Cost
Undergraduate estimated cost of attendance for students who first enroll in the 2026-27 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 | $15,588 | $15,588 | $15,588 | $15,588 | $15,588 |
| Campus-based fees | $2,490 | $2,490 | $2,490 | $2,490 | $2,490 |
| Books and supplies | $1,205 | $1,205 | $1,205 | $1,205 | $1,205 |
| Room and board | $22,252 | $19,960 | $29,919 | $16,981 | $8,617 |
| Personal expenses | $2,656 | $2,656 | $2,656 | $2,729 | $3,038 |
| Transportation | $672 | $1,545 | $1,545 | $1,522 | $2,809 |
| Health insurance | $3,996 | $3,996 | $3,996 | $3,996 | $3,996 |
| Document fee | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 |
| Total costs (before aid) for California residents |
$49,009 | $47,590 | $57,549 | $44,661 | $37,893 |
Estimated nonresident cost of attendance for students who first enroll in the 2026-27 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 |
$39,270 | $39,270 | $39,270 | $39,270 | $39,270 |
| Total costs (before aid) for nonresidents |
$88,279 | $86,860 | $96,819 | $83,931 | $77,163 |
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.
