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Flex Evening Program 2024-2025

Rady School of Management’s Master of Business Administration Program (Flex Evening, Part-Time, 24-30 Month, Fall 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 determine how much money you need to attend UC San Diego’s Rady School of Management's Executive Master of Business Administration Program (Flex Weekend, Part-Time, 2-Year, Fall Start) (MBA), 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.

Estimated Basic Cost of Attendance

California Residents and Non-California Residents (Annual)

Cost of Attendance

Academic Year (33 weeks) and
Summer 2025 (10 weeks)

Academic Year and Summer Tuition and Fees :

  • UC Per Unit Program Academic Year Costs: $46,816
  • RADY Activity Fee: $150
  • UC Per Unit Program Summer Costs: $13,376
$60,342
Direct Costs
Living Expenses
Food & Housing for students without dependents
Food & Housing for students with dependents11
$34,052
Indirect Costs
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment $0
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.) $5,643
FlexMBA Evening Basic Cost of Attendance Totals for CA and Non-California Residents $107,605

Quarterly Breakdown of Tuition and Fees

Cost of Attendance Category Fall 2024 Winter 2025 Spring 2025 Summer 2025
Direct Costs
UC San Diego Rady Tuition and Fees $20,064 $13,376 $13,376 $13,376
UC San Diego Graduate Student Health Insurance Fee (may be waived if covered by private insurance that is equivalent or better.) $1,881 $1,881 $1,881 $0
Rady Activity Fee $50 $50 $50 $0
Living Expenses
Food & Housing for students without dependents
Food & Housing for students with dependents11
$8,711 $8,711 $8,711 $7,919
Indirect Costs
Books and Supplies 6 $0 $0 $0 $0
Personal Expenses $759 $759 $759 $690
Transportation Expenses $1,177 $1,177 $1,177 $1,070
Quarter Cost of Attendance $32,642 $25,954 $25,954 $23,055

Notes

  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 $150 annual Rady Student Activity fee.

  3. The Cost of Attendance (COA) includes the annual UC San Diego Graduate Student Health Insurance Plan (UC SHIP) of $5,643. 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.)

  4. Non-California resident and international students are not charged a Non-California 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.

  5. The Rady School of Management’s Master of Business, Flex Weekend, Part-Time, California and Non-California Resident Basic Budget Total is $127,669 based on the criteria in footnote #8.

  6. The Cost of Attendance (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. Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment costs are included in each term’s fees amount and are provided to each student. *Course Materials Opt-Out: students may opt out of textbook and course materials coverage by emailing the Director of Graduate Student Services at gradstudentaffairs@rady.ucsd.edu. Please include “Flex Evening Course Materials Opt-Out” in your email subject line.

  8. 8. Rady School of Management's Executive Master of Business Administration Program (Flex Weekend, Part-Time, 2-Year, Fall Start) new students entering Fall 2024 pay $1,672 per credit unit. Each year the per credit unit fee is increased. The per credit fee you start the program with will remain the same throughout the duration of your program. The costs for Year 1 are based on 12 credit units Fall term, 12 credit units Winter term, 12 credit units Spring term, and 12 credit units Summer term. Actual units taken may vary based on each student’s enrollment. Year 2 will typically be 12 credit units Fall term, 12 credit units Winter term, 12 credit units Spring term, and 8 credit units Summer term. The Part-Time 21-month Rady Executive FlexMBA Weekend Program requires 92 credit units for completion.

  9. The Food & Housing category includes a cost for Snacks & Meals Out. The Snacks & Meals out included in the On-Campus Food & Housing cost is $8910. The Snacks & Meals out included in the Off-Campus Food & Housing cost is $8,910.

  10. 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.
  11. 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.

 

 

Financial Assistance Information:

  • 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. 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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