Dorms in UCLA: 19 Gorgeous Rooms (+ Video Tours!)
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!
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UCLA Dorms Map
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.”
(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
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This room is like a trip to the candy aisle:
So many things to look at and want!
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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.
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!
3 comments
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 🙂
I’m sure the experience is truly immersive!
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 🙂