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Master of Science in Computational Social Science Program (Full-Time, 12-Month, Summer Start) Cost of Attendance for 2024-2025

Some or all instruction for all or part of the Academic Year may be delivered remotely. Tuition and fees have been set regardless of the method of instruction and will not be refunded in the event instruction occurs remotely for any part of the Academic Year. Figures for tuition and fees represent currently approved or proposed amounts and may not be final. Actual tuition and fees are subject to change by the University of California as determined to be necessary or appropriate. Final approved tuition and fee levels may differ from the amounts presented.

Use this estimated cost of attendance to help decide how much money you’ll need to attend Master of Science in Computational Social Science Program (Full-Time, 12-Month, Summer Start), 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 based on four terms, full-time enrollment in summer and full-time enrollment during the academic year as a graduate/professional student.

Estimated Basic Cost of Attendance

California Residents and Non-California Residents

Cost of Attendance Summer 2024 (10 weeks) and Academic Year (33 weeks) (Year 1 of 1)
Direct Costs
Summer and Academic Year Tuition and Fees(View Components) $55,311
UC Per Unit Program Summer Costs: $15,344
UC San Diego Campus-based Summer Fees: $232

UC Per Unit Program Academic Year Costs: $37,401
UC Systemwide Student Services Fees: $1,254
UC San Diego Campus-based Fees: $1,080
Quarter Tuition and Fees (View Components)
Cost of Attendance Category Summer 2024 Fall 2024 Winter 2025 Spring 2025
Direct Costs
UC San Diego Systemwide Tuition and Fees $15,344 $12,467 $12,467 $12,467
UC Systemwide Student Services Fee $0 $418 $418 $418
UC San Diego Campus-based Fees $232 $360 $360 $360
UC San Diego Graduate Student Health Insurance Fee (may be waived if covered by private insurance that is equivalent or better.) $1,015 $1,881 $1,881 $1,881
Living Expenses
Food & Housing for students without dependents
Food & Housing for students with dependents10
$7,919 $8,711 $8,711 $8,711
Indirect Costs
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment $195 $215 $215 $215
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses $690 $759 $759 $759
Transportation Expenses $1,070 $1,177 $1,177 $1,177
Quarter Cost of Attendance $26,465 $25,988 $25,988 $25,988
Direct Costs
Living Expenses
Food & Housing for students without dependents
Food & Housing for students with dependents10
$34,052
Indirect Costs
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment $840
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses $2,967
Transportation Expenses $4,601
UC San Diego Health Insurance Fee (may be waived if covered by private insurance that is equivalent or better.) $6,658
MS-CSS Basic Cost of Attendance Totals for CA and Non-California Residents $104,429
  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) includes the annual UC San Diego Graduate Student Health Insurance Plan (UC SHIP) of $5,643. The UC San Diego Graduate Student Health Insurance Early Start Plan, the Summer premium is $1,015. Read more on how to use UC SHIP or how to waive UC SHIP. (May be waived if covered by private insurance that is equivalent or better.)

  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 $150. 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 $104,429. 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 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.

  7. Master of Science in Computational Social Science Program (Full-Time, 12-Month, Summer Start) new and continuing students pay $959 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 On-Campus Food & Housing cost is $8,910. The Snacks & Meals out included in the Off-Campus Food & Housing cost is $8,910.

  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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