by our College Data Analytics TeamMany students attending University of California - Los Angeles can expect to receive financial assistance in various forms, such as scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs, making the cost of attendance more manageable.
Uncover the various financial aid options provided by UCLA and determine which ones you may be eligible for by continuing your exploration.
University of California - Los Angeles average financial aid offer for freshmen students is $18,994.00. Financial aid is provided to about 73% of first-year students, with the bulk of support coming in the form of grants and scholarships.
Loans are a part of financial aid plans, but the only true college discount is a scholarship or grant that you don’t have to repay.
Uneasy about the debt that may be included in your financial aid plan? Find the average amount of debt per student at University of California - Los Angeles.
Colleges and universities offer institutional scholarships and grants as financial assistance to help students cover tuition fees and other educational costs. These awards, which do not require repayment, can be merit-based or need-based. Merit-based institutional scholarships recognize students who have exceptional academic records, special talents, or skills in particular areas. Eligibility for these scholarships often depends on factors such as a student’s high school performance, standardized test scores, or involvement in extracurricular activities. In contrast, need-based institutional grants are designed for students who show financial need. The amount awarded usually depends on the student’s family’s financial condition and aims.
The following numbers apply to scholarships and grants largely offered by the school itself.
50% of incoming freshmen (2941 total) were given scholarships at University of California - Los Angeles, averaging $10,043.00 per student. This puts it the top 25th percentile among colleges and universities nationwide.
In addition to scholarships, 51% of first-year students (2984 total) got federal grant aid, averaging $3,014.00 per person.
The table following demonstrates grant and scholarship distributions by income level for freshmen getting any sort of federally-funded Title IV aid, which includes Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 12.29% | $26,460.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 6.45% | $25,606.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 6.09% | $22,853.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 3.67% | $14,800.00 |
| Income 110k + | 4.10% | $5,176.00 |
The table above displays students who are getting Title IV aid, federal aid from the government including loans, grants or work-study. Get more info on Title IV here.
3952 UCLA undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 73% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $18,994.00.
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