The cost of attendance is an estimated figure used to determine financial aid eligibility and may differ from costs later approved by the Regents of the University of California. The chart provides you with an overview of costs, including tuition, fees, and other student necessities like books and supplies, room and board, personal expenses, and transportation.
| Student Expense Budgets | Living On-Campus | Living Off-Campus | Living at Home | Nonresident Living On-Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $14,490 | $14,490 | $14,490 | $43,482 |
| Books & Supplies | 1,159 | 1,159 | 1,159 | 1,159 |
| Room & Board | 15,863 | 10,588 | 6,583 | 15,863 |
| Personal Expenses | 1,399 | 1,403 | 1,648 | 1,399 |
| Transportation | 487 | 832 | 1,512 | 487 |
| Subtotal (without Health Insurance) | $33,398 | $28,472 | $25,392 | $62,390 |
| Health Insurance | 2,628 | 2,628 | 2,628 | 2,628 |
| Total Costs (with Health Insurance) | $36,026 | $31,100 | $28,020 | $65,018 |
The tuition, fees and charges shown here are Financial Aid and Scholarships estimates based on currently approved amounts and are subject to change.
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.
University of California Tuition: $11,442
Nonresident Supplemental Tuition: $28,992
University of California Tuition: $11,442
Student Services Fee: $1,128
Funds non-academic services and activities in support of students including counseling, advising, tutoring and student information systems.Campus Expansion Initiative: $595.04
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: $450.21
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: $380.90
Supports student facilities and services including:
- Campus Recreation
- Cross-Cultural Center
- Intercollegiate Athletics
- Women's Resources and Research Center
Student Health Services Fee: $163.29
Supports student health and counseling services. A portion of this fee supports need-based financial aid.ASUCD FEE: $105
Supports the Associated Students of UC DavisMemorial Union Fee: $85.50
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: $58
Supports the service and improvements of buses. A portion of this fee supports need-based financial aid.California Aggie Fee: $12.33
Supports the operation of The California Aggie Newspaper. A portion of this fee supports need-based financial aid.The Green Initiative Fund (TGIF) Fee: $9
Supports student activities in sustainability. A portion of this fee supports need-based financial aid.
Health insurance coverage for students who do not have comparable coverage under another plan.
New students pay this one-time fee to cover the cost of university documents such as official transcripts.
Entering international students with certain visas must also pay this one-time fee for administrative support.
*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.
