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:

2023-2024 Cost of Attendance

 2023-2024

Ph.D.

(9 months)

Tuition and Fees1

$14,567
Books/Supplies $452
Housing $9,854
Phone, Internet, Utilities $2,070
Groceries $6,350
Personal $2,016
Transportation $2,900
Health Insurance2 $6,186
TOTAL
$44,395

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 $568
Clothing/Toiletries $820
Recreation/Incidentals $628
TOTAL $2,016

 

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

2023-2024

Year 1

12 Months

(Summer Start)

Year 1

9 Months

(Fall Start)

Year 2

12 Months

Tuition and Fees1 $39,852 $29,889 $38,320
Books and Supplies $172 $172 $964
Housing $13,135 $9,854 $13,135
Phone, Internet, Utilities $2,760 $2,070 $2,760
Groceries $8,478 $6,350 $8,478
Personal Expenses $2,677 $2,016 $2,677
Transportation $3,867 $2,900 $3,867
Health Insurance2 $8,010 $6,186 $6,186
TOTAL $78,951 $59,437
$76,387

  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 $747
Clothing/Toiletries $1,093
Recreational/Incidentals $837
TOTAL $2,677

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

2023-2024

Year 3

(3 Months)

Tuition and Fees1 $43,058
Books and Supplies $25
Housing $3,284
Phone, Internet, Utilities $496
Groceries $2,120
Personal Expenses $669
Transportation $865
Health Insurance2 $0
TOTAL $11,817

In addition to the above tuition and fees, out-of-state students pay Nonresident Supplemental Tuition of $12,245 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 3 Months
Medical/Dental/Optical $187
Clothing/Toiletries $273
Recreation/Incidentals $209
TOTAL $669

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

2023-2024

Year 1

(12 months)

Year 2

(12 months)

Year 3

(3 Months)

Tuition and Fees1

$70,032 $67,340 $16,187
Books/Supplies $1,332 $108 $27
Housing $13,135 $13,135 $3,284
Phone, Internet, Utilities $2,760 $2,760 $690
Groceries $8,478 $8,478 $2,120
Personal $2,667 $2,667 $669
Transportation $3,867 $3,867 $967
Health Insurance2 $8,010 $6,186 $0
TOTAL
$110,291
$104,551
$23,944

  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 $747
Clothing/Toiletries $1,093
Recreation/Incidentals $837
TOTAL $2,677

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

 2023-2024

Year 1

(12 months)

Year 2

(6 months)

Tuition and Fees1

$84,264 $40,512
Books/Supplies $1,458 $180
Rent $13,135 $6,567
Utilities $2,760 $1,380
Food $8,478 $4,239
Personal Expenses $2,677 $1,338
Transportation $3,867 $1,933
Health Insurance2 $8,010 $2,062
TOTAL
$124,649
$58,211

  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 $747
Clothing/Toiletries $1,093
Recreation/Incidentals $837
TOTAL $2,677

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