UCLA Room and Board Pricing

Hey everyone, I'm planning to apply to UCLA in the near future, but I'm a bit worried about the cost of room and board. Could any current or former students give me an idea of how much I should expect to pay for housing and meals?

Hello! UCLA's room and board costs can vary depending on the type of housing and meal plan you choose. For the 2024-2025 academic year, the estimated cost of room and board at UCLA is around $18,369, but can depend on your preferences.

For housing, there are different options, such as residence halls (doubles or triples), plazas (doubles or triples with either suite or private baths), or suites and apartments. Residence halls tend to be the least expensive, while suites and apartments are generally more costly.

Similarly, meal plans vary in price depending on the number of meals you opt for per week. There are three main meal plan options available at UCLA: 19 Premier, 19 Regular, 14 Premier, 14 Regular, 11 Premier, and 11 Regular. Premier meal plans allow you to swipe in for food multiple times in a meal period, use swipes from future weeks, and roll over unused swipes to future weeks. Regular meal plans only allow one swipe per meal period and the number of meals resets each week. The more meals per week you choose, the more expensive your meal plan will be.

Keep in mind that these amounts are subject to change each year, so it's a good idea to check UCLA's housing website and use their estimate calculator for the most up-to-date pricing. Additionally, you can use the net price calculator on UCLA's financial aid website to get an estimate of the overall cost of attendance, including tuition, fees, room and board, and other expenses, based on your financial situation. This will help you get a better sense of what you might pay to attend UCLA. Good luck with your application!