Dorms in UCLA: 19 Gorgeous Rooms (+ Video Tours!)
The Full Rundown on 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?
To give you a taste of what to expect:
Rounded up in this post are pictures of cute UCLA dorms from a variety of the student building options. Additionally, I included some of the best UCLA dorm 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!
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.”
And 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 it the oldest dorm at UCLA. However, it did undergo renovations in 2012-13.
The newest student housing buildings are Olympic Hall and Centennial Hall. They were completed in 2021.
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
And now the fun part:
Pictures of lovely dorm rooms!
You may not be able to paint the walls, but you can liven them up with a nice wall hanging.
Bunking while dorming is pretty normal…
but these bunks are above average!
This is such an adorable idea for decorating your dorm room.
Clipping pics onto a tapestry like this is genius. It goes to show how a little creativity can go a long way.
Pink is great and grey is, too! I love the calming vibe of this student’s color palette.
Friends are the BEST dorm room decor! That and fluffy, faux fur pillows of course.
This bunk bed setup is so festive. Just remember when in doubt, break the string lights out!
The orange in the bedspread pattern and the tapestry makes this college room POP.
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.
This room is like a trip to the candy aisle:
So many things to look at and want!
This picture? Perfect! That bed set? Perfect!
This one is giving me major blanket fort FOMO.
Decorating with vines and polaroids is super in right now.
I’m loving the shades of blue with this dorm room bunk bed.
A golden tapestry + pink hues = one dreamy UCLA dorm!
I’m kind of obsessing over the flamingo pillow right now.
Featured here: A fuzzy blanket, a world map, and all the pictures to remember the homies!
This orange color scheme gives the room a delightful Halloween feel all year long.
Are you detecting a pattern yet? You can’t go wrong with pictures and a world map for dorm room decor.
UCLA Dorm Room Tour Videos
UCLA dorms inside look – these tours can give you an even better idea of what it’s like to live in the different student housing options on campus.
UCLA Housing Options Explained
Feeling confused about all 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: 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 total UCLA students live on campus.
In contrast:
97% of UCLA freshmen live in university housing.
UCLA offers first-year undergraduates the opportunity to live in student housing for up to four years. Transfer students are offered two years of guaranteed university-owned housing.
How much does it cost to dorm at UCLA?
Listed below are the housing rates for the 2023-2023 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.
Related: Bruin Pride UCLA No-Essay Scholarship – Apply to win $10,000! [Deadline: Aug 5, 2022]
Classic residences halls (communal bathrooms):
- Triple: $13,233 – $14,484
- Double: $16,133 – $17,385
- Single: $19,710 – $20,962
Deluxe Residence Halls (communal bathrooms):
- Triple: $14,158 – $15,410
- Double: $17,093 – $18,344
Suites & Plaza Residences (shared bathroom per two rooms):
- Triple: $16,099 – $17,350
- Double: $18,878 – $20,125
Plaza Residences (private bathroom each room):
- Triple: $16,404 – $17,656
- Double: $19,256 – $20,508
Plaza Single Pods (shared bathroom per five rooms):
- Single: $21,673 – $22,925
⟶ 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!
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About Charlie
Charlie is the co-founder of College Life Made Easy and author of the book 175+ Things to Do Before You Graduate College. She’s a 2015 graduate who teaches overwhelmed students and parents of students how to confidently navigate the whole college thing. As a former broke college kid, she’s passionate about helping students develop the skills they need in order to thrive (instead of just survive), stress less, and actually enjoy the full college experience.