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Master of Science in Computational Social Science Program (Full-Time, 12-Month, Summer Start) Cost of Attendance for 2023-2024

These figures may not be final. Actual tuition, fees, and 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.

Use this estimated cost of attendance to help decide how much money you need to attend Master of Science in Computational Social Science, and how much financial aid you may need to meet that goal. Your actual costs may differ. For more information on each Cost of Attendance element visit our Financial Aid Terms webpage.

This estimated cost of attendance is for the FULL-TIME, 12-MONTH, Summer Start Pace of Study. This a 12-MONTH program.

Estimated Basic Cost of Attendance

California Residents and Non-California Residents

Cost of Attendance Summer 2023 (10 weeks) and Academic Year (33 weeks)
Summer and Academic Year Tuition and Fees(View Components) $52,775
UC Per Unit Program Summer Costs $14,624
UC San Diego Campus-based Summer Fees: $228

UC Per Unit Program Academic Year Costs: $35,646
UC Systemwide Student Services Academic Year Fee: $1,206
UC San Diego Campus-based Academic Year Fees: $1,071
Quarter Tuition and Fees (View Components)
Cost of Attendance Category Summer 2023 Fall 2023 Winter 2024 Spring 2024
UC Mandatory Tuition and Fees $14,624 $11,882 $11,882 $11,882
UC Systemwide Student Services Fee $0 $402 $402 $402
UC San Diego Campus-based Fees $228 $357 $357 $357
UC San Diego Graduate Student Health Insurance Fee $920 $1,470 $1,470 $1,470
Living Expenses
Food & Housing for students without dependents
Food & Housing for students with dependents10
$6,207 $6,828 $6,828 $6,828
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment $261 $287 $287 $287
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses $440 $484 $484 $484
Transportation Expenses $523 $575 $575 $575
Quarter Cost of Attendance $23,203 $22,285 $22,285 $22,285
Living Expenses
Food & Housing for students without dependents
Food & Housing for students with dependents10
$26,691
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment $1,122
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses $1,892
Transportation Expenses $2,248
UC San Diego Graduate Student Health Insurance Fee $5,330
MS-CSS Basic Cost of Attendance Totals for CA and Non-California Residents $90,058
  1. The Cost of Attendance (COA) does not include the one-time Document fee of $100. COA and award packages are automatically adjusted for incoming students.

  2. The Cost of Attendance (COA) for the academic year includes the annual UC Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) of $4,410 and as part of the UC Student Health Insurance Early Start Plan, the Summer premium is $996. Read more on how to use UC SHIP or how to waive UC SHIP.

  3. Non-California resident and international students are not charged a Non-Resident Supplemental Tuition cost. Non-California residents will be considered for Federal Direct Loans only. International students will also be billed a one-time International Student Visa Administration fee of $100. International students may apply for Private Education Loans to assist with educational costs.

  4. The MS-CSS California and Non-California Resident Basic Budget Total is $90,058. Students enrolled in the MDS Program are not charged Non-California Resident Supplemental Tuition.

  5. The MS-CSS California and Non-California Resident Basic Budget Total is based on the criteria in footnote #7.

  6. The COA above is based on a student living off-campus. A student living on-campus or living with a parent will have a different COA and can refer to the graduate student cost of attendance budgets for the various components and costs Graduate Students Cost of Attendance (ucsd.edu).

  7. Master of Science in Computational Social Science Program (Full-Time, 12-Month, Summer Start) new and continuing students pay $914 per credit unit. Summer term is based on 16 credit units taken. The academic year is based on 13 credit units Fall term, 13 credit units Winter term, and 13 credit units Spring term. Actual units taken may vary based on each student’s enrollment. The MS-CSS Program requires 55 credit units for completion.

  8. The Food & Housing category includes a cost for Snacks & Meals Out. The Snacks & Meals out included in the Living with parents Food & Housing cost is $1,824. The Snacks & Meals out included in the On-Campus Food & Housing cost is $2,022. The Snacks & Meals out included in the Off-Campus Food & Housing cost is $2,055.

  9. The Miscellaneous personal expenses category will be adjusted, along with federal financial aid for students enrolled less than half-time (i.e., less than 6 units). Miscellaneous personal expenses are indirect costs that are not billed to your student account.

  10. Students with Dependents will be given a separate allowance in their cost of attendance.

For off-campus rental options, including market costs for one-bedroom apartments and other housing arrangements, please refer to the UC San Diego Off-Campus Housing Services website: https://offcampushousing.ucsd.edu/. Please keep in mind, the Cost of Attendance listed above is based on actual student average expenses. You can also view additional information on current typical housing costs near UC campuses here.

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