PhD Program
Cost of Attendance
Cost of Attendance for Academic Doctorate
The total Cost of Attendance (COA) is an allowance based on expenses that students may incur while enrolled in school. The COA includes tuition, fees and expenses for housing, food, educational materials and transportation. This figure is used to determine aid eligibility. The amount of financial aid that students receive cannot exceed the cost of attendance
Please note that certain expenses listed, such as room and board, personal expenses, and transportation, vary depending on living arrangements and lifestyle. Typical Housing Cost information is also compiled by UC Office of the President and can give you an idea of housing costs in areas close to UCLA.
2026-2027 PhD Cost of Attendance
| Budget Category | Off Campus |
|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $15,007 |
| Housing and Meals | $28,767 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,004 |
| Transportation | $3,819 |
| Personal | $2,920 |
| Health Insurance | $7,517 |
| Loan Fees | $1,044 |
| Continuing Student Total (Resident) | $61,078 |
| Document Fee | $100 |
| Entering Student Total (Resident) | $61,178 |
| Nonresident Supplemental Tuition Fee* | $15,102 |
*Tuition varies depending on whether or not the student is a California resident or non-California resident. The UCLA Campus Residence Deputy decides your Residence Status for Tuition purposes. For more information regarding Residence for Tuition Purposes, please review the UC Residence Guidelines or contact a Campus Residence Deputy.