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University of California-Los Angeles application deadlines 2026–27

Los Angeles, CAPublic33,475 undergrads

Next deadline: Regular Decision, Nov 30, 2026. Every date below links to its source. Checked Oct 31, 2026.

Official admissions site
9%Acceptance rate
—SAT middle 50%
—ACT middle 50%
—Application fee

Deadlines for fall 2027

PlanDeadlineDecisionSource
Regular Decision
“Applications can be submitted October 1-December 1.”
Nov 30, 2026
Nov 30 · 21d
Late MarchOfficial page

Colleges can change dates. Always confirm on the official website before you submit.

Requirements

Test policy
Test free
Applies through
UC Application

Supplemental essays

Personal Insight Questions: respond to four of eight questions (each limited to 350 words) · 350 words · all applicants

Schools, portfolios & auditions

  • Art, Computational Art, Dance, Design | Media Arts, Ethnomusicology, Film and Television, Games, Global Jazz Studies, Music majors, Musicology, Theater, World Arts and Cultures, Architectural Studies (supplemental) — Supplemental application with materials; process varies by major and may require a portfolio or audition
  • College of Letters and Science
  • School of the Arts and Architecture (supplemental application required)
  • Herb Alpert School of Music (supplemental application required)
  • School of Nursing (supplemental application required)
  • School of Theater, Film and Television (supplemental application required)

Cost & outcomes

Tuition (in-state)
$15,729
Tuition (out-of-state)
$53,331
6-year graduation
93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs
$88,581
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Net price calculator