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.
Online MBA - Entering Students 2026-27
| Expenses (based on entering quarter/term) | Summer 2026 | Fall 2026 | Winter 2027 | Spring 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total number of quarters/terms: | 4 qtrs (Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring) | 3 qtrs (Fall, Winter, Spring) | 2 qtrs (Winter, Spring) | 1 qtr (Spring) |
| Direct Costs: | ||||
| Tuition and Fees (1) | $46,880 | $36,576 | $24,384 | $12,192 |
| Health Insurance | $10,660 | $8,820 | $5,880 | $2,940 |
| Total Direct Costs: | $57,540 | $45,396 | $30,264 | $15,132 |
| Indirect Costs: | ||||
| Books and Supplies | $2,181 | $1,932 | $1,683 | $1,434 |
| Housing and Food (2) | $25,957 | $19,453 | $12,979 | $6,491 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,905 | $2,188 | $1,452 | $726 |
| Transportation | $3,757 | $3,099 | $1,877 | $939 |
| Total Indirect Costs: | $34,800 | $26,672 | $17,991 | $9,590 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | $92,340 | $72,068 | $48,255 | $24,722 |
Online MBA - Continuing Students 2026-27
| Expenses (based on entering quarter/term) | Summer 2026 | Summer 2026 | Summer 2026 | Summer 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total number of quarters/terms: | 4 qtrs (Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring) | 3 qtrs (Summer, Fall, Winter) | 2 qtrs (Summer, Fall) | 1 qtr (Summer) |
| Direct Costs: | ||||
| Tuition and Fees (1) | $46,880 | $35,160 | $23,440 | $11,720 |
| Health Insurance | $8,820 | $5,880 | $2,940 | n/a |
| Total Direct Costs: | $55,700 | $41,040 | $26,380 | $11,720 |
| Indirect Costs: | ||||
| Books and Supplies | $2,181 | $1,932 | $1,683 | $1,434 |
| Housing and Food (2) | $25,957 | $19,453 | $12,979 | $6,491 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,905 | $2,188 | $1,452 | $726 |
| Transportation | $3,757 | $3,099 | $1,877 | $939 |
| Total Indirect Costs: | $34,800 | $26,672 | $17,991 | $9,590 |
| Total Cost of Attendance (3) | $90,500 | $67,712 | $44,371 | $21,310 |
- 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.
Please note: The cost of attendance is calculated based on the current academic year's budget and represents the estimated expenses for a single academic year. In the event your program extends over multiple academic years, the fees listed in the budget indicate the estimated annual cost, not the total cost of the program.
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