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University of California - Los AngelesLocal Atmosphere Facts & Statistics

Location
Los Angeles, CA
Undergrads
25,634
Tuition (in-state)
$30,935 ($12,686)
Admission Difficulty
Very Hard
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Facts & Statistics

Fun Local Trivia
  1. The Playboy Mansion is about a two-mile run from campus. Students have been known to jog by in search of bunnies.
  2. Clint Eastwood lives in Bel Air, across the street from the dorms' exit.
  3. Dozens of movies, from the Twilight saga to George Clooney classics, premier in Westwood each year. Bring your autograph books!
  4. Westwood was home to the largest concentration of movie theaters. Today, many of the historic theaters still stand, including Fox Theater and Bruin Theater.
  5. The Janss Investment Company has left its mark all over the Westwood area, from the Janss Steps on UCLA's campus to Westwood Village.
Notable Natives
  • Jennifer Aniston
  • Christina Applegate
  • Jamie Lee Curtis
  • Kate Bosworth
  • Leonardo DiCaprio
  • Dr. Dre
  • Jodie Foster
  • Jake and Maggie Gyllenhaal
  • Dustin Hoffman
  • Kate Hudson
  • Angelina Jolie
  • Diane Keaton
  • Heather Locklear
  • Shia LaBeouf
  • Marilyn Monroe
  • Olson twins
  • Gwyneth Paltrow
Points of Interest
  • Bel Air
  • Beverly Hills
  • Disneyland
  • Hollywood
  • Hollywood Sign
  • Knott's Berry Farm
  • Magic Mountain
  • Malibu and surrounding beaches
  • Sunset Strip
  • Universal Studios
  • Venice Beach
Shopping Centers
  • Third Street Promenade
  • Westfield Century City
  • Westside Pavilion
Movie Theaters
AMC Avco Cinema
10840 Wilshire Blvd.
Westwood
(310) 475-0711
Movie Theaters
Landmark Regent Theater
1045 Broxton Ave.
Westwood
(310) 281-8223
Movie Theaters
Mann Village and Mann Bruin
961 Broxton Ave.
Westwood
(310) 208-5576
Major Sports Teams
  • Anaheim Ducks: NHL
  • C.D. Chivas USA: Major League Soccer
  • Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim: MLB
  • Los Angeles Clippers: NBA
  • Los Angeles Dodgers: MLB
  • Los Angeles Galaxy: Major League Soccer
  • Los Angeles Kings: NHL
  • Los Angeles Lakers: NBA
Distances to Nearest Major Cities
San Diego: CA: 2 hours

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