Undergraduate Student Budgets
2012-13
University of California tuition and fees for 2012-13 have not yet been determined. Please check back later for 2012-13 Undergraduate Student Budget estimates.
Undergraduate Student Budgets
2011-12
Posted on July 14, 2011
(2010-11 budgets are displayed below)
The Student Budget represents the average amounts paid by UC students in various housing situations. The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office updates these figures annually through student surveys and other research. The Student Budget is a major factor in setting the amount of financial aid your student may receive; students' budgets are based on the housing option they selected on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) until their housing status is confirmed by the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office. The Student Budget is subject to change. These amounts are the most recent estimates available as of July 14, 2011.
| Academic Year 2011-12 | Living in a Residence Hall | Living Off Campus(1) | Living with Relatives |
| Housing and Utilities | 14,060 (2) | 7,324 | 2,472 |
| Food | 930 (3) | 2,572 | 1,670 |
| Books & Supplies | 1,202 | 1,202 | 1,202 |
| Personal | 1,388 | 1,698 | 1,914 |
| Transportation | 594 | 906 | 1,776 |
| Health Insurance (4) | 1,626 | 1,626 | 1,626 |
| Tuition and Fees | 12,834 | 12,834 | 12,834 |
Total Resident Budget |
$32,634 |
$28,162 |
$23,494 |
| Nonresident Supplemental Tuition and Fees | $22,878 | $22,878 | $22,878 |
| Total Nonresident Budget | $55,512 | $51,040 | $46,372 |
(1) Please note that, for financial aid budgeting purposes, the Wada Apartments, Channing-Bowditch Apartments, International House, University Village, and the Smyth-Fernwald Complex are considered off-campus housing.
(2) Amount listed is a weighted average of all on-campus housing choices.
(3) Includes food not covered by the residence hall meal plan.
(4) Amount for the Student Health Insurance Plan. This amount can be waived if the student can show proof of equivalent coverage.
Undergraduate Student Budgets
2010-11
Posted on May 6, 2010
| Academic Year 2010-11 | Living in a Residence Hall | Living Off Campus (1) | Living with Relatives |
| Housing and Utilities | 14,384 (2) | 7,784 | 2,436 |
| Food | 924 (3) | 2,520 | 1,920 |
| Books & Supplies | 1,314 | 1,314 | 1,314 |
| Personal | 1,344 | 1,484 | 1,868 |
| Transportation | 618 | 1,038 | 1,960 |
| Health Insurance (4) | 1,522 | 1,522 | 1,522 |
| Tuition and Fees | 10,940 | 10,940 | 10,940 |
Total Resident Budget |
$31,046 |
$26,602 |
$21,960 |
| Nonresident Supplemental Tuition and Fees | $22,878 | $22,878 | $22,878 |
| Total Nonresident Budget | $53,924 | $49,480 | $44,838 |
(1) Please note that, for financial aid budgeting purposes, the Wada Apartments, Channing-Bowditch Apartments, International House, University Village, and the Smyth-Fernwald Complex are considered off-campus housing.
(2) Amount listed is a weighted average of all on-campus housing choices.
(3) Includes food not covered by the residence hall meal plan.
(4) Amount for the Student Health Insurance Plan. This amount can be waived if the student can show proof of equivalent coverage.
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