by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at University of California-Los Angeles, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of California-Los Angeles amounted to $15,203 for the year. For students from out of state the figure was $49,403. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Of that total, required fees amounted to $2,057 in-state and $2,057 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,146 | $47,346 |
| Fees | $2,057 | $2,057 |
| Total | $15,203 | $49,403 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The totals here are the list price.
What does University of California-Los Angeles cost if you attend part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For perspective, here is how University of California-Los Angeles tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, University of California-Los Angeles is relatively pricey.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Review the University of California-Los Angeles Financial Aid page for more.
Here’s how tuition at University of California-Los Angeles has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $11,442 | $41,196 |
| Two Years Ago | $11,928 | $42,954 |
| One Year Ago | $12,522 | $45,096 |
| Most Recent Year | $13,146 | $47,346 |
This chart shows the way tuition at UCLA has tracked over the reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition increased 5.0%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $51,867 in the following year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
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On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 4.67%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $15,912. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 4.73%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $51,738.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $15,912 | $51,738 |
| In 2 Years | $16,655 | $54,183 |
| In 3 Years | $17,432 | $56,744 |
| In 4 Years | $18,246 | $59,426 |
| In 5 Years | $19,098 | $62,234 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $222,091, compared with about $68,245 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For details on financial aid availability at University of California-Los Angeles, head to the University of California-Los Angeles Financial Aid page.
