What's up everyone, I'm doing some financial planning before applying to colleges. UCLA is one of my top choices. Can anyone provide a good estimate for a year at UCLA - the tuition, housing, meals and all that? Thanks heaps in advance!
The cost of attending UCLA can vary depending on many factors, but the most recent data provided by the school for the 2024-2025 academic year can give you a fairly solid estimate.
For California residents, the undergraduate tuition and fees at UCLA amount to approximately $15,154 per academic year. Non-California residents, however, are required to pay an additional Nonresident Supplemental Tuition, which is around $34,200.
Housing and meals can generally cost anywhere between $8,000 and $18,400 depending on whether you opt for a triple, double, or single room and whether you choose standard or deluxe housing. Keep in mind that off-campus housing might have different cost implications.
Books and supplies are estimated to cost around $1,641 per year.
Adding all these, the total estimated cost of attendance for in-state students living on-campus falls around $42,059 per year while out-of-state residents will have to factor in those additional fees which takes the estimated cost closer to $76,259.
Remember, these are average cost estimates and your individual costs could vary. Also, it’s important to keep in mind that there are many forms of financial assistance available that could greatly reduce these costs.
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