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.
Graduate Studies
| Expenses | 2023-24 | 2024-25 |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Costs: | ||
| Tuition and Fees (1) | $14,567 | $15,141 |
| Health Insurance | $6,186 | $7,446 |
| Total Direct Costs: | $20,753 | $22,587 |
| Indirect Costs: | ||
| Housing and Food (2) | $19,875 | $20,575 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,262 | $2,330 |
| Transportation | $3,058 | $3,150 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,478 | $1,522 |
| Total Indirect Costs: | $26,673 | $27,577 |
| Total for California Residents (3) | $47,426 | $50,164 |
| Nonresident Supplemental Tuition (for California nonresidents) | $15,102 | $15,102 |
| Total for California Nonresidents | $62,528 | $65,266 |
- Footnote (1)
- The tuition, fees, and charges posted here are estimates based on currently approved amounts. These figures may not be final; actual tuition, fees, and 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.
- Footnote (3)
- If eligible for Federal Direct loans the Cost of Attendance will be $252 higher on your MyAwards than what is displayed here. The average Direct Loan fee for Graduate students is $252. Please note that this fee component will be displayed in your budget whether or not the loans are accepted.