Hi, does anyone know how tuition at UCLA is calculated? Is it calculated by the credits that we take?
UCLA tuition costs are based on being a Full-time student with 12 units/quarter or more. If you plan to take less than 10 units/quarter, you need to get approval from the dean of the College/school to be enrolled in 10 units or less and you may be eligible for a one-half reduction in the tuition portion of registration fees and a one-half reduction in nonresident supplemental tuition, if applicable.
Hi, if I take more than 12 units/quarter, what would the cost be?
Are you in-state or out of state/International?
Below is the cost of attendance for UCLA for 2019:
University Tuition and Fees: $13,225
Room & Meals(see on-campus options): $15,816
Books & Supplies: $1,509 (variable)
Transportation: $432 (variable)
Personal: $1,470 (variable)
Health Insurance (Can be waived for students with own insurance): $2,225
Entering Student Total Including Insurance
Non-Resident Fee: $28,992
I’m an international student. For many schools that I see, the university tuition is based on the total credits taken but some other schools have a flat rate when taking between 12-18 credits. Which one would apply to UCLA?
According to your other post, you are an International student so you would pay the $13235 plus Non-resident fee of $28992 for tuition only. Also add in all the other costs such as Housing/Books/Transportation to arrive at your costs. If you have been accepted your FA package should list all costs.
I see but my question is, would the total tuition be the same regardless of the total number of credits that I take?
Yes it would be same, even beyond 18 units though you need to get permission to go beyond a certain number of units which varies by college (L&S is less than Engineering). See https://www.registrar.ucla.edu/Registration-Classes/Study-List/Study-List-Limits
Yes, flat rate for 12 or more units.
With Engineering, you can take up to 21 units without needing permission. But in your first quarter, DO NOT even dream about attempting this. Take what they tell you to take at orientation (which is usually 3 classes and a 1-2 unit intro course). I know you all think you’re smart because you had a 4.5 GPA in high school, but once you get to college, everyone is as smart as you. Don’t handicap yourself by biting off more than you can chew in the fall quarter and ending up with a 2.0 GPA in your first quarter.
Even if you take more than 21 units, the cost doesn’t change.