UCLA is a public research university located in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1919, it has an enrollment of approximately 42,000 students and is the largest university in California. UCLA's core mission focuses on education, research, and service. Internationally, UCLA is ranked 8th by Times Higher Education and 12th by Academic Ranking of World Universities. Nationally, U.S. News & World Report ranks UCLA 23rd and Washington Monthly ranks it 10th.