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University of California - Los Angeles
  • 4 Year
  • LOS ANGELES, CA
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University of California - Los Angeles
#1 in Top Public Universities in America
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • LOS ANGELES, CA
  • 5,513 reviews
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    University of California - Los Angeles Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    A+
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    Undergrads in College Housing
    Average Housing Cost
    Poll
    76%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 1,425 responses
    Poll
    75%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 514 responses

    Food

    Campus Food
    A+
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 768 responses
    • Bruin Plate
      16%
    • Rendezvous
      12%
    • Everything!
      12%
    • 1919
      12%
    • De Neve
      10%
    • Late Night
      10%
    • BCaf
      8%
    92%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 387 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    A+
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    A+
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 317 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      41%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      54%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      4%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      1%

    Safety

    Safety
    B+
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    87%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 350 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 230 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      41%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      49%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      9%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      1%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 259 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      14%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      64%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      11%
    • Not very visible.
      9%
    • We have campus police?
      2%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 571 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      14%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      74%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      11%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      1%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Water Polo
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Golf, Gymnastics, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Volleyball, Water Polo

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Campus Ministries, Dance, Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Literary Magazine, Model UN, Radio Station, Student Government, Newspaper, Film Society, Television Station, Yearbook
    Music
    Choral Groups, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Music Ensembles, Musical Theater, Opera, Pep Band, Symphony Orchestra
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 444 responses
    • Football Games
      18%
    • Inverted Fountain
      13%
    • Beat SC bonfire
      12%
    • Midnight yell!
      12%
    • Undie Run
      11%
    • Spring Sing
      8%
    • Some has not happened yet. All of it is fun!!!
      7%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    A+
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 352 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      6%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      57%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      20%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      8%
    • Parties? What parties?
      9%
    Poll
    What is the biggest social event of the year?
    Based on 201 responses
    • Bruin Bash
      28%
    • I don't go to parties
      21%
    • UCLA vs USC Victory Afterparty
      13%
    • There are parties all the time.
      8%
    • Zero Week
      8%
    • Spring Sing
      7%
    • Quarterlies
      6%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    13%
    Women in Sororities
    13%
    51%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 472 responses
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