UCLA Tuition 2005-2006
UCLA tuition for California residents was $4,969 for the 2005-2006 academic year. Non-residents paid $15,335 (including NRST). Campus fees were $879.
Resident Tuition
$4,969
Non-Resident Tuition
$15,335
Campus Fees
$879
Year-over-year change: Resident tuition changed by +8%. Non-resident tuition changed by +8%.
What does that mean? UCLA tuition worked out to roughly $18/day of instruction, or $331/class (assuming 15 classes per year).
At California's $16.5/hr minimum wage, you'd need to work 301 hours (~8 full-time weeks) just to cover tuition — before housing and food.
Quick Facts
Resident Tuition
vs. 5 years earlier (2000-2001)
+$2,187
Resident tuition rose 78.61% from $2,782 to $4,969
Non-Resident Tuition
vs. 5 years earlier (2000-2001)
+$6,755
Non-resident tuition rose 78.73% from $8,580 to $15,335
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