UCSF Tuition and Fees

UCSF Tuition and Fees

Summary

  • UCSF, like other universities, charges tuition and fees for participation in its educational programs.
  • Mandatory Fees include Tuition, Student Services Fee, and Non-Resident Supplemental Tuition (as applicable).
  • Revenue from tuition and fees is shared among the Core Financial Plan, the schools, student services, and a portion of revenue is used to provide student financial aid.
  • Depending on the type of charge, per policy, tuition and fee levels must be approved by the Regents, the UC President, or the Chancellor.
  • Fees related to specific instructional programs undergo rigorous analysis prior to approval. Budget and Resource Management (BRM) oversees student fee approval processes and policy compliance on behalf of the Chancellor.
  • Student fee advisory committees also provide recommendations to the Chancellor.
  • Specific charges fall into nine categories of tuition and fees, with varying policies and review practices. The categories are described in the table below, with further information available at each link.
Fee TypeFee DescriptionReference Link
TuitionAssessed to all students enrolled in State-supporting programs, providing general support for the University's operating budget and student financial support.Regents Policy 3101: The University of California Student Tuition and Fee Policy
Non-Resident Supplemental Tuition (NRST)Charged to non-resident students, in addition to other mandatory system-wide charges, in lieu of State support for their cost of education.Regents Policy 3105: Regents Policy on Non-Resident Supplemental Tuition
Student Services FeeAssessed to all students enrolled in State-supported programs, supporting student services.Regents Policy 3101: The University of California Student Tuition and Fee Policy
Summer Session FeeApplicable to students in state-supported programs that require summer registration.—
Professional Degree Supplemental Tuition (PDST)Charged to students enrolled in certain State-supported professional degree programs to support instruction and specifically to sustain and enhance program quality.Regents Policy 3103: Policy on Professional Degree Supplemental Tuition
Self-Supporting Graduate Professional Degree ProgramsCharged to students enrolled in professional degree programs in which all costs, both direct and indirect, are covered by revenues generated by the program.University of California – Policy SSGPDP
Campus-Based FeesFees established via student referendum to support programs such as student government, construction, renovation, and repair of sports and recreational facilities, and other items such as transit.University of California Policy PACAOS-80
Miscellaneous, and Course Material and Services FeesCharges related to certificate programs, materials such as dental instrument kits, lab fees, and other miscellaneous user fees and services.Delegation of Authority 2559
Application Fees and DepositsApplication for Admission fees are common to all UC campuses. Deposits (Intent to Register) may be required by individual programs to secure enrollment.Additional Fees and Deposits

Resources

UC Systemwide Annual Fees UCSF Registrar Fees UCSF Student Services Fee