Continuing students who first enrolled in the 2024-25 academic year
The UC Davis Cost of Attendance is an estimated figure used to determine financial aid eligibility. It includes tuition and fees as well as average amounts for standard expenses such as books, supplies, housing, food, and other living expenses for three quarters of study. Keep in mind that your actual costs may differ. Eligible expenses must occur between mid-September and mid-June. Our office reserves the right to exercise professional judgment to deny requests that are not considered direct educational expenses.
Tuition Stability Plan
Beginning in fall 2022, the University of California will keep systemwide student tuition and fees at a flat rate for up to six years beyond a student's first enrolled term. This plan will provide cost predictability for students, as systemwide tuition and fees represent a considerable percentage of the total cost of attendance. Campus-based fees and other costs, such as housing and health insurance, are not included in this plan and are subject to change each year. Learn more about UC’s Tuition Stability Plan.
2026-27 cost of attendance for undergraduate student parents
To view the cost of attendance applicable to you, select the number of your children:
For students with one (1) child:
| Student expense budgets | On-campus apartment | Off-campus |
|---|---|---|
| Direct costs: | ||
| Systemwide tuition and fees [1] | $14,436 | $14,436 |
| Campus-based fees | $2,490 | $2,490 |
| Campus housing and food [2] | $19,960 | - |
| Additional housing | $10,709 | - |
| Health insurance [3] | $3,996 | $3,996 |
| Total direct costs | $51,591 | $20,922 |
| Indirect costs: | ||
| Books and supplies | $1,205 | $1,205 |
| Off-campus housing and food [2] | - | $16,981 |
| Additional housing | - | $7,284 |
| Additional food | $2,232 | $4,003 |
| Personal expenses | $2,656 | $2,729 |
| Additional personal expenses | $115 | $99 |
| Transportation | $1,545 | $1,522 |
| Additional transportation | $2,478 | $3,148 |
| Total indirect costs | $10,231 | $36,971 |
| Total costs for California residents | $61,822 | $57,893 |
| Systemwide nonresident supplemental tuition [1] | $34,200 | $34,200 |
| Total costs for nonresidents | $96,022 | $92,093 |
For students with two (2) children:
| Student expense budgets | On-campus apartment | Off-campus |
|---|---|---|
| Direct costs: | ||
| Systemwide tuition and fees [1] | $14,436 | $14,436 |
| Campus-based fees | $2,490 | $2,490 |
| Campus housing and food [2] | $19,960 | - |
| Additional housing | $10,709 | - |
| Health insurance [3] | $3,996 | $3,996 |
| Total direct costs | $51,591 | $20,922 |
| Indirect costs: | ||
| Books and supplies | $1,205 | $1,205 |
| Off-campus housing and food [2] | - | $16,981 |
| Additional housing | - | $7,284 |
| Additional food | $4,152 | $7,446 |
| Personal expenses | $2,656 | $2,729 |
| Additional personal expenses | $214 | $184 |
| Transportation | $1,545 | $1,522 |
| Additional transportation | $2,478 | $3,148 |
| Total indirect costs | $12,250 | $40,499 |
| Total costs for California residents | $63,841 | $61,421 |
| Systemwide nonresident supplemental tuition [1] | $34,200 | $34,200 |
| Total costs for nonresidents | $98,041 | $95,621 |
For students with three (3) or more children:
| Student expense budgets | On-campus apartment | Off-campus |
|---|---|---|
| Direct costs: | ||
| Systemwide tuition and fees [1] | $14,436 | $14,436 |
| Campus-based fees | $2,490 | $2,490 |
| Campus housing and food [2] | $19,960 | - |
| Additional housing | $10,709 | - |
| Health insurance [3] | $3,996 | $3,996 |
| Total direct costs | $51,591 | $20,922 |
| Indirect costs: | ||
| Books and supplies | $1,205 | $1,205 |
| Off-campus housing and food [2] | - | $16,981 |
| Additional housing | - | $7,284 |
| Additional food | $4,843 | $8,687 |
| Personal expenses | $2,656 | $2,729 |
| Additional personal expenses | $250 | $215 |
| Transportation | $1,545 | $1,522 |
| Additional transportation | $2,478 | $3,148 |
| Total indirect costs | $12,977 | $41,771 |
| Total costs for California residents | $64,568 | $62,693 |
| Systemwide nonresident supplemental tuition [1] | $34,200 | $34,200 |
| Total costs for nonresidents | $98,768 | $96,893 |
Financial resources
Childcare resources and alternative budget requests to cover additional family expenses.
Understanding your costs
To better understand your out-of-pocket costs each term, use these Direct vs. Indirect Costs Worksheets:
- Footnote [1]
- Systemwide tuition and fees are part of the UC Tuition Stability Plan, which includes tuition, the student services fee and undergraduate nonresident supplemental tuition and will be assessed on a cohort basis for eligible students. Under the plan, these fees will remain flat for up to six years. For the purposes of assessing cohort-based charges, a student's cohort will be based upon the academic year of the term in which a student first enrolls at UC as a degree-seeking undergraduate.
- Footnote [2]
- To be considered for an on-campus budget, students must be in a residence hall or an apartment managed by UC Davis Student Housing. Students are not eligible for an on-campus budget if they do not have an official UC Davis Student Housing contract. Residing in housing located on campus and/or opting to purchase a meal plan (which is available to all students) does not meet the criteria for an on-campus budget. For estimates of off-campus housing costs near the UC Davis campus, please review Housing Costs Near UC Campuses. For details, visit the Housing and Food section of the Cost of Attendance Definitions.
- Footnote [3]
- The health insurance budget component is based on an estimated figure. Accordingly, the final approved rate may differ from the amount shown. For the most recent Student Health Insurance Plan, or SHIP, fee, please visit Student Health and Counseling Services. This mandatory fee can be waived, as long as the student can show proof of adequate private health insurance. For more information on the SHIP waiver, please visit UC SHIP Waiver Information. Please note that financial aid will not cover the health insurance budget component for students who elect to waive out.
Some or all instruction for all or part of the academic year may be delivered remotely. Tuition and fees have been set regardless of the method of instruction and will not be refunded in the event instruction occurs remotely for any part of the academic year. Figures for tuition and fees represent currently approved or proposed amounts and may not be final. Actual tuition and fees are subject to change by the University of California as determined to be necessary or appropriate. Final approved tuition and fee levels may differ from the amounts presented.