Students working in agriculture

Important Updates

  • The priority filing date for the 2024-25 FAFSA and CADAA has been extended to May 2, 2024. Visit Apply for Financial Aid for details.
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Agriculture Specialist

How to understand your Cost of Attendance

Cost of Attendance is an estimated budget that the school uses to help students maximize financial aid opportunities. This budget is estimated using direct and indirect costs that a student will incur while enrolled in an academic program.

Direct Costs: Charges included in the cost of attendance that the student/family pays directly to the college. Actual charges may vary by student. For example, students may have different housing options or may enroll in a part-time program. These items include Tuition and Fees, Health Insurance, and Nonresident Supplemental Tuition (for California nonresidents).

Indirect Costs: Estimated expenses in the cost of attendance that are not paid directly to the institution. These items include Books and Supplies, Housing and Food, Personal Expenses, and Transportation.  


Agriculture Specialist and Single Subject in Agriculture Only

Cost of attendance for agriculture students
Expenses 2022-23 2023-24
Tuition & Fees (1) $18,387 $19,247
Health Insurance (1) $7,378 $8,010
Books and Supplies $1,534 $1,832
Housing and Food (2) $18,579 $20,630
Personal Expenses $2,057 $2,352
Transportation $2,715 $3,332
Total for California Residents 
(includes health insurance)
$50,650 $55,403
Nonresident Supplemental Tuition
(for California nonresidents)
$15,102 $15,102
Total for Nonresidents
(includes health insurance)
$65,752 $70,505

  • Footnote (1)
  • The tuition, fees, and health insurance charges posted here are estimates based on currently approved amounts. These figures may not be final; actual tuition, fees, and health insurance charges are subject to change by the Regents of the University of California or, as authorized, by the President of the University of California. Accordingly, final approved levels and charges may differ from the amounts shown. For the most recent tuition and fee amounts, please visit the UC Davis Tuition and Fees website. 
  • Footnote (2) 
  • For estimates of off-campus housing costs near the UC Davis campus please review: Housing Costs Near UC Campuses. For more information on actual off-campus rental costs please visit the Student Housing website.