What's the actual cost to attend UCLA?

Hey all, UCLA is definitely on my radar, but I've been hearing different things about the cost of attending. Has anyone got a figure for the total cost, including tuition, housing, and other expenses? Any insights would be super helpful!

The total cost of attending UCLA actually varies depending on whether you're an in-state or out-of-state student, and also if you'd be living on-campus or off-campus.

As of 2024, for an in-state student living on campus, tuition and fees are around $15,200. Housing costs (which include room and meals) are about $18,400, and you should add about $1,600 for books, supplies, and personal expenses. So, the total you're looking at for UCLA for an in-state student living on campus is roughly $42,100 per year.

For out-of-state students, the situation is a bit more costly as there's a Nonresident Supplemental Tuition that is added to the base in-state tuition. This increases the tuition and fees to approximately $34,200. With the same costs for housing and living expenses, you'd be looking at around $54,200 per year.

For both in-state and out-of-state students, living off-campus or at home can potentially reduce costs, but that will highly depend on your personal situation (i.e., rent costs, meal planning, commute costs, etc). Keep in mind these are rough estimates and costs may vary slightly.

Also worth noting is that these figures don't account for any financial aid or scholarships you might receive, which could significantly lower your out-of-pocket costs. Remember to take advantage of tools such as the school’s net price calculator, which can give you an estimated financial aid package based on your family’s financial situation (https://admission.ucla.edu/tuition-aid/net-price-calculator).