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UCLA

University of California-Los Angeles

9.0%

$49,403

TUITION

92.6%

GRAD

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Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

Sticker price doesn't tell the full story at UCLA. Families earning $0-30k pay around $5,579 per year after aid, while those in the $110k+ bracket pay about $29,682. 28% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating UCLA enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students. The median debt of $14,000 is very manageable relative to the $59,063 median salary six years out.

$15,203

In-State Tuition / Year

$49,403

Out-of-State Tuition / Year

$17,952

Room & Board / Year

Full Cost Breakdown

Tuition (In-State)	$15,203
Tuition (Out-of-State / Private)	$49,403
Room & Board	$17,952
Books & Supplies	$1,251
Other Expenses	$3,276
Total Cost of Attendance	$38,614

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total	vs Sticker Price
$0-30k	$5,579	$22,316	-89%
$30-48k	$6,682	$26,728	-86%
$48-75k	$9,811	$39,244	-80%
$75-110k	$14,142	$56,568	-71%
$110k+	$29,682	$118,728	-40%

Financial Aid & Student Debt at UCLA

28.2%

Pell Grant Recipients

$14,000

Median Debt at Graduation

31.0%

Federal Loan Rate

Is UCLA Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$82,511

Median Earnings (10yr)

$14,000

Median Debt

5.9x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. UCLA — 5.9x ratio is excellent — graduates earn well relative to their debt burden.

UCLA True Cost by Family Income

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total	vs Sticker Price
$0-30k	$5,579	$22,316	-89%
$30-48k	$6,682	$26,728	-86%
$48-75k	$9,811	$39,244	-80%
$75-110k	$14,142	$56,568	-71%
$110k+	$29,682	$118,728	-40%

Cost Breakdown

Tuition (In-State)	$15,203
Tuition (Out-of-State)	$49,403
Room & Board	$17,952
Books & Supplies	$1,251
Other Expenses	$3,276
Total Cost of Attendance	$38,614

Financial Aid & Student Debt

28.2%

Pell Grant Recipients

Students from low-income families

$14,000

Median Debt at Graduation

Federal loans only

31.0%

Federal Loan Rate

Students taking federal loans

$59,063

Median Earnings (6yr)

6 years after enrollment

UCLA Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does UCLA actually cost per year?

UCLA's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $38,614/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $13,179/yr, a 66% discount off sticker price.

Does UCLA offer good financial aid?

28% of UCLA students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including UCLA also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if UCLA requires it.

What income bracket pays the least at UCLA?

Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $5,579/yr at UCLA after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $29,682/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.

Is UCLA worth the cost?

UCLA graduates earn a median of $82,511 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $154,456 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.