1998-1999
UCLA Tuition 1998-1999
UCLA tuition for California residents was $2,533 for the 1998-1999 academic year. Non-residents paid $7,812 (including NRST). Campus fees were $572.
Updated June 2025Source: UCLA Financial Aid
Resident Tuition
$2,533
Non-Resident Tuition
$7,812
Campus Fees
$572
What does that mean? UCLA tuition worked out to roughly $9/day of instruction, or $169/class (assuming 15 classes per year).
At California's $16.5/hr minimum wage, you'd need to work 154 hours (~4 full-time weeks) just to cover tuition — before housing and food.
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