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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.

By Ryan Kay

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Here are UCLA's programs, which are ranked and published in the U.S. News & World Report rankings.

#1 in Top Public Schools (tie)

#3 in Best Colleges for Veterans (tie)

#3 in Psychology Programs (tie)

#7 in Biocomputing/Bioinformatics/Biotechnology

#9 in Software Engineering (tie)

#12 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate

#14 in Economics

#16 in Nursing (tie)

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

#25 in Most Innovative Schools (tie)

#35 in Top Performers on Social Mobility (tie)

Numerous individuals in the academic world regard UCLA as a "Public Ivy." The school is located at the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains, near the Pacific Ocean, in the Westwood district of Los Angeles.

At UCLA, individuals appreciate the diversity and scale of their academic community. With over 30,000 undergraduates, it has the highest student enrollment in the whole UC system. It also has an enrollment of over 14,000 graduate and medical students. Although most undergraduates hail from California, students from all 50 states and over 100 countries attend UCLA.

UCLA offers about 90 minors and 141 majors. Students can study in 40 distinct languages, several of which rank among the premier academic programs in the country. Affiliating with a prominent governmental institution in one of America's largest cities presents numerous chances. UCLA boasts over 1,300 clubs and student organizations that encourage individuals to explore diverse cultures and discover their identity in the world. Students must do a capstone project that enables them to explore and express their passions as a component of their degree.

UCLA demonstrates exceptional proficiency in the STEM and engineering fields. Their laboratories are internationally recognized, and the David Geffen School of Medicine ranks among the premier medical institutions globally. Moreover, UCLA consistently ranks inside the top 10 universities nationally according to the annual number of medical school applicants.

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