by our College Data Analytics TeamIs UCLA worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
UCLA is ranked #753 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C-. Within California, it ranks #88 of 304 for value.
These UCLA majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Biomathematics | #1 of 4 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #1 of 6 |
| American Literature (United States) | #1 of 1 |
| Literature | #1 of 11 |
| English | #1 of 11 |
| Ecology | #2 of 25 |
| Scandinavian Studies | #2 of 3 |
| Financial Mathematics | #2 of 32 |
| Biophysics | #3 of 47 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | #3 of 18 |
Read the full UCLA value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
University of California-Los Angeles is ranked #9 out of #346 in California for quality and #88 out of #304 for California value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the UCLA financial aid page to be sure.
University of California-Los Angeles is ranked #753 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
University of California-Los Angeles is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at UCLA costs about $24,287. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $97,147 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $38,634 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $12,548 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $24,287 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $97,147 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the UCLA net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a UCLA degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $154,536 | — | — |
| All Students | $97,147 | #753 | C- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $50,192 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $154,536 | — | — |
| All Students | $97,147 | #88 | B- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $50,192 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at UCLA shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $6,864 |
| $30K–$48K | $8,731 |
| $48K–$75K | $11,065 |
| $75K–$110K | $17,250 |
| Over $110K | $30,481 |
About 55% of UCLA undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $23,418 per year. Get more details on the UCLA financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the UCLA net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.