Nonresident tuition & fees

Nonresident students pay an additional $22,878 in fees. Keep in mind that your total cost will vary depending on your personal expenses and the campus you attend.

Estimated average costs
for California nonresidents, 2012-13

 

Living
on campus

Living
off campus

Tuition and fees*

$36,078

$36,078

Books and supplies

$1,500

$1,500

Health insurance allowance/fee

$1,300

$1,300

Room and board

$13,500

$9,600

Personal/transportation

$2,200

$3,000

TOTAL

$54,578

$51,478

* UC undergraduates at all campuses pay the same $12,192 in systemwide tuition and fees. Nonresident undergraduates pay an additional $22,878 in tuition and other fees. The fees figure above includes the average cost of additional campus-based fees. Your total costs will vary depending on your personal expenses and the campus you attend. All fees are subject to change without notice.

California residency

If you're not sure whether you're a resident or a nonresident, review the policies: