Understanding UC Davis Graduate Programs Tuition and Fees

Navigating the financial landscape of graduate education can be daunting. This article provides a comprehensive overview of tuition and fees for graduate programs at the University of California, Davis (UC Davis). It covers various aspects, including tuition costs for residents and non-residents, health insurance, and other associated fees. Understanding these costs is crucial for prospective students to plan their finances effectively.

Tuition and Fees for Graduate Students

The cost of graduate study at UC Davis for an individual student may vary based on a number of factors. These factors include the specific graduate program in which the student is enrolled. Some graduate programs at UC Davis are considered professional degree programs or self-supporting degree programs and may have different tuition and fee levels. Another factor is whether the student is a resident of the state of California for tuition purposes. Because UC Davis is a California public university, the state subsidizes tuition for residents of California.

Fee Schedules for the Current Academic Year

For students enrolled in the current academic year, the fee structure is divided into categories for California residents, national and international students, and UC employees. It's important to note that the tuition, fees, and charges posted here are estimates based on currently approved amounts and 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.

California Residents

For California residents, the full-time graduate fees are structured as follows:

Systemwide Tuition and Fees Tuition: $4,380.00 per quarter or $13,140.00 annually.
Student Services Fee: $430.00 per quarter or $1,290.00 annually.
Campus-based Fees: $386.53 per quarter or $1,159.59 annually.

The TOTAL for California residents amounts to $5,196.53 per quarter or $15,589.59 annually.

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Part-time graduate fees for California residents are:

Systemwide Tuition and Fees Tuition X 1/2: $2,190.00 per quarter or $6,570.00 annually.
Student Services Fee: $430.00 per quarter or $1,290.00 annually.
Campus-based Fees: $386.53 per quarter or $1,159.59 annually.

The TOTAL for part-time California residents is $3,006.53 per quarter or $9,019.59 annually.

National and International Students

For national and international students, the full-time graduate fees are:

Systemwide Tuition and Fees Tuition: $4,380.00 per quarter or $13,140.00 annually.
Nonresident Supplemental Tuition: $5,034.00 per quarter or $15,102.00 annually.
Student Services Fee: $430.00 per quarter or $1,290.00 annually.
Campus-based Fees: $386.53 per quarter or $1,159.59 annually.

The TOTAL for non-residents is $10,230.53 per quarter or $30,691.59 annually.

Part-time graduate fees for national and international students are:

Systemwide Tuition and Fees Tuition X 1/2: $2,190.00 per quarter or $6,570.00 annually.
Nonresident Supplemental Tuition X 1/2: $2,517.00 per quarter or $7,551.00 annually.
Student Services Fee: $430.00 per quarter or $1,290.00 annually.
Campus-based Fees: $386.53 per quarter or $1,159.59 annually.

The TOTAL for part-time non-residents is $5,523.53 per quarter or $16,570.59 annually.

UC Employee Tuition and Fees

Graduate UC Employee Fees are structured as follows:

Systemwide Tuition and Fees Tuition X 1/3: $1,460.00 per quarter or $4,380.00 annually.
Student Services Fee X 1/3: Varies slightly per quarter ($144.00 in Fall, $143.00 in Winter and Spring) or $430.00 annually.
Student Facilities Safety Fee: $22.00 per quarter or $66.00 annually.

The TOTAL for UC Employees is $1,626.00 in Fall and $1,625.00 in Winter and Spring, or $4,876.00 annually.

Health Insurance

All UC Davis students are required to have health insurance. In order to satisfy this requirement, all registered students are automatically enrolled in the University of California Student Health Insurance Plan (UC SHIP). The annual cost for health insurance is $7,992.00, charged at $2,664.00 per quarter. If students have comparable insurance and do not want to be enrolled in UC SHIP, they must apply for a UC SHIP waiver by the date specified for their college or school. Waiver applications need to be submitted each academic year so that the university has the most up to date information regarding your insurance coverage.

Additional Fees

In addition to the fees in the schedule above, students may be charged other fees. All new students admitted for academic year 2025-26 will be charged a one-time, life-time document fee of $150. Graduate students in the following professional degree programs are excluded and are instead charged on a pay-per-service basis: MD, JD, DVM, MBA, MPAc, MSBA & MoM. All International students who are either sponsored by UC Davis for F-1 or J-1 status or would be sponsored by UC Davis for F-1 or J-1 status if physically present in the United States, will be charged the International Student Administrative Fee (ISAF). The fees will be assessed in the fall, winter, and spring terms only ($138 per quarter or $207 per semester); the fees will not be assessed during summer terms. All graduate students will be charged a UC Graduate and Professional Council (UCGPC) Systemwide Fee (inclusive of students in self-supporting graduate degree programs). The UCGPC Systemwide Fee is an annual, opt-out fee of $7 per graduate student to be charged at the beginning of each academic term. The fees will be assessed in the fall, winter, and spring terms only ($3 for the fall quarter, $2 for the winter quarter, and $2 for the spring quarter or $3.50 per semester); the fees will not be assessed during summer terms.

Fees for Self-Supporting Degree Programs

The fees mentioned above exclude students enrolled in self-supporting degree programs. Students enrolled in self-supporting degree programs pay a program fee in lieu of the fees above.

Cost of Attendance (COA)

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

Direct Costs are 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

Indirect Costs are estimated expenses in the cost of attendance that are not paid directly to the institution.

Graduate Fees and Remissions

At UC Davis, students with employment of 25% or more, much of the tuition and fees are automatically paid for in remissions as a benefit of being either a Graduate Student Researcher (GSR), Teaching Assistant (TA) or Associate Instructor (AI). This includes domestic tuition and health insurance (SHIP). International or non-CA resident MS students must also pay Non-Resident Supplemental Tuition. PhD students are offered a fellowship to cover this fee for five years.

Overall Cost Considerations

The figures provided include both tuition and fees, also referred to as the sticker price. Fees differ by institution and may fund library services, student gym facilities, student centers, technology resources and campus health centers. The overall cost of attending graduate school at UC Davis includes more than just tuition and fees. Any prospective graduate student should consider other costs, such as housing, books, supplies, health care, and other personal and living expenses.

Estimated Total Costs

At University of California, Davis, the total cost is $39,583 for in-state students and $71,471 for out-of-state students.

Additional Expenses

The University of Californiaâs Graduate and Professional Student Cost of Attendance Survey suggests that academic graduate students spend an average of $300-350 on books, fees, and educational supplies annually. The UCâs Graduate and Professional Student Cost of Attendance Survey suggests that, on average, UC Davis students also spend $760 a month on groceries, snacks, and meals and $390 on utilities, phone, and other personal expenses.

Housing

Graduate students at UC Davis may choose to live on- or off-campus, with the majority preferring off-campus housing. The City of Davis has a variety of housing options and many students find living off-campus with roommates to be the most affordable option.

Funding Opportunities

The good news is that many methods and opportunities for funding your graduate education are available, and we want you to feel prepared and supported.

Merit-Based Scholarships

Earning your UC Davis MBA is one of the best investments you can make in yourself and your career and our graduates earn a considerable return on their financial investment. All candidates are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships concurrent with their application for admissions.

Assistantships and Fellowships

Please note: funding is currently only offered to PhD students. PhD students are offered TA/GSR/AI positions in our department. We employ M.S. students in the Department of Statistics when we have availability and advertise available student positions in the Department of Statistics directly to our students. PhD students are offered a fellowship to cover Non-Resident Supplemental Tuition fee for five years.

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