Cost
Undergraduate estimated cost of attendance for students who first enroll in the 2025-26 academic year
| Student expense budgets |
Living on campus (residence hall) |
Living on campus (apartments) |
Living on campus (studio apartments) |
Living off campus |
Living at home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Systemwide tuition and fees | $14,934 | $14,934 | $14,934 | $14,934 | $14,934 |
| Campus-based fees | $2,417 | $2,417 | $2,417 | $2,417 | $2,417 |
| Books and supplies | $1,463 | $1,463 | $1,463 | $1,463 | $1,463 |
| Room and board | $20,771 | $20,058 | $29,763 | $15,957 | $8,968 |
| Personal expenses | $2,177 | $2,177 | $2,177 | $2,304 | $2,686 |
| Transportation | $1,030 | $1,030 | $1,030 | $1,616 | $2,998 |
| Health insurance | $3,822 | $3,822 | $3,822 | $3,822 | $3,822 |
| Document fee | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 |
| Total costs (before aid) for California residents |
$46,764 | $46,051 | $55,756 | $42,663 | $37,438 |
Estimated nonresident cost of attendance for students who first enroll in the 2025-26 academic year
| Living on campus (residence hall) |
Living on campus (apartments) |
Living on campus (studio apartments) |
Living off campus |
Living at home |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Systemwide nonresident supplemental tuition |
$37,602 | $37,602 | $37,602 | $37,602 | $37,602 |
| Total costs (before aid) for nonresidents |
$84,366 | $83,653 | $93,358 | $80,265 | $75,040 |
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 cost of supplies and living expenses for three quarters of study between mid-September through mid-June. Student costs may differ. Please see Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Finance & Business for official fees and additional information.
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.
The University of California keeps systemwide student tuition and fees at a flat rate for up to six years beyond a student’s first enrolled term. This plan provides 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.
How your tuition and fees break down
You know your tuition and fees go toward a great education. But just how is the money used? We pick up a calculator and break down the most recent estimated tuition and fees for undergraduate California residents and nonresidents studying full time. (For the most up-to-date information on tuition and fees, visit the Finance and Business website).
California resident tuition and fees: $13,104
Tuition: $11,928
Student services fee: $1,176
Nonresident tuition and fees: $44,130
Tuition: $11,928
Nonresident Supplemental Tuition: $31,026
Student services fee: $1,176
UC Davis Campus-based fees: $2,247.37
Campus Expansion Initiative: $619
Supports enhancements of student facilities and services:
- Student Health and Counseling Center
- Student Community Center
- ASUCD Coffee House
- ASUCD Unitrans
- Campus Recreation
- Financial Aid
Facilities and Campus Enhancements Fee: $468
Supports facilities and services including:
- Aggie Stadium
- Financial Aid
- Schaal Aquatic Center
- Activities and Recreation Center (ARC)
- Student Recruitment & Retention Center
Student Services Maintenance Fee/Student Activities and Services Initiative Fee: $400
Supports student facilities and services including:
- Campus Recreation
- Cross-Cultural Center
- Intercollegiate Athletics
- Women's Resources and Research Center
Student Health Services Fee: $170
Supports student health and counseling services. A portion of this fee supports need-based financial aid.
ASUCD FEE: $231
Supports the Associated Students of UC Davis
Memorial Union Fee: $86
Supports the Memorial Union and Silo construction and renovation projects.
Student Facilities Safety Fee: $66
Supports life-safety projects in student facilities. A portion of this fee supports need-based financial aid.
Unitrans: $130
Supports the service and improvements of buses. A portion of this fee supports need-based financial aid.
Health Insurance*: $2,841.00
UC Davis automatically enrolls all registered students in the UC Student Health Insurance Plan (UC SHIP) by UC mandate. Students with comparable insurance who do not want to be enrolled in UC SHIP must apply for a UC SHIP waiver by published deadlines prior to the start of each academic year.
New Student Orientation Fee: $430
All new undergraduate students admitted for Academic Year 2022-23 will be charged the New Student Orientation Fee of $430 for the 2022 Fall Quarter program (2023 Winter and Spring Quarter program excludes meal cost. Students who are admitted or defer their admission to Winter or Spring quarter of the 2022-23 academic year will be charged $145). More information about the Orientation fee is available on the UC Davis Orientation page.
One-time Document Fee: $150
New undergraduate, graduate academic, and graduate professional students pay this one-time fee to cover the cost of university documents such as official transcripts.
International Student Administrative Fee: $363
International undergraduates sponsored by UC Davis and requiring an F-1 or J-1 visa to be in the U.S. must pay this additional quarterly fee for administrative support ($121.00 per quarter).
*The University of California Regents mandates that all students have health insurance. UC Davis automatically enrolls all registered students in the UC Student Health Insurance Plan (UC SHIP). 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 school.
