# UC Davis
**Source**: https://www.ucdavis.edu/admissions/cost
**Parent**: https://www.ucdavis.edu/admissions/undergraduate/international
# Cost
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## Top academics at an affordable cost
We consistently rank near the top for affordable elite colleges. UC Davis offers prestigious academics in a supportive environment and your tuition will not increase for six years after you enroll.
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## **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](https://www.ucdavis.edu/cost/financial-aid-scholarships)) 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](https://www.ucdavis.edu/cost/financial-aid-scholarships)) 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](https://financeandbusiness.ucdavis.edu/student-resources/tuition-fees/undergraduate) 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](https://financeandbusiness.ucdavis.edu/student-resources/tuition-fees/undergraduate/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](https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/content/tuition-stability-plan-faq).
## How your tuition and fees break down
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. (For the most up-to-date information on tuition and fees, visit the [Finance and Business website](https://financeandbusiness.ucdavis.edu/student-resources/tuition-fees/undergraduate)).
### California resident tuition and fees: $13,104
**Tuition: $11,928**
**Student services fee: $1,176**
### Nonresident tuition and fees: $44,130
**Tuition: $11,928**
**Nonresident Supplemental Tuition: $31,026**
**Student services fee: $1,176**
### UC Davis Campus-based fees: $2,247.37
**Campus Expansion Initiative: $619**\
Supports enhancements of student facilities and services:
- [Student Health and Counseling Center](https://shcs.ucdavis.edu/counseling-services)
- [Student Community Center](https://studentlife.ucdavis.edu/getting-involved/scc)
- [ASUCD Coffee House](https://coffeehouse.ucdavis.edu/)
- [ASUCD Unitrans](https://unitrans.ucdavis.edu/)
- [Campus Recreation](https://www.ucdavis.edu/campus-life/campus-recreation/)
- [Financial Aid](https://financialaid.ucdavis.edu/)
**Facilities and Campus Enhancements Fee: $468**\
Supports facilities and services including:
- [Aggie Stadium](https://ucdavisaggies.com/facilities/?id=6)
- [Financial Aid](https://financialaid.ucdavis.edu/)
- [Schaal Aquatic Center](https://ucdavisaggies.com/facilities/?id=9)
- [Activities and Recreation Center (ARC)](https://cru.ucdavis.edu/arc/)
- [Student Recruitment & Retention Center](https://srrc.ucdavis.edu/)
**Student Services Maintenance Fee/Student Activities and Services Initiative Fee: $400**\
Supports student facilities and services including:
- [Campus Recreation](https://www.ucdavis.edu/campus-life/campus-recreation/)
- [Cross-Cultural Center](http://ccc.ucdavis.edu/)
- [Intercollegiate Athletics](https://www.ucdavis.edu/campus-life/athletics-sports/)
- [Women's Resources and Research Center](https://wrrc.ucdavis.edu/)
**Student Health Services Fee: $170**\
Supports student health and counseling services. A portion of this fee supports need-based financial aid.
**ASUCD FEE: $231**\
Supports the Associated Students of UC Davis
**Memorial Union Fee: $86**\
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: $130**\
Supports the service and improvements of buses. A portion of this fee supports need-based financial aid.
#### Health Insurance\*: $2,841.00
UC Davis automatically enrolls all registered students in the [UC Student Health Insurance Plan](https://shcs.ucdavis.edu/insurance) (UC SHIP) by UC mandate. Students with comparable insurance who do not want to be enrolled in UC SHIP must apply for a [UC SHIP waiver](https://shcs.ucdavis.edu/insurance/waiver) by [published deadlines](https://shcs.ucdavis.edu/waiver-deadline-dates) prior to the start of each academic year.
#### New Student Orientation Fee: $430
All new undergraduate students admitted for Academic Year 2022-23 will be charged the New Student Orientation Fee of $430 for the 2022 Fall Quarter program (2023 Winter and Spring Quarter program excludes meal cost. Students who are admitted or defer their admission to Winter or Spring quarter of the 2022-23 academic year will be charged $145). More information about the Orientation fee is available on the [UC Davis Orientation page](https://orientation.ucdavis.edu/).
#### One-time Document Fee: $150
New undergraduate, graduate academic, and graduate professional students pay this [one-time fee](https://registrar.ucdavis.edu/tuition/doc-fee) to cover the cost of university documents such as official transcripts.
#### International Student Administrative Fee: $363
International undergraduates sponsored by UC Davis and requiring an F-1 or J-1 visa to be in the U.S. must pay this [additional quarterly fee for administrative support](https://siss.ucdavis.edu/fees-and-tuition) ($121.00 per quarter).
\*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](https://shcs.ucdavis.edu/insurance/waiver) by the date specified for their school.
## Our housing advantage
The City of Davis offers housing that is affordable compared to many other California cities. On top of that, many of the local businesses offer significant student discounts.
[Housing](https://www.ucdavis.edu/campus-life/housing)
[California’s college town](https://www.ucdavis.edu/campus-life/californias-college-town)
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## Cost and aid resources
Although our tuition is affordable compared to other universities, we understand that paying for college can still be a challenge. That’s why we offer most of our students some form of aid. We want to help you afford college.
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[Financial aid and scholarships](https://financialaid.ucdavis.edu/)
[Grants](https://financialaid.ucdavis.edu/undergraduate/types/grants)
[Loans](https://financialaid.ucdavis.edu/loans/undergraduate)
[Work study](https://financialaid.ucdavis.edu/undergraduate/types/work-study)
[Financial Aid Calculator](https://myawards.ucdavis.edu/AidEstimator/)
[Blue and gold opportunity program](https://financialaid.ucdavis.edu/undergraduate/types/blue-gold)