UCLA Tuition 2002-2003
UCLA tuition for California residents was $3,105 for the 2002-2003 academic year. Non-residents paid $9,581 (including NRST). Campus fees were $658.
Resident Tuition
$3,105
Non-Resident Tuition
$9,581
Campus Fees
$658
Year-over-year change: Resident tuition changed by +10%. Non-resident tuition changed by +10%.
What does that mean? UCLA tuition worked out to roughly $12/day of instruction, or $207/class (assuming 15 classes per year).
At California's $16.5/hr minimum wage, you'd need to work 188 hours (~5 full-time weeks) just to cover tuition — before housing and food.
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