How much does UCLA cost for Indian students?
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1 Answer
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The cost of attending UCLA for Indian students can vary depending on several factors. Tuition fees for international students at UCLA are typically higher than for US citizens. However, it is important that the tuition fee can change over time, and it is recommended to visit the official website to recheck the fees and accommodation. Indian students should also consider other costs such as housing, health insurance, meals and transportation attending UCLA. Scholarships and financial aid options are also available to9 help students from financial barriers. Check out the below table for the costs:
Expenses
Cost for Non-residents
Tuition and fees
INR 10,83,530
Room and board
INR 12,95,812
Books and supplies
INR 1,23,633
Transportation
INR 35,393
Personal
INR 1,20,437
Health Insurance
INR 1,82,295
Total
INR 52,16,433
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For UCLA admissions, international students must meet all the admission requirements and submit essentail documents at the university. University of California Los Angeles general admission requirements are listed below:
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- Official Transcripts
- SAT/ACT scores
- High School GPA
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- Minimum GPA requirements
- Proof of English Language Proficiency
- Application Form/Application Fee
- Personal Statement/Essay
- Letters of Recommendation
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UCLA and MIT both are highly reputed, top-ranked universities for pursuing BBA or any other bachelor’s or master's programs. Massachusetts Institute of Technology ranked #2 while UCLA ranked at #15 among national universities according to a renowned ranking body. Students can take admission to any of the universities if budget is not a concern. But if so, UCLA is more affordable than MIT. Students can find below the comparison table between the top universities:
Particulars | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | UCLA |
---|---|---|
US News National University Rankings (2025) | #2 | #15 |
Tuition Fees (BBA) | INR 56L | INR 43L |
Acceptance Rate | 5% | 9% |
Graduation Rate | 82% | 86% |
Student-Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 19:1 |
The student demographics for the University of California, Los Angeles can be checked out from the table below:
Ethnic/Racial Group | Headcount |
---|---|
Native Hawaiian/other Pacific Islander | 56 |
American Indian/Alaska Native | 44 |
Race and/or ethnicity unknown | 1,062 |
Asian | 9,888 |
Hispanic Latino | 8,114 |
Nonresidents | 2,573 |
Two or more races | 2,602 |
Black /African American | 1,128 |
White | 8,004 |
Total | 33,471 |
Each year UCLA receives more than 100K applications from prospective students. The enrollment trends over the years for the university along with the acceptance rate can be checked out from the table below:
Year | Number of Applications Received | Number of Students Accepted | UCLA Acceptance Rate |
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2024 | 146,276 | 13,114 | 8.97% |
2023 | 145,910 | 12,737 | 8.73% |
2022 | 149,815 | 12,844 | 8.57% |
2021 | 139,490 | 15,028 | 10.77% |
2020 | 108,877 | 15,602 | 14.33% |
Some of the notable Alumni for the University of California- Los Angeles include Arnold Schwarzenegger (politician, actor, businessman), Marilyn Monroe (actress and model), Nicolas Cage (actor and producer), Mila Kunis (actress), James Franco (playwright, actor), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (basketball player), James Dean (actor), Jim Morrison (singer), Jack Black (actor, comedian, musician), Mayim Bialik (actress), Emily Ratajkowski (model, actress), Ben Stiller (actor, comedian, filmmaker) and many more.

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