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2020–2021 Estimated Undergraduate Student Budget
Figures for system-wide tuition and fees represent currently approved amounts and may not be final. Actual system-wide tuition and fees are subject to change by the Regents of the University of California. Final approved 2021-22 tuition and fee levels may be higher or lower than the amounts presented.
Last updated on March 10, 2021.
| UCLA Residence Halls | Off-Campus Apartments | Living with Relatives | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $13,239 | $13,239 | $13,239 |
| Room and Meals | $16,667 | $15,951 | $7,116 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,404 | $1,404 | $1,404 |
| Transportation | $606 | $1,062 | $2,016 |
| Personal | $1,467 | $1,698 | $1,815 |
| Health Insurance* | $2,710 | $2,710 | $2,710 |
| Total – California Residents | $36,093 | $36,064 | $28,300 |
| Nonresident Supplemental Tuition | $29,754 | $29,754 | $29,754 |
| Total – Nonresidents | $65,847 | $65,818 | $58,054 |
* The UC SHIP health insurance requirement and fees can be waived if a student already has adequate insurance coverage.
Residency Requirements and Tuition
As the nation’s premier public research university, UCLA is grateful to the people of California. Residents contribute to state education funding and are responsible for the continued existence of this special California institution.
As a result, the tuition you pay depends on your residency status, which is determined by a specific process. California residency for tuition is not the same as other definitions of California residency.
If your parents are not California residents, then the financial independence requirement makes it extremely difficult for most undergraduates to qualify for classification as a California resident at UCLA. This includes students from community colleges and other post-secondary institutions within the state.
Transfer students who were classified as residents of California at their previous school should not assume that they’ll be classified as residents here.
If you’re unsure whether you qualify for in-state tuition at UCLA, visit the UC’s residency requirements page for more information.
Paying for Your Education
We’re proud to offer a generous financial aid program. For more information, visit the financial aid page.