Tuition and Financial Aid
Earning your UC Davis MBA is one of the best investments you can make in yourself and your career and our graduates earn a considerable return on their financial investment. We offer comprehensive financial assistance to help you enroll in the UC Davis MBA program.
All candidates are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships concurrent with their application for admissions. Criteria include academic performance, professional promise, and class fit.
The Graduate School of Management offers among the most extensive financial assistance of any top MBA program: 78% of current Full-Time MBA students receive a scholarship or fellowship.
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Cost of Attendance for Full-Time MBA Students 2025-26 |
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| Expenses | 2025-26 Entering Students (Summer-Spring) |
2025-26 Continuing Students (Fall-Spring) |
| Tuition and Fees (1) | $51,297 | $48,475 |
| Student Health Insurance Plan (1) | $8,759 | $7,992 |
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Total Direct Costs: |
$60,056 |
$56,467 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,372 | $1,372 |
| Housing and Food (2) | $22,003 | $18,859 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,486 | $2,130 |
| Transportation | $3,521 | $3,018 |
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Total Indirect Costs: |
$29,382 |
$25,379 |
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Total for California Residents |
$89,438 |
$81,846 |
| Nonresident Supplemental Tuition (for California nonresidents) |
$12,245 | $12,245 |
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Total for Nonresidents |
$101,683 |
$94,091 |
Footnote 1
The tuition, fees, and charges posted here are estimates based on currently approved amounts. These figures may not be final; actual tuition, fees, and health insurance charges are subject to change by the Regents of the University of California or, as authorized, by the President of the University of California. Accordingly, final approved levels and charges may differ from the amounts shown. For the most recent tuition and fee amounts, please visit the UC Davis Tuition and Fees website.
Footnote 2
For estimates of off-campus housing costs near the UC Davis campus please review: Housing Costs Near UC Campuses. For more information on actual off-campus rental costs please visit the Student Housing website.