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Can You Afford University of California - Los Angeles?

Concerned about paying for college? Take a look at UCLA’s financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, and student loans, then calculate the net price based on your income level to determine if you can afford to attend this school.

Attendance Costs in 2020 - 2021 Varied Between $10,974 & $66,541

Worried about paying the full cost of $66,541 to attend University of California - Los Angeles? That number can be deceiving, as the net amount most students will pay varies significantly.

For students living in California, the university offers a discount of 69.2% off tuition and fees. Also, 51.2% of freshmen receive some form of financial aid, with the average amount totaling $19,595. Students from low-income families receive an average of $25,813 in aid during their first year.

Cost for Residents of California (no aid)

Tuition and fees$13,249
+ Room and board$17,599
+ Other expenses$5,939
Total cost$36,787
Affordability Score (29 out of 100)
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Net Price for Residents of California (with average aid)

Total cost$36,787
- Grants and scholarships$19,595
Net price$17,192
Affordability Score (56 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Residents of California

Total cost$36,787
- Grants and scholarships$25,813
Net price$10,974
Affordability Score (78 out of 100)
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Cost for Non-Residents (no aid)

Tuition and fees$43,003
+ Room and board$17,599
+ Other expenses$5,939
Total cost$66,541
Affordability Score (5 out of 100)
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Net Price for Non-Residents (with average aid)

Total cost$66,541
- Grants and scholarships$19,595
Net price$46,946
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Average Net Price for Low Income Non-Resident Undergraduates

Total cost$66,541
- Grants and scholarships$25,813
Net price$40,728
Affordability Score (2 out of 100)
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Learn more about tuition and fees, room, board and other expenses, and financial aid options at UCLA.

Projected Costs Between $39,635 and $393,222 For a Four Year Degree. Between $20,399 and $192,834 For a Two Year Degree.

It can be a bit scary to look at the total projected cost of a college education over the course of a multi-year degree, however, doing so will help you better understand the financial commitment you are making.

The overall cost for on-campus, in-state students to attend University of California - Los Angeles in 2020 - 2021 was $36,787. To calculate future costs, we looked at the prior five years of data and determined that this cost increased an average of 2.0% each year.

If this trend continues, we expect the full cost for incoming freshmen to be $38,266 during their first year. By their senior year, that cost will be approximately $40,596, for a bachelor degree candidate ($39,027 for an associate degree candidate) for a total of $157,693 over the course of four years ($77,293 over the course of two years). These numbers do not take into consideration financial aid, which reduces this overall cost by varying amounts per student.

The cost for out-of-state students is more, with an overall expected four-year cost of $284,745 based on a yearly growth rate of 1.9%. The expected two-year cost is $139,637.

Remember, the full costs quoted above are not what most students will pay, and the net price varies quite a bit based on individual circumstances.

Average Net Price at University of California - Los Angeles

Cost With Interest for Residents of California

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*6.1%2.0%
Freshman year$10,349$19,368$38,266
Senior year$10,050$20,557$39,027
Total 2-year net price$20,399$39,925$77,293
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$7,771$15,210$29,446
Total monthly payment$235$459$889
Total amount paid$28,170$55,135$106,739
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*6.1%2.0%
Freshman year$10,349$19,368$38,266
Senior year$9,477$23,159$40,596
Total 4-year net price$39,635$84,904$157,693
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$15,100$32,345$60,075
Total monthly payment$456$977$1,815
Total amount paid$54,735$117,249$217,768

Cost With Interest for Out-Of-State Residents

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*2.2%1.9%
Freshman year$42,990$48,996$69,148
Senior year$44,168$50,054$70,489
Total 2-year net price$87,159$99,050$139,637
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$33,204$37,734$53,197
Total monthly payment$1,003$1,140$1,607
Total amount paid$120,363$136,785$192,834
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*2.2%1.9%
Freshman year$42,990$48,996$69,148
Senior year$46,622$52,240$73,251
Total 4-year net price$179,160$202,426$284,745
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$68,253$77,117$108,477
Total monthly payment$2,062$2,330$3,277
Total amount paid$247,413$279,542$393,222

Visit net price and financial aid to learn more about the total cost of attending University of California - Los Angeles.

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