the most prestigious graduate
and professionals schools in the world.
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