UCLA Tuition 2004-2005
UCLA tuition for California residents was $4,601 for the 2004-2005 academic year. Non-residents paid $14,199 (including NRST). Campus fees were $813.
Resident Tuition
$4,601
Non-Resident Tuition
$14,199
Campus Fees
$813
Year-over-year change: Resident tuition changed by +14%. Non-resident tuition changed by +14%.
What does that mean? UCLA tuition worked out to roughly $17/day of instruction, or $307/class (assuming 15 classes per year).
At California's $16.5/hr minimum wage, you'd need to work 279 hours (~7 full-time weeks) just to cover tuition — before housing and food.
Quick Facts
Resident Tuition
vs. 5 years earlier (1999-2000)
+$1,941
Resident tuition rose 72.97% from $2,660 to $4,601
Non-Resident Tuition
vs. 5 years earlier (1999-2000)
+$5,997
Non-resident tuition rose 73.12% from $8,202 to $14,199
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