Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at University of California-Los Angeles is $13,747 for California residents and $44,524 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 2.58% for California residents and increased by 2.42% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($12,520) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,581.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for UCLA is $14,102 for California residents and $45,600 for out-of-state students which is a 2.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 2.58% for California residents and increased by 2.42% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $22,710 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 2.55% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 8.58% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other California schools with tuition changes from last year at California colleges tuition change page.
UCLA Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$13,401 $43,473$22,146
2023-2024$13,747$44,524$22,710
Change % 2023-20242.58%2.42%2.55%
2024-2025$14,102$45,600$23,288
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
University of California-Los Angeles - COA
University of California-Los Angeles - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
University of California-Los Angeles - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $13,883 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $28,985 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is around the average amount ($13,819) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $29,192.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at UCLA is $14,468 for California residents and $29,557 for out-of-state students which is a 2.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.
University of California-Los Angeles has law school and medical school and their tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The law school tuition is $56,455 for in-state and $68,700 for out-of-state students. See the detailed law school tuition at Los Angeles School of Law page. The medical school tuition is $43,843 for in-state and $56,088 for out-of-state students. See the detailed medical school tuition at David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA page.
UCLA Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$13,322 $28,424$22,146
2023-2024$13,883$28,985$22,710
Change % 2023-20244.21%1.97%2.55%
2024-2025$14,468$29,557$23,288
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
University of California-Los Angeles - Graduate Tuition Chart

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between University of California-Los Angeles and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between University of California-Los Angeles and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
University of California-Los Angeles$13,747$44,524
Oregon State University$13,494$35,664
University of Colorado Boulder$16,430$41,943
University of Arizona$13,626$41,095
Washington State University$12,997$29,073
University of Southern California$68,237

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at UCLA?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at UCLA is $56,244 for California residents and $181,931 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at University of California-Los Angeles have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$13,872$13,997$14,124$14,252$56,244
Out-of-State$44,904$45,288$45,675$46,065$181,931
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$13,997$14,124$14,252$14,381$56,754
Out-of-State$45,288$45,675$46,065$46,458$183,485
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$14,124$14,252$14,381$14,511$57,268
Out-of-State$45,675$46,065$46,458$46,855$185,052
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$14,252$14,381$14,511$14,643$57,786
Out-of-State$46,065$46,458$46,855$47,255$186,632
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$14,381$14,511$14,643$14,775$58,310
Out-of-State$46,458$46,855$47,255$47,658$188,226

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $155,279 for California residents and $280,966 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at University of California-Los Angeles have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy. The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at University of California-Los Angeles.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$38,342$38,657$38,907$39,158$155,279
Out-of-State$69,375$69,948$70,528$71,115$280,966
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$38,657$38,978$39,229$39,482$156,569
Out-of-State$69,948$70,528$71,115$71,709$283,300
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$38,978$39,302$39,555$39,810$157,878
Out-of-State$70,528$71,115$71,709$72,310$285,662
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$39,302$39,632$39,887$40,144$159,207
Out-of-State$71,115$71,709$72,310$72,919$288,053
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$39,632$39,966$40,223$40,482$160,556
Out-of-State$71,709$72,310$72,919$73,535$290,472

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 55% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $69,991 for California residents and $195,678 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at University of California-Los Angeles have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy. The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at University of California-Los Angeles.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$17,020$17,335$17,585$17,836$69,991
Out-of-State$48,053$48,626$49,206$49,793$195,678
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$17,335$17,656$17,907$18,160$71,281
Out-of-State$48,626$49,206$49,793$50,387$198,012
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$17,656$17,980$18,233$18,488$72,590
Out-of-State$49,206$49,793$50,387$50,988$200,374
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$17,980$18,310$18,565$18,822$73,919
Out-of-State$49,793$50,387$50,988$51,597$202,765
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$18,310$18,644$18,901$19,160$75,268
Out-of-State$50,387$50,988$51,597$52,213$205,184

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at University of California-Los Angeles.
Tuition & Fees | Financial Aid
University of California-Los Angeles 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$13,747$1,574$22,710$44,524$1,574 $22,710
Graduate$13,883 $1,574$22,710$28,985 $1,574$22,710
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