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In-State Tuition & Fees

$13,258

Cost of attendance at University of California-Los Angeles in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $6,749
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$43,012

Cost of attendance at University of California-Los Angeles in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $20,840
National average $18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at University of California-Los Angeles was $13,393. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at UCLA

UCLA net price calculator

$13,393

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in California and nationwide.

California's average $10,382
National average $12,582
Below is the net price of UCLA for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $13,393 $3,081 (19%) $6,772 $7,882 $10,217 $16,341 $25,628
2021 $16,474 $756 (5%) $9,037 $9,891 $12,644 $20,697 $30,321
2020 $15,718 $716 (5%) $8,553 $9,254 $13,081 $19,590 $28,745
2019 $15,002 $242 (2%) $8,636 $9,619 $12,786 $19,323 $28,665
2018 $14,760 $524 (4%) $8,233 $9,559 $12,593 $20,215 $29,293
2017 $14,236 $340 (2%) $7,900 $9,093 $12,416 $19,939 $28,741
2016 $14,576 $1,092 (8%) $7,880 $8,889 $12,439 $19,557 $28,237
2015 $13,484 $202 (1%) $8,279 $9,635 $12,606 $20,453 $28,389
2014 $13,686 -- $8,883 $9,579 $13,645 $20,789 $27,167

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University of California-Los Angeles's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $36,173 $1,085 (3%) $13,258 $21,510 $1,405
2021 $35,088 $956 (3%) $13,249 $20,525 $1,314
2020 $34,132 $876 (3%) $13,240 $19,429 $1,463
2019 $33,256 $962 (3%) $13,226 $18,580 $1,450
2018 $32,294 $1,931 (6%) $13,261 $17,862 $1,171
2017 $30,363 $871 (3%) $12,920 $15,807 $1,636
2016 $29,492 $200 $12,763 $15,118 $1,611
2015 $29,292 $7 $12,705 $14,989 $1,598
2014 $29,299 $375 (1%) $12,697 $15,066 $1,536
2013 $28,924 -- $12,692 $14,711 $1,521

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at UCLA? How much does it cost?
The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $16,763 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at UCLA is $1,863 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
UCLA estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,405.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, UCLA estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: $4,871
  • If living off-campus, with family: $13,742
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $5,560
How much is UCLA application fees?
The application fee for undergraduate students is $70 and $120 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
UCLA offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Housing and Meal

UCLA requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at University of California-Los Angeles for the past 7 years.
Year Meal price Housing price Combined price Max meal per week Dorm capacity
2022 N/A N/A $16,763 19 20,372
2021 N/A N/A $17,599 19 19,093
2020 N/A N/A $16,625 19 19,017
2019 N/A N/A $15,816 19 18,688
2018 N/A N/A $15,441 19 18,313
2017 N/A N/A $15,069 19 17,874
2016 N/A N/A $14,832 19 16,000

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University of California-Los Angeles during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

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