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UCLA Cost of Attendance: Tuition, Fees & Net Price

  • Official data · College Scorecard, checked Oct 13, 2026
Updated  1 source

Total cost of attendance per year

$38,614

University of California, Los Angeles cost breakdown

Item Per year
Tuition and fees (in-state) $15,203
Tuition and fees (out-of-state) $49,403
Housing and food (on campus) $18,369
Books and supplies $1,641
Other expenses (on campus) $6,777
Total cost of attendance $38,614

The total uses in-state tuition. Housing and food off campus: $18,610 a year. Figures are the school’s published budget for one academic year, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education. Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education)

In-state vs. out-of-state tuition

As a public school, University of California, Los Angeles charges California residents $15,203 a year in tuition and fees. Students from other states pay $49,403, which is $34,200 more each year.

What students actually pay

Few students pay the full sticker price. At University of California, Los Angeles, the average net price of $12,548 is $26,066 less than the listed cost of attendance. The amount depends heavily on family income: about $5,579 a year for families earning under $30,000, and $29,682 for families earning more than $110,000.

Net price is what remains after grants and scholarships, before loans. Use the school’s net price calculator for an estimate based on your own finances.

Net price by family income

Family income Average net price
$0–$30,000 $5,579
$30,001–$48,000 $6,682
$48,001–$75,000 $9,811
$75,001–$110,000 $14,142
$110,001 and up $29,682

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for full-time, first-time undergraduates who received federal financial aid. In-state students only. Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education)

Debt, earnings and admissions

Measure Value
Median federal debt at graduation $14,000
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling $82,511
Graduation rate 93%
Admission rate 9%

Debt covers federal loans of students who completed. Earnings are for former students who received federal aid. The graduation rate counts first-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time. Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education)

Frequently asked questions

How much is tuition at University of California, Los Angeles?

Tuition and fees are $15,203 a year for in-state students and $49,403 for out-of-state students.

How much does University of California, Los Angeles cost for four years?

At the current cost of attendance of $38,614 a year, four years would come to about $154,456 before financial aid. Actual totals are usually higher because schools raise prices most years.

What is the average net price at University of California, Los Angeles?

Students who receive federal aid pay an average of $12,548 a year after grants and scholarships.