University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
Public
Recent News
Admissions Policies
Deposit & decision deadline (class of 2024)
May 1
Test-optional admissions ('20-'21)
Yes
Paying for University of California-Los Angeles
Paying for your education at UCLA is possible! There are opportunities for grants, scholarships, and other awards along with the traditional loan and work-study options. In addition the UCLA Scholarship Resource Center is open to all prospective and current UCLA students and helps them to navigate the sometimes confusing world of scholarships. In addition, this comprehensive webpage and center provides articles, application tips, and a regular newsletter.
There are also Department Scholarships that can be applied for depending upon the department or specific college and program you are applying to. Outside Scholarship Opportunities are also something that students can take advantage of in order to help subsidize your higher education.
UCLA's Financial Wellness Program provides workshops, coaching and online education modules related to financial literacy and wellness - for current students as well as those preparing to leave campus.
The UCLA Financial Aid TV page can help answer nearly any financial aid related question in the form of lots of videos. You can maximize your search by using keywords or browse for a topic you have questions about.
University of California-Los Angeles Cost Breakdown
The total cost of attendance includes tuition and fees, books and supplies, and living expenses.
Tuition (in-state)
$13,728
Tuition (out-of-state)
$43,482
Room and board
$16,625
Books and supplies
$1,464
Fees
$0
Other
$1,947
University of California-Los Angeles Financial Aid
The average student pays this amount per year.
Percentage of freshman students who receive some form of financial aid.
This school's financial aid meets 82 % of student's demonstrated need.
University of California-Los Angeles Merit Scholarships
The average University of California-Los Angeles merit scholarship for students without financial need
of University of California-Los Angeles students without financial need receive a merit scholarship
University of California-Los Angeles offers several merit scholarships to incoming freshman and incoming transfer students.
UCLA Regents Scholarships are awarded for four consecutive academic years (not including summer sessions) to 100 individuals. If you are an incoming freshman or a transfer student (transfer students would only be awarded up to two consecutive academic years). All accepted students will be considered for this award and you must have "demonstrated academic excellence, leadership and exceptional promise" in your application package.
UCLA Alumni Scholarships are separated into two types:
The Freshman Alumni Scholarship
- Freshman: $4,000 to $20,000 – paid over 4 years
- Application screening and interview process by alumni volunteers
- Completing one application, you will be considered to receive one of the many scholarships provided through the Alumni Scholarships Program
- .Membership in the prestigious Alumni Scholars Club (ASC)
Community College Transfer Alumni Scholarship (CCTS) are made available for students transferring to UCLA from a Community College
- Transfers: $4,000* – paid over 2 years
- Awarded through an application screening process by alumni volunteers
- Must attend UCLA beginning the fall quarter immediately after transferring.
- Students must have a minimum 3.75 GPA.
- At application time, students must have completed the "equivalent of 90 UC-transferable quarter units, at least half of them from community colleges"..Membership in the prestigious Alumni Scholars Club (ASC)
UCLA Achievement Scholarships are awarded to incoming freshman who have demonstrated academic excellence. They are selected based on their admission application package and do not require a separate application to apply (besides the FAFSA or the Dream Act Application form required for California Financial Aid consideration). The awards range from $500-$10,000 and can be renewed for up to four consecutive years of undergraduate school.
Chancellor's Blue and Gold Scholarships are awarded to first year (or transfer students) coming from Los Angeles County High Schools. Consideration is given to applicants automatically upon admissions and financial aid department recognition of academic achievements. Awards range from $1,000-$5,000 annually and freshman can renew for up to four years while transfers can renew for up to two years.
University of California-Los Angeles Average Cost
Very few students pay the full price. Here's the average cost for students in different income brackets:
University of California-Los Angeles Financial Health
Resources
Endowment (2019)
$2,746,929,962
Endowment per enrolled student (FTE)
$59,807
State financial support per student
$8,553
This is higher than the national average ( $7,523).
University of California-Los Angeles Online Education
Share of Students Studying Online (Graduate and Undergraduate)
Equity
Likelihood that a student moved up two or more income quintiles.
Percent of first-time students receiving Pell Grants.
This is lower than the national average 31.0%
Relative to the market of potential students
Underrepresented
Hispanic
Representative
Native American
Black
Hawaiian
Multi-racial
Overrepresented
Asian
White
University of California-Los Angeles Student Loans
The average student takes out this amount in student loans.
The percentage of students that repay their loans within 5 years.
The percentage of students that repay their loans within 7 years.
The percentage of families that default on their loans after 3 years.
University of California-Los Angeles After College Salaries
After graduation, here's how the average salary of a University of California-Los Angeles graduate grows over time:
University of California-Los Angeles Admissions
SAT range:
1290 - 1520
ACT range:
30 - 34
Application fee:
$70
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- - National Center for Education Statistics
- - Opportunity Insights at Harvard University (mobility rates)
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- - Public college-maintained websites
- - State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO) (state funding data)
- - Urban Institute (racial representation data)
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