Dorms in UCLA: Pictures, Video Tours, & Housing Options

UCLA Dorm Rooms

Get ready to explore the dorms in UCLA!

The University of California, Los Angeles has housing for over 10,000 students. Which translates to a lot of dorms.

If you applied (or have already been accepted!) you may have questions about the housing options. Like – which UCLA dorm is best?

So to give you a taste of what to expect:

Rounded up in this post are pictures of cute UCLA dorms. Additionally, I included some of the best UCLA dorms tour videos.

You’ll also find more details about the campus, so you can get a good feel for the university housing as a whole.

Take a virtual look inside, plus find great decorating ideas down below!

IN THIS POST

UCLA Dorms Map
UCLA Dorms Pictures
UCLA Dorms Tour Videos
FAQ
1. What percentage of UCLA students are living on campus?
2. How much does it cost to dorm at UCLA?

UCLA Dorms Map

UCLA campus map with circle indicating where the dorms are — Campus Map of the University of California, Los Angeles

First:

Let’s get an overview look with the UCLA campus map.

All of the undergraduate dormitories are located in the northwest part of the campus, which is known as “the Hill.”

Dorms in UCLA: 19 Gorgeous Rooms (+ Video Tours!) 2 — UCLA Dorms Map

(Here’s a closer view. )

Within the Hill are 6 main residential complexes:

De Neve Plaza
Dykstra Hall
Hedrick Court
Reiber Court
Sproul Plaza
and Sunset Village

Dykstra was built in 1959, making the oldest dorm at UCLA. However, it did undergo renovations in 2012-13.

The newest student housing buildings are Holly Ridge, Gardenia Way, Sproul Cove, and Sproul Landing. They were completed in 2012 and 2013.

And:

In light of the increased demand for student housing, UCLA has long-term plans for the construction of additional buildings.

Want more info?

Check out an interactive campus map, download a printable PDF, and get directions here.

UCLA Dorms Pictures

palm leaf and white themed dorm room at UCLA Rieber Hall — Rieber Hall Dorm | credit: @chloeqpan

And now the fun part:

Pictures of lovely dorm rooms!

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white and green wall tapestry for a dorm — white palm tapestry

pure white ruffled shag throw blanket — ruffled shag throw blanket

green palm leaf design throw pillow — leaf pillow

college girl at UCLA smiling, holding pillows and posing in her dorm — De Neve Towers | credit: @shaineb

You may not be able to paint the walls, but you can liven them up with a nice wall hanging.

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white throw pillow with eyelash design — shut eye velvet pillow

black mandala design wall tapestry — mandala tapestry

white string lights — long string light set

female UCLA students sitting in pink and white decorated dorm bunk bed — De Neve Towers | credit: @mamajulesesq

Bunking while dorming is pretty normal…

but these bunks are above average!

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Custom Handwriting Wooden Name Sign in light pink (name spells "Paris") — custom wooden name sign

White Boho Rose Comforter and Sham Set — white boho rose comforter

Faux Fur Heart Pillow from Dormify — fluffy heart pillow

happy college girl sitting on her dorm room bed with tapestry and pictures behind her — Hedrick Hall UCLA | credit: @laurenkimmyy

This is such an adorable idea.

Clipping pics onto a tapestry like this is genius. A little creativity goes a long way.

cozy college dorm room with grey decor and string lights — credit: @blueeyedbiblio

Pink is great and grey is, too. I love the calming vibe of this color theme.

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Sevenstars Foggy Watercolor Mountain Tapestry hanging above a dorm room bed — foggy mountain tapestry

classic style world map poster wall decor — classic world map poster

27 Grey Soft Loft Duvet and Sham Set from Dormify — grey soft loft duvet

college girl posing next to her bunk bed in the UCLA dorms — De Neve Towers | credit: @monchikponchikk

Friends are the BEST dorm room decor! That and fluffy, faux fur pillows.

This bunk bed setup is so festive.

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Faux Mongolian Square Pillow from Dormify — faux fur pillow

Pastel Tie Dye Comforter set — pastel tie dye bedding

Dormify White Pom Pom String Light Set — pom pom string lights

dorm room at UCLA with blue and orange bedspread. Orange words tapestry behind smiling female student posing on bed — credit: @rachspadt

The orange in the bedspread pattern and the tapestry makes this college room POP.

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Velvet Round Pillow for a college dorm in orange — velvet round pillow

Roses are red, Violets are blue. It don't always be like that, but sometimes it do || Subversive cross stitch decor with floral details — subversive cross stitch decor

Painted Medallion Duvet Cover and Sham Set from Dormify — painted medallion duvet set

UCLA double dorm room layout — De Neve Towers | credit: @victoriapelmann

The view is a factor to consider when you’re deciding on which UCLA dorm you want to live in.

Sunlight gives this room a light and airy feel.

happy college girl posing in her pink decorated dorm room in UCLA — Hitch Suites | credit @brianna.rose.h

closer look at the decor on the dorm room desk — credit @brianna.rose.h

This room is like a trip to the candy aisle:

So many things to look at and want!

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Dorm Room Pinched Pleat Comforter Set - Threshold — pinch pleat comforter set

Absolutely Luvly Natural Daylight Lighted Makeup Mirror — lighted makeup mirror

Dormify Faux Mongolian Seat Cushion in dusty rose color — faux fur seat cover

dorms example at UCLA — Hedrick Hall | credit: @hello_im_sharon

You can do anything with fairy lights – even spell out your name!

light and bright dorm decorated with pictures on the wall — credit: @laurenkimmyy

This picture? Perfect! That bed set? Perfect!

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eyes and lashes throw pillow — eyes and lashes pillow

Jane yre Floral Girls Duvet Cover Set — floral duvet set

Dry Erase Polaroid Frame Decal Set, safe for dorm room walls, from Dormify — polaroid frame decal set

happy female UCLA student sitting on her dorm bed. room decorated with photos on wall, tapestry and string lights — Hedrick Hall | credit: @annadickson10

This one is giving me major blanket fort FOMO.

Decorating with vines and polaroids is super in right now.

college girl standing next to her bed at the UCLA dorms — Hitch Suites | credit: @dawnzanagar

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Battery Powered Clip String Lights from Dormify — clip string lights

decorative ivy vine garland — ivy vine garland

Macrame Woven Wall Hanging Curtain Fringe Garland Banner dorms wall decor idea — macrame wall decor

female college student in her blue accent decorated dorm at UCLA with a big smile — UCLA Hedrick Summit | credit: @chandlercoon

I’m loving the shades of blue with this dorm room bunk bed.

dorm room at UCLA with gold tapestry on wall and pink decor — Hedrick Hall | credit: @mklchc

A golden tapestry + pink hues = one dreamy UCLA dorm!

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gold mandala design gold wall tapestry — gold mandala tapestry

Dormify rose pillow in white — rose throw pillow

pink Cotton Floral Duvet — pink floral duvet

college girl wearing UCLA tshirt sitting on her dorm room bed — credit: @mi.el.sc

I’m kind of obsessing over the flamingo pillow right now.

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pink flamingo pattern throw pillows — pink flamingo pillow

white handmade dream catcher with tassels — white dream catcher

decorative sunflower shaped throw pillow — sunflower pillow

college girl sitting crossed legged on her dorms bed at UCLA — Hedrick Hall | credit: @alisonbrooklyn

Featured here:

A fuzzy blanket, a world map, and all the pictures to remember the homies!

UCLA dorm with white bedspread and orange decor accents — De Neve Plaza | credit: @paulina.panas

This orange color scheme gives it a Halloween feel all year long.

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2 orange Corduroy throw pillows — corduroy throw pillows

white soft loft duvet and sham set from Dormify — white soft loft duvet

Walensee Sherpa Fleece Throw Blanket in orange — sherpa throw blanket

example of dorms at UCLA with smiling college girl posing on top bunk — De Neve Commons | credit: @morganjnelson

Are you detecting a pattern yet?

You can’t go wrong with pictures and a world map for dorm room decor.

UCLA Dorms Tour Videos

UCLA dorms inside – these tours can give you an even better idea of what it’s like to live in one.

UCLA Housing Options Explained

Confused about the types of UCLA dorms?

I don’t blame you!

Thankfully, Cindy does a great job of breaking it all down in the video above.

Classic Residential Hall

Dorm Type: Classic Triple

Building: Hedrick Hall

Dorm Type: Classic Double

Building: Dykstra Hall

Dorm Type: Classic Double

Building: Sproul Hall UCLA

Deluxe Residential Hall

Dorm Type: Triple with private bathroom

Building: De Neve Dogwood

Dorm Type: Triple with communal bathrooms

Building: De Neve Holly (transfer housing)

Dorm Type: Triple with private bathroom

Building: De Neve Evergreen

Dorm Type: Double with shared bathroom

Building: De Neve Gardenia

Residential Plazas

Dorm Type: Single with shared bathroom

Building: Hedrick Summit

Dorm Type: Triple with shared bathroom

Building: Rieber Vista

Dorm Type: Single with shared bathroom

Building: Hedrick Summit

Classic VS Plaza

Dorm Type: Classic Triple & Plaza Triple

Building: Hedrick Hall & De Neve Plaza

Residential Suites

Dorm Type: Triple with private bathroom and living space

Building: Saxton

FAQ

What percentage of UCLA students are living on campus?

Based on enrollment and available housing (10,000 for undergrads and 2,900 for graduate), about 29% of UCLA students live on campus.

In contrast:

97% of freshmen live in university housing.

How much does it cost to dorm at UCLA?

Listed below are the housing rates for the 2020-2021 full academic year.

Costs include a meal plan and vary depending on the chosen meal plan. Note that a meal plan is required for on-campus housing.

Classic residences halls (communal bathrooms):

Triple: $12,556 – $13,808
Double: $15,315 – $16,566
Single: $18,719 – $19,971

Deluxe Residence Halls (communal bathrooms):

Triple: $13,436 – $14,688
Double: $16,227 – $17,478

Residential Suites & Residential Plazas (shared bathroom per two rooms):

Triple: $15,283 – $16,534
Double: $17,923 – $19, 175

Residential Plazas (private bathroom each room):

Triple: $15,575 – $16,826
Double: $$18,288 – $19,540

Residential Plaza Suites (shared bathroom per five rooms):

Single: $20,588 – $21,840

⟶ Get more info about UCLA student housing costs here.

Royce Hall on campus at UCLA with fountain spraying water in front

Final Thoughts on UCLA Dorms

So that wraps this post all about UCLA dorm life.

I hope this helped you get a better understanding of what’s it’s like to live on campus, as well as inspired you to amp up your own dorm room style!

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All About Dorms in UCLA

3 comments

roombodi says:

May 14, 2020 at 16:01

This is so helpful, thanks! I think it’s awesome that almost all freshmen live on campus for their first year—must be great for community building! + UCLA is great go bruins 🙂

1. Charlie says:
  
  May 15, 2020 at 15:15
  
  I’m sure the experience is truly immersive!
  
roombodi says:

May 14, 2020 at 16:00

This is so helpful, thanks! I think it’s awesome that almost all freshmen live on campus for their first year—must be great for community building! + UCLA is great go bears 🙂

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Dorms in UCLA: 19 Gorgeous Rooms (+ Video Tours!)

UCLA Dorm Rooms

IN THIS POST

UCLA Dorms Map

UCLA Dorms Pictures

UCLA Dorms Tour Videos

UCLA Housing Options Explained

Classic Residential Hall

Deluxe Residential Hall

Residential Plazas

Classic VS Plaza

Residential Suites

FAQ

What percentage of UCLA students are living on campus?

How much does it cost to dorm at UCLA?

Final Thoughts on UCLA Dorms

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All About Dorms in UCLA

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