UCLA Tuition 2003-2004
UCLA tuition for California residents was $4,037 for the 2003-2004 academic year. Non-residents paid $12,457 (including NRST). Campus fees were $759.
Resident Tuition
$4,037
Non-Resident Tuition
$12,457
Campus Fees
$759
Year-over-year change: Resident tuition changed by +30%. Non-resident tuition changed by +30%.
What does that mean? UCLA tuition worked out to roughly $15/day of instruction, or $269/class (assuming 15 classes per year).
At California's $16.5/hr minimum wage, you'd need to work 245 hours (~6 full-time weeks) just to cover tuition — before housing and food.
Quick Facts
Resident Tuition
vs. 5 years earlier (1998-1999)
+$1,504
Resident tuition rose 59.38% from $2,533 to $4,037
Non-Resident Tuition
vs. 5 years earlier (1998-1999)
+$4,645
Non-resident tuition rose 59.46% from $7,812 to $12,457
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