See UCSD's estimated basic budgets for undergraduates for the 2012–2013 academic year.
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Use this estimated budget to help decide how much money you'll need to attend UCSD and how much financial aid you may need to meet that goal. Your actual costs may differ. Your basic budget may also have add-ons for nonresident costs and orientation fees.
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Budget category |
Living with parents |
On campus |
Off campus |
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Direct costs |
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UC systemwide resident tuition/fees: |
$13,234 | $13,234 | $13,234 |
| Health insurance fee/ allowance | $1,156 | $1,156 | $1,156 |
Books and supplies |
$1,474 | $1,474 | $1,474 |
Living expenses |
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| Room and board | $4,422 | $11,924 | $9,764 |
| Transportation | $1,790 | $865 | $1,761 |
| Personal expenses | $1,684 | $1,392 | $1,606 |
| Basic budget totals for California residents |
$23,760 | $30,045 | $28,995 |
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| Supplemental tuition* | $22,878 | $22,878 | $22,878 |
| Basic budget totals for non-California residents |
$46,638 | $52,923 | $51,873 |
All estimated budgets are always subject to change.
*Non-California resident students applying for financial aid: Non-California residents pay Non-Resident Supplemental Tuition (currently estimated to be $22,878 annually) in addition to charges paid by in-state students. The university is unable to provide university grant or scholarship support for this additional tuition cost. Federal loans, which must be repaid by you or your family, may help cover some or all of this cost. Any remaining amount remains the family’s responsibility.