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. 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.

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2025-2026 Cost of Attendance

2025-2026

Year 1

12 Months

Tuition and Fees1 $51,66
Books and Supplies $1,715
Housing $14,111
Phone, Internet, Utilities $2,917
Groceries $8,959
Personal Expenses $2,829
Transportation $4,087
Health Insurance2 $9,544
TOTAL $95,828
  1. Complete itemized breakdown available at UC Davis Budget and Institutional Analysis (budget.ucdavis.edu).
  2. UC Regents mandate that all students have health insurance.

NOTES:

  • As a result of gubernatorial, legislative, Regental, and/or campus action, these amounts may change without notice.
  • Budgets are adjusted on an annual basis. Budget components are adjusted according to increases in the consumer price index (CPI) and/or student surveys.

Personal Category 3

12 Months
Medical/Dental/Optical $790
Clothing/Toiletries $1,155
Recreational/Incidentals $884
TOTAL $2,829

3. Does not allow for appliance, television, or furniture purchases; moving expenses; home improvement or repairs; or contributions to charities or other organizations.

2025-2026

Year 1

12 Months

(Summer Start)

Year 1

9 Months

(Fall Start)

Year 2

12 Months

Year 3

12 Months

Tuition and Fees1 $43,104 $32,328 $41,446 $39,852
Books and Supplies $612 $459 $1,413 $161
Housing $14,111 $10,586 $14,111 $14,111
Phone, Internet, Utilities $2,917 $2,187 $2,917 $2,917
Groceries $8,959 $6,711 $8,959 $8,959
Personal Expenses $2,829 $2,130 $2,829 $2,829
Transportation $4,087 $3,065 $4,087 $4,087
Health Insurance2 $9,544 $7,992 $7,992 $7,992
TOTAL $86,163 $65,458
$83,754
$80,908

  1. Complete itemized breakdown available at UC Davis Budget and Institutional Analysis (budget.ucdavis.edu).
  2. UC Regents mandate that all students have health insurance.

NOTES:

  • As a result of gubernatorial, legislative, Regental, and/or campus action, these amounts may change without notice.
  • Budgets are adjusted on an annual basis. Budget components are adjusted according to increases in the consumer price index (CPI) and/or student surveys.

Personal Category 3

12 Months
Medical/Dental/Optical $790
Clothing/Toiletries $1,155
Recreational/Incidentals $884
TOTAL $2,829

3. Does not allow for appliance, television, or furniture purchases; moving expenses; home improvement or repairs; or contributions to charities or other organizations.

 2025-2026

Year 1

(12 months)

Year 2

(6 months)

Tuition and Fees1

$91,140 $43,817
Books/Supplies $1,690 $289
Housing $14,111 $7,055
Phone, Internet, Utilities $2,917 $1,458
Groceries $8,959 $4,480
Personal Expenses $2,829 $1,414
Transportation $4,087 $2,043
Health Insurance2 $9,544 $2,664
TOTAL
$135,277
$63,220

  1. Complete itemized breakdown available at UC Davis Budget and Institutional Analysis (budget.ucdavis.edu).
  2. UC Regents mandate that all students have health insurance.

NOTES:

  • As a result of gubernatorial, legislative, Regental, and/or campus action, these amounts may change without notice.
  • Budgets are adjusted on an annual basis. Budget components are adjusted according to increases in the consumer price index (CPI) and/or student surveys.

Personal Category3 12 Months
Medical/Dental/Optical $790
Clothing/Toiletries $1,155
Recreation/Incidentals $884
TOTAL $2,829

3. Does not allow for appliance, television, or furniture purchases; moving expenses; home improvement or repairs; or contributions to charities or other organizations.

 2025-2026

Ph.D.

(9 months)

Tuition and Fees1

$15,595
Books/Supplies $478
Housing $10,586
Phone, Internet, Utilities $2,187
Groceries $6,711
Personal $2,130
Transportation $3,065
Health Insurance2 $7,992
TOTAL
$48,744

In addition to the above tuition and fees, out-of-state students pay Nonresident Supplemental Tuition of $15,102 (Ph.D.) per academic year.

  1. Complete itemized breakdown available at UC Davis Budget and Institutional Analysis (budget.ucdavis.edu).
  2. UC Regents mandate that all students have health insurance.

NOTES:

  • As a result of gubernatorial, legislative, Regental, and/or campus action, these amounts may change without notice.
  • Budgets are adjusted on an annual basis. Budget components are adjusted according to increases in the consumer price index (CPI) and/or student surveys.

Personal Category3 9 Months
Medical/Dental/Optical $595
Clothing/Toiletries $865
Recreation/Incidentals $662
TOTAL $2,122

 

3. Does not allow for appliance, television, or furniture purchases; moving expenses; home improvement or repairs; or contributions to charities or other organizations.

2025-2026

Year 1

(12 months)

Year 2

(12 months)

Year 3

(3 Months)

Tuition and Fees1

$75,747 $72,836 $17,508
Books/Supplies $1,511 $415 $27
Housing $14,111 $14,111 $3,528
Phone, Internet, Utilities $2,917 $2,917 $729
Groceries $8,959 $8,959 $2,241
Personal $2,829 $2,829 $707
Transportation $4,087 $4,087 $1,022
Health Insurance2 $9,544 $7,992 $0
Pro. Licensure, Cert, or Cred $0 $0 $1,000
TOTAL
$119,705
$114,146
$26,762

  1. Complete itemized breakdown available at UC Davis Budget and Institutional Analysis (budget.ucdavis.edu).
  2. UC Regents mandate that all students have health insurance.

NOTES:

  • As a result of gubernatorial, legislative, Regental, and/or campus action, these amounts may change without notice.
  • Budgets are adjusted on an annual basis. Budget components are adjusted according to increases in the consumer price index (CPI) and/or student surveys.

Personal Category3 12 Months
Medical/Dental/Optical $790
Clothing/Toiletries $1,155
Recreation/Incidentals $884
TOTAL $2,829

3. Does not allow for appliance, television, or furniture purchases; moving expenses; home improvement or repairs; or contributions to charities or other organizations.

2025-2026

Year 1

(12 Months)

Tuition and Fees1 $45,925
Books and Supplies $844
Housing $14,111
Phone, Internet, Utilities $2,917
Groceries $8,959
Personal Expenses $2,829
Transportation $4,087
Health Insurance2 $9,544
TOTAL $89,216

  1. Complete itemized breakdown available at UC Davis Budget and Institutional Analysis (budget.ucdavis.edu).
  2. UC Regents mandate that all students have health insurance.

NOTES:

  • As a result of gubernatorial, legislative, Regental, and/or campus action, these amounts may change without notice.
  • Budgets are adjusted on an annual basis. Budget components are adjusted according to increases in the consumer price index (CPI) and/or student surveys.
Personal Category3 12 Months
Medical/Dental/Optical $790
Clothing/Toiletries $1,155
Recreation/Incidentals $884
TOTAL $2,829

3. Does not allow for appliance, television, or furniture purchases; moving expenses; home improvement or repairs; or contributions to charities or other organizations.