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Department of Family Medicine and Public Health, Master of Public Health Cost of Attendance for 2022-2023

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 Public Health, 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.

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Estimated Basic Cost of Attendance

California Residents and Non-California Residents

Cost of Attendance Academic Year (33 weeks) and Summer 2023 (10 weeks)
Academic Year and Summer Tuition and Fees(View Components) California Residents: $29,314
Non-California Residents: $46,430
UC Per Unit Program Academic Year Costs for California Residents: $21,996
UC Per Unit Program Academic Year Costs for Non-California Residents: $36,000
UC Systemwide Student Services Academic Year Fee: $1,152
UC San Diego Campus-based Academic Year Fees: $1,053
 
UC Per Unit Program Summer Costs for California Residents: $4,888
UC Systemwide Student Services Summer Fee: $225
Quarter Tuition and Fees (View Components)
Cost of Attendance Category Fall 2022 Winter 2023 Spring 2023 Summer 2023
UC Mandatory California Resident Tuition and Fees $7,332 $7,332 $7,332 $4,888
UC Mandatory Non-California Resident Tuition and Fees $12,000 $12,000 $12,000 $8,000
UC Systemwide Student Services Fee $384 $384 $384 $225
UC San Diego Campus-based Fees $451 $451 $451 $225
UC San Diego Health Insurance Fee $1,335 $1,335 $1,335 $0
Housing and Meals $6,064 $6,064 $6,064 $5,513
Books and Supplies $262 $262 $262 $238
Personal Expenses $441 $441 $441 $401
Transportation Expenses $528 $528 $528 $480
California Residents Quarter Cost of Attendance $16,697 $16,697 $16,697 $11,745
Non-California Residents Quarter Cost of Attendance $16,697 $16,697 $16,697 $14,857
Housing and Meals $23,705
Books and Supplies $1,024
Personal Expenses $1,724
Transportation Expenses $2,064
UC San Diego Health Insurance Fee $4,005
MS-DDPM Basic Cost of Attendance Totals for California Residents $61,836
MS-DDPM Basic Cost of Attendance Totals for CA and Non-California Residents $78,952

  1. The Cost of Attendance (COA) does not include the 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 UC Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) of $4,005. Students may opt out of the UC Student Health Insurance Plan. For additional UC SHIP information, visit https://shwadmin.ucsd.edu/uc-ship/index.html.

  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 MPH California Resident Basic Budget Total (Year 1 of 2) is $61,836. The MPH Non-California Resident Basic Budget Total is $77,979. The MPH California Resident Basic Budget Total (Year 2 of 2) is $45,139. The MPH Non-California Resident Basic Budget Total (Year 2 of 2) is $57,587. Non-California Resident students enrolled in the MPH Program are charged the Non-California Resident Supplemental Tuition included in their per credit unit rate. A per credit unit discount is applied to California Residents as a Fellowship award on the backend by Graduate Division. This discount brings the California Resident per credit unit cost down from $1,000 to $611.

  5. 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).

  6. California Resident MPH students pay $611 per credit unit and Non-California Resident students pay $1,000 per credit unit. The first academic year is based on 12 credit units Fall term, 12 credit units Winter term, 12 credit units Spring term and 8 credit units Summer term. Students in their second year will take between 20-28 credit units. The MPH Program requires 64 completed credit units and is completed between 15-18 months.

  7. 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.

  8. Students with Dependents will be given a separate housing 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.

  • Students may submit Cost of Attendance Add-On forms with appropriate documentation for rent and utilities, transportation costs, computer purchases and/or increased books and supplies. Submission of a request does not guarantee an approval.

  • Financial Aid and Scholarships Office provides Federal Direct Unsubsidized and Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loans and requires the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Private Education Loans are available for domestic and international students. Inquire at the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office for lenders that accept international applicants. Your Major Department and/or the Graduate Division may provide other forms of financial support. Master of Public Health. You may be required to complete and submit the FAFSA to be considered for some types of graduate awards. FAFSAs are available beginning October 1st every year. 

  • Students who are unable to complete the FAFSA and/or California Dream Act Application or who are enrolled in less than half-time (6 units), may be able to apply for a private loan. Private Education Loans are available for domestic and international students. Inquire at the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office for lenders that accept international applicants.

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