Paying for University of California-San Diego

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$15,265 2.41%	$46,042 2.37%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$14,535 4.55%	$29,637 2.18%

The 2024 tuition & fees of University of California-San Diego (UCSD) are $15,265 for California residents and $46,042 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

58% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $20,811. It could cover 45.20% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $17,694 for California residents and $48,471 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

UCSD's 4-year tuition is $62,618 for California residents and $188,305 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $162,203 for California residents and $287,889 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at University of California-San Diego is $15,265 for California residents and $46,042 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 2.41% for California residents and increased by 2.37% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($12,557) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of UCSD is $15,633 for California residents and $47,131 for out-of-state students, a 2.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.

UCSD Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$14,906	$44,978	$20,959
2023-2024	$15,265	$46,042	$21,933
Change % 2023-2024	2.41%	2.37%	4.65%
2024-2025	$15,633	$47,131	$22,952

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $14,535 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $29,637. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($13,827) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $29,192.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at UCSD is $15,196 for California residents and $30,283 for out-of-state students , a 2.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.

University of California-San Diego has a medical school and its tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The medical school tuition is $43,292 for in-state and $55,537 for out-of-state students. See the detailed medical school tuition at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine page.

UCSD Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$13,903	$29,005	$20,959
2023-2024	$14,535	$29,637	$21,933
Change % 2023-2024	4.55%	2.18%	4.65%
2024-2025	$15,196	$30,283	$22,952

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $21,933 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 4.65% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 9.08% compared to the previous year.

The UCSD's 2024 on-campus COA is $38,505 for state residents and $69,282 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $37,684 for state residents and $68,461 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At UCSD
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$15,265
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$46,042
Room & Board	$17,198	$15,566
Personal Expenses	$4,735	$5,546
Books & Supplies	$1,307
COA (In-State)	$38,505	$37,684
COA (Out-of-State)	$69,282	$68,461

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

UCSD Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at UCSD?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at UCSD is $62,618 for California residents and $188,305 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at University of California-San Diego have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

UCSD 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$15,419	$15,575	$15,732	$15,891	$62,618
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$46,452	$46,866	$47,283	$47,704	$188,305
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$15,575	$15,732	$15,891	$16,052	$63,251
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$46,866	$47,283	$47,704	$48,129	$189,982
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$15,732	$15,891	$16,052	$16,214	$63,890
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$47,283	$47,704	$48,129	$48,557	$191,673
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$15,891	$16,052	$16,214	$16,378	$64,536
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$47,704	$48,129	$48,557	$48,990	$193,380
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$16,052	$16,214	$16,378	$16,544	$65,188
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$48,129	$48,557	$48,990	$49,426	$195,102

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $162,203 for California residents and $287,889 for out-of-state students.

UCSD 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$39,304	$40,121	$40,910	$41,718	$162,203
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$70,336	$71,412	$72,510	$73,631	$287,889
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$40,121	$40,959	$41,767	$42,594	$165,597
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$71,412	$72,510	$73,631	$74,775	$292,327
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$40,959	$41,818	$42,645	$43,492	$169,074
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$72,510	$73,631	$74,775	$75,942	$296,857
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$41,818	$42,698	$43,545	$44,412	$172,637
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$73,631	$74,775	$75,942	$77,134	$301,482
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$42,698	$43,599	$44,466	$45,354	$176,288
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$74,775	$75,942	$77,134	$78,351	$306,202

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 58% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $78,959 for California residents and $204,645 for out-of-state students.

UCSD 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$18,493	$19,310	$20,099	$20,907	$78,959
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$49,525	$50,601	$51,699	$52,820	$204,645
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$19,310	$20,148	$20,956	$21,783	$82,353
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$50,601	$51,699	$52,820	$53,964	$209,083
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$20,148	$21,007	$21,834	$22,681	$85,830
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$51,699	$52,820	$53,964	$55,131	$213,613
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$21,007	$21,887	$22,734	$23,601	$89,393
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$52,820	$53,964	$55,131	$56,323	$218,238
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$21,887	$22,788	$23,655	$24,543	$93,044
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$53,964	$55,131	$56,323	$57,540	$222,958

	In-State	Out-of-State
University of California-San Diego	$15,265	$46,042
University of California-Los Angeles	$13,747	$44,524
University of California-Berkeley	$14,850	$45,627
California State University-Fullerton	$7,073	$18,953
University of California-Davis	$15,247	$46,024
California State University-Long Beach	$7,008	$18,888