2021 Ranking Awards for University of California - Los Angeles
We update our rankings throughout the year as new data becomes available.
The current ranking cycle is 2021 and encompasses all rankings published between September 1st, 2020
and August 31st, 2021.
This page indicates the top award category achieved for this year.
Learn more about our methodologies that drive these rankings.
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Count by Award Level
| Top 1%: | 26 |
| Top 5%: | 80 |
| Top 10%: | 83 |
| Top 15%: | 40 |
| Total: | 229 |
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| College Overall | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Overall Best | | |
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| Overall Best (Far Western US) | | |
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| Overall Best (California) | |
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| Best for the Money (California) | |
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| Best for the Money With Aid (California) | | |
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| Best for the Money Without Aid (California) | | |
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| Overall Diversity | | |
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| Ethnic Diversity | | |
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| Location Diversity | |
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| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Best Value |
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| Area Studies |
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| Ethnic Studies |
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| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology |
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| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics |
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| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences |
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| General Biology |
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| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology |
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| Neurobiology & Neurosciences |
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| Business, Management & Marketing | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Highest Paid Graduates | | |
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| Business/Managerial Economics |
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| Computer & Information Sciences | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Computer Science |
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| Engineering | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Most Popular | |
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| Civil Engineering |
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| Computer Engineering |
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| Electrical Engineering |
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| Mechanical Engineering |
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| English Language & Literature | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| General English Literature |
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| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| East Asian Languages |
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| Linguistics & Comparative Literature |
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| Romance Languages |
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| Health Professions | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Highest Paid Graduates | | |
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| Nursing |
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| History | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| History |
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| Mathematics & Statistics | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Applied Mathematics |
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| Mathematics |
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| Statistics |
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| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Classical & Ancient Studies |
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| Cognitive Science |
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| International Studies |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Other) |
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| Natural Resources & Conservation | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Natural Resources Conservation |
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| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Philosophy |
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| Best Value |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Chemistry |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Child Development & Psychology |
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| General Psychology |
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| Social Sciences | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Anthropology |
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| Economics |
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| Geography & Cartography |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual & Performing Arts | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Design & Applied Arts |
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| Film, Video & Photographic Arts |
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| Music |
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| International Quality | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Overall | | |
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| Australia | | |
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| Bangladesh | |
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| Brazil | | |
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| Canada | | |
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| China | | |
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| Colombia | |
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| Egypt | |
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| France | | |
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| Germany | | |
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| Greece |
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| India | | |
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| Indonesia | | |
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| Iran | | |
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| Italy | | |
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| Jordan |
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| Kenya |
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| Kuwait | |
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| Malaysia | | |
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| Mexico | |
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| Mongolia |
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| Netherlands |
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| Nigeria | |
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| Norway |
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| Pakistan | |
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| Peru |
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| Philippines | |
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| Russia | | |
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| Saudi Arabia | |
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| Singapore | |
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| South Korea | | |
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| Spain | |
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| Sri Lanka |
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| Sweden | |
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| Taiwan | | |
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| Thailand | |
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| Turkey | | |
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| United Kingdom | | |
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| Venezuela |
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| Vietnam | | |
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| Men's Sports | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Women's Sports | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Gymnastics | |
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| College Overall | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Best For Non-Traditional Students | |
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| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Best for Non-Traditional Students | | |
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| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology |
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| Business, Management & Marketing | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Business/Managerial Economics |
| Best for Non-Traditional Students | |
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| Engineering | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Electrical Engineering |
| Best for Non-Traditional Students | |
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| Mechanical Engineering |
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| English Language & Literature | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Best for Non-Traditional Students | | |
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| General English Literature |
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| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Best for Non-Traditional Students | |
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| Linguistics & Comparative Literature |
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| Health Professions | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Nursing |
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| History | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Best for Non-Traditional Students | | |
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| History |
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| Mathematics & Statistics | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Best for Non-Traditional Students | |
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| Mathematics |
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| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Best for Non-Traditional Students | | |
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| Philosophy |
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| Physical Sciences | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Best for Non-Traditional Students | |
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| Chemistry |
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| Psychology | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Best for Non-Traditional Students | | |
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| General Psychology |
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| Social Sciences | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Best for Non-Traditional Students | | |
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| Anthropology |
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| Economics |
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| Geography & Cartography |
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| Political Science & Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual & Performing Arts | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Best for Non-Traditional Students | |
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| Drama & Theater Arts |
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| Film, Video & Photographic Arts |
| Best for Non-Traditional Students |
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| Fine & Studio Arts |
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| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Top Ranked Veterans | | |
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| Business, Management & Marketing | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Business/Managerial Economics |
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| Engineering | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Electrical Engineering |
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| English Language & Literature | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Top Ranked Veterans |
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| Linguistics & Comparative Literature |
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| History | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| History |
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| Mathematics & Statistics | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Physical Sciences | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Psychology | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| General Psychology |
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| Social Sciences | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Anthropology |
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| Economics |
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| Political Science & Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual & Performing Arts | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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