Where does UCLA rank among schools in California by U.S. News & World Report?

Many factors impact the university rankings that US News & World Report released in 2024 for colleges and universities in California and across the country. The publication ranks colleges based on several significant criteria.
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California Institute of Technology
A crowd gathers to watch the solar eclipse at the California Institute of Technology. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY / Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY

No. 2 California Institute of Technology

Their programs are highly ranked and published in the U.S. News & World Report rankings.

#3 in Undergraduate Research/Creative Projects

#5 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (tie) At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate

#6 in Computer Science (tie)

#6 in Mechanical (tie)
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate

#6 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications (tie) At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate

#7 in Aerospace /Aeronautical / Astronautical
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate

#7 in Chemical
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate

#10 in Computer
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate

#10 in Materials
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate

#7 in National Universities (tie)

#9 in Artificial Intelligence

#10 in Best Value Schools

#12 in Most Innovative Schools