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Quick Stats

On-Campus Housing Available? Yes
Campus Housing Capacity 13,300
Undergrads Living On Campus 36%
Freshmen Living On Campus 94%
Number of Dormitories 13
Number of Campus-Owned Apartments 7
Best Freshman Dorms
  • De Neve Plaza
  • Hedrick Summit
Best Upperclassman Dorms
  • Hitch Suites
  • Saxon Suites
  • Sproul Hall
Worst Freshman Dorms
  • Dykstra Hall
  • Hedrick Hall
Worst Upperclassman Dorms
  • Dykstra Hall
  • Hedrick Hall

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

On UCLA's "Hill," students can opt for one of two scenarios: enjoying the sardine lifestyle while making friends with fellow sardines, or savoring a spacious existence while meeting virtually nobody. The residence halls are undergoing a renovation process, which means some are brand-new while others are horrendously outdated and ridiculously over-inhabited (but are on the list to be renovated). Whatever the case, these halls offer the quintessential freshman dorm experience—floor-wide hangout sessions are the norm and lifelong friends are made often. Freshmen bond over complaints of crowding and communal bathrooms, making for an experience that's almost a rite of passage at UCLA. On the flip side, suite buildings and complexes deliver the promises their higher price tags bring. These options offer more serene lifestyles, with private bathrooms in all units and living rooms with a table and couch in some, but due to the apartment-like nature of these choices, social interaction is scarce.

Regardless of the housing system's shortcomings, students do enjoy living at UCLA and can typically find something to suit their lifestyle preference. All dorms, no matter how crowded, are clean and sanitary with some form of lounge, and dining halls are very close by. In about half of the buildings, wireless Internet access is available in individual rooms, while the rest feature reliable wireless in the lounges.

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Campus Housing at University of California - Los Angeles

flipperzippy

'15

Physiology

4.6
A

Everything at UCLA Is Super Nice!

UCLA renovates their buildings regularly, and although they are kind of small, I really like my dorm room! The facilities are all top notch, even though it's really expensive to stay in the dorms. The housing process is really easy and I haven't ever heard of disastrous roommate problems. My only complaint is that the dorms are too far away from campus. It takes me at least 15 minutes to walk to my closest class, and at least 25 minutes to walk to my farthest! There is a lot of walking involved, which keeps you in tip-top shape! I use a pedometer and it says I walk around 5 miles a day here.

Feb 13, 2012

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Campus Housing at University of California - Los Angeles

Pauleygee

'15

Biological Sciences

4.6
A

Convenience of Housing

Housing is pretty great, and everything is very easy and convenient for the people that live in the dorms. There are laundry rooms, workout rooms, and the dining halls are extremely close to the dorms. There is also a cleaning service, so the only thing you need to do to to keep the room neat is to vacuum and take out the trash.

Feb 08, 2012

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raquel4xc

'15

Psychology

4.2
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Pricey but Nice, Lots of Options

There's a lot of choice in dorms. I advise staying in a hall freshman and maybe sophomore years because they're the most social. Hall bathrooms are definitely acceptable, and most dorms have been remodeled recently or are completely new. Dorms tend to be pretty small, so if you want more space go with the pricier plazas or suites. It does cost a lot to live on campus, but it's worth it for the social aspect and food. Junior and senior year, most people get apartments because of price and space.

Dec 29, 2011

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

Rate campus housing on the following subjects

Facts

Types of Housing Offered
  • Apartments for married students
  • Apartments for single students
  • Coed dorms
  • Cooperative housing
  • Fraternity/sorority housing
  • Special housing for disabled students
  • Theme housing
  • Wellness housing
Room Types
  • Doubles
  • Singles
  • Suites
  • Triples
Bed Types
  • Bunkable beds
  • Lofts
  • Twin extra-long
What You Get
  • Bed
  • Cable TV and access to UCLA TV
  • Closet
  • Desk and chair
  • Phone
Also Available
  • Sproul Hall offers theme communities, such as the Chicano/a Floor and the Sustainability Floor, and there are plans for integrating more theme communities into the residence halls. Single rooms are hard to come by, but they do exist, as well.
  • There are University apartments for grad students, as well as married students, same-sex domestic partners, and single parents.

Available for Rent

MicroFridges can be rented and vacuum cleaners can be borrowed from RAs.

DormitoriesWhat's This?

De Neve Plaza
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 1,000+
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen, sophomores, juniors
Room Types: Doubles, triples
Special Features: Air conditioning, central courtyard, computer labs, fitness room, laundry facilities, residential restaurant, study lounges.

Dykstra Hall
Floors: 10
Number of Occupants: 750–999
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen, sophomores, juniors
Room Types: Doubles, triples
Special Features: Floor lounges, laundry facilities, TV lounges.

Hedrick Hall
Floors: 7
Number of Occupants: 1,000+
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Mostly freshmen
Room Types: Doubles, triples
Special Features: Computer lab, dining hall, fitness room, music practice room, ping-pong and pool tables, private study rooms, study lounge.

Hedrick Summit
Floors: 9
Number of Occupants: 750–999
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen, sophomores, juniors
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
Special Features: Floor lounges, laundry facilities, rec room, TV lounge.

Hitch Suites
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 250–499
Bathrooms: Suite-style
Coed: Yes
Residents: Mostly freshmen and sophomores
Room Types: Two-bedroom suites
Special Features: Each suite has living room and private entries. Complex has conference rooms, laundry facilities, sundeck.

Rieber Hall
Floors: 7
Number of Occupants: 750–999
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Mostly freshmen
Room Types: Doubles, triples
Special Features: Computer lab, conference room, dining hall, fitness room, floor lounges, large-screen TV, music practice room, ping-pong and pool tables, study lounge.

Rieber Terrace
Floors: 9
Number of Occupants: 500–749
Bathrooms: Some private, some shared
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen, upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles, triples, suites
Special Features: Floor lounges, laundry facilities, meeting room, Rendezvous restaurant, study space.

Rieber Vista
Floors: 9
Number of Occupants: 500–749
Bathrooms: Private or suite-style
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen, sophomores, juniors
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
Special Features: Computer labs, dining hall, fitness rooms, laundry facilities, music practice rooms, study lounges.

Saxon Suites
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 250–499
Bathrooms: Suite-style
Coed: Yes
Residents: Mostly sophomores and juniors
Room Types: Two-bedroom suites
Special Features: Each suite has living room and private entries. Complex has conference room, sand volleyball court.

Sproul Hall
Floors: 7
Number of Occupants: 1,000+
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen, sophomores, juniors
Room Types: Doubles, triples
Special Features: Computer lab, conference room, fitness room, floor lounges, music practice room, ping-pong and pool tables, study lounge, TV lounge.

Sunset Village: Canyon Point
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 500–749
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen, sophomores, juniors
Room Types: Doubles, triples
Special Features: Air conditioning and eight study lounges. Building commons has computer lab, restaurant, and study space.

Sunset Village: Courtside
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 500–749
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen, sophomores, juniors
Room Types: Doubles, triples
Special Features: Individual climate control for each room, elevators, laundry facilities, and a study lounge. Building commons has computer lab, restaurant, and study space.

Sunset Village: Delta Terrace
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 250–499
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen, sophomores, juniors
Room Types: Doubles, triples
Special Features: Barbecue grill, eight study lounges, laundry facilities, picnic patio. Building commons has computer lab, restaurant, and study space.

Campus-Owned ApartmentsWhat's This?

North Campus Apartments
Number of Units: 250+
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments
These complexes are closer to campus and dining halls than some dorms, making them a great pick for independent underclassmen or those hoping to maintain that younger-student vibe.
Special Features: The undergraduate apartments are spread out over seven complexes: Glenrock, Glenrock West, Gayley Towers, Landfair, Margan, Westwood Chateau, and Westwood Palm. Units are furnished and complexes have laundry facilities.

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