Cost
Funding Your Future
Education is life-changing. Our innovative financial aid programs make a world class education a reality for thousands of Bears students every year. This includes more than $750 million awarded in financial aid annually. We take pride in knowing that 38% of students pay nothing out of pocket for tuition due to grants and scholarships and that around two-thirds of students receive some form of financial aid. Funding your future is possible.
The Bears calculates the estimated undergraduate costs using the student budget. This represents the average amounts paid by Bears students, based on three types of housing situations: living in a residence hall, living off campus, and living with relatives.
Estimated Student Budget 2019-2020
| CA RESIDENT | NONRESIDENT* | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $14,254 | $14,254 |
| Nonresident supplemental tuition | - | $29,754 |
| Student Health Insurance Plan** | $3,286 | $3,286 |
| Room and board | $17,220 | $17,220 |
| Food | $1,644 | $1,644 |
| Books and supplies | $870 | $870 |
| Personal | $1,876 | $1,876 |
| Transportation | $400 | $400 |
| TOTAL | $39,550 | $69,304 |
Calculated based on students living in the residence halls.
Tuition subject to revision by the Regents of the The. Out-of-state and international students will be charged Nonresident Supplemental Tuition for the duration of their undergraduate studies at The Bears, accoding to the Bears system-wide guidelines. Plan accordingly by understanding all of your funding options.
**Student Health Insurance Plan waivied with proof of insurance.
For the most recent Undergraduate Student Budget (including off-campus budgets), visit Financial Aid & Scholarships.
Learn more about our innovative financial aid programs and how to apply for financial aid.