Noted below is the annual estimated cost of attendance for the 2018-2019 academic year. These figures have been determined by the university primarily for financial aid purposes. If you apply for financial aid, the official cost of attendance below will be used to determine aid eligibility. Except for some U.S. veterans, or upon a successful budget appeal, your total financial aid as displayed in CalCentral cannot exceed the estimates below.
All fees are subject to change. Total assessed fees may not be determined by the UC Office of the President until July but sound estimates can be found here. Actual tuition, fees, and charges are subject to change by the Regents of the University of California and could be affected by increases or reductions in State funding, or other developments. Cost of Attendance items, and subsequent financial aid options are subject to change due to votes by the UC Regents, UCOP policy changes, external or internal audits, or Congressional action. These figures were updated August 15, 2018.
2018-19 Estimated Cost of Attendance
| CA Resident | Non-Resident | |
| Tuition & Fees * | $60,987 | $61,422 |
| Housing & Food ** | $24,160 | $24,160 |
| Books & Supplies | $598 | $598 |
| Transportation | $3,002 | $3,002 |
| Health Insurance *** | $4,746 | $4,746 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,586 | $2,586 |
| Total Budget | $96,099 | $96,534 |
* The university also charges all incoming students a one-time Document Management Fee of $92 in the fall semester not included above. This is designed to allow smoother processing for requesting university transcripts over time.
**AB990 Disclosure: Information about the market cost of a one-bedroom apartment in the areas surrounding campus where its students commonly reside can be found on the UC Berkeley Housing Resource page (see Off-Campus Housing> Typical Rent ranges).
Living Expenses are on the conservative side and assume careful budgeting as well as sharing living quarters with at least one other person. Please be aware that your expenses may be higher depending on your personal lifestyle. Amounts are based on a nine-month academic year. Students who will attend with their families should expect to augment any personal budget estimates by at least 35% for an accompanying spouse and 20% for each child. Beginning in August, case-by-case reviews of living and transportation expenses may result in additional eligibility for student loans. Please contact the Haas Financial Aid Office for information on what qualifies as an adjustment and how to request an adjustment starting in the fall.
*** SHIP may be waived upon submission of proof of a comparable health insurance policy. Waiver forms are available from University Health Services (UHS). Please note that SHIP does not include a spouse or dependents; that coverage must be purchased separately. For more information, please review these Dependent Care Options, or email your questions to (ship@uhs.berkeley.edu).
This budget does not include items such as credit card debt or automobile expenses. We recommend that you reduce these obligations before you enter school, as they cannot be considered in your financial aid budget under federal regulations. The budget does not include the costs of the Haas Summer Workshops (Quantitative and Communication), as these are not mandatory for all students.