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.

For estimates of off-campus housing costs near the UC Davis campuses, please review housing costs near:

2024-2025 Cost of Attendance

 2024-2025

Ph.D.

(9 months)

Tuition and Fees1

$15,141
Books/Supplies $466
Housing $10,245
Phone, Internet, Utilities $2,132
Groceries $6,550
Personal $2,068
Transportation $2,987
Health Insurance2 $7,446
TOTAL
$47,035

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 $580
Clothing/Toiletries $843
Recreation/Incidentals $645
TOTAL $2,068

 

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

2024-2025

Year 1

12 Months

(Summer Start)

Year 1

9 Months

(Fall Start)

Year 2

12 Months

Year 3

12 Months

Tuition and Fees1 $41,446 $31,085 $39,852 $38,320
Books and Supplies $498 $374 $1,750 $214
Housing $13,660 $10,245 $13,660 $13,660
Phone, Internet, Utilities $2,843 $2,132 $2,843 $2,843
Groceries $8,732 $6,550 $8,732 $8,732
Personal Expenses $2,757 $2,068 $2,757 $2,757
Transportation $3,983 $2,987 $3,983 $3,983
Health Insurance2 $9,508 $7,446 $7,446 $7,446
TOTAL $83,427 $59,437
$81,023
$77,955

  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 $769
Clothing/Toiletries $1,126
Recreational/Incidentals $862
TOTAL $2,757

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

2024-2025

Year 1

(12 Months)

Tuition and Fees1 $44,159
Books and Supplies $819
Housing $13,660
Phone, Internet, Utilities $2,843
Groceries $8,732
Personal Expenses $2,757
Transportation $3,983
Health Insurance2 $9,508
TOTAL $86,461

  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 $769
Clothing/Toiletries $1,126
Recreation/Incidentals $862
TOTAL $2,757

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

2024-2025

Year 1

(12 months)

Year 2

(12 months)

Year 3

(3 Months)

Tuition and Fees1

$72,836 $70,032 $16,835
Books/Supplies $1,748 $390 $27
Housing $13,660 $13,660 $3,415
Phone, Internet, Utilities $2,843 $2,843 $711
Groceries $8,732 $8,732 $2,184
Personal $2,757 $2,757 $689
Transportation $3,983 $3,983 $996
Health Insurance2 $9,508 $7,446 $0
Pro. Licensure, Cert, or Cred $0 $0 $1,000
TOTAL
$116,067
$109,843
$25,857

  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 $769
Clothing/Toiletries $1,126
Recreation/Incidentals $862
TOTAL $2,757

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

 2024-2025

Year 1

(12 months)

Year 2

(6 months)

Tuition and Fees1

$87,634 $42,132
Books/Supplies $1,536 $165
Housing $13,660 $6,830
Phone, Internet, Utilities $2,843 $1,421
Groceries $8,732 $4,366
Personal Expenses $2,757 $1,378
Transportation $3,983 $1,991
Health Insurance2 $9,508 $2,062
TOTAL
$130,653
$60,345

  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 $769
Clothing/Toiletries $1,126
Recreation/Incidentals $862
TOTAL $2,757

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