Rady School of Management’s Master of Business Administration (Full-Time, 2-Year Program, 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 determine how much money you'll need to attend UC San Diego’s Rady School of Management's Master of Business Administration (Full-Time), 2-Year Program (FT-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.

This estimated cost of attendance is based on four terms, half-time enrollment in summer and full-time enrollment during the academic year as a graduate/professional student.

Estimated Basic Cost of Attendance

CA Residents and Non-California Residents

Cost of Attendance

Summer 2024 (5 weeks) and Academic Year (33 weeks) (Year 1 of 2)

Direct Costs

Summer and Academic Year Tuition and Fees(View Components)

$52,570

UC Per Unit Program Summer Costs: $2,244

UC San Diego Campus-based Summer Fees: $115

UC Per Unit Program Academic Year Costs: $12,762

UC Systemwide Student Services Fees: $1,254

UC San Diego Campus-based Fees: $1,080

Rady Full-Time MBA Professional Degree Fee: $34,965

Rady Activity Fee: $150

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	$2,244	$4,254	$4,254	$4,254
UC Systemwide Student Services Fee	$0	$418	$418	$418
UC San Diego Campus-based Fees	$115	$360	$360	$360
UC San Diego Graduate Student Health Insurance Fee (may be waived if covered by private insurance that is equivalent or better.)	$433	$1,881	$1,881	$1,881
Rady Activity Fee	$0	$50	$50	$50
Living Expenses Food & Housing for students without dependents Food & Housing for students with dependents¹¹	$3,960	$8,711	$8,711	$8,711
Rady Full-Time MBA Professional Degree Fee	$0	$11,655	$11,655	$11,655
Indirect Costs
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment	$586	$215	$215	$215
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses	$345	$759	$759	$759
Transportation Expenses	$535	$1,177	$1,177	$1,177
Rady Full-Time MBA CA-Resident Basic Budget Totals	$8,218	$29,480	$29,480	$29,480
Direct Cost
Rady Full-Time MBA Non-CA Resident Supplemental Tuition	$0	$5,034	$5,034	$5,034
Rady Full-Time MBA Non-CA Resident Basic Budget Totals	$8,218	$34,514	$34,514	$34,514

Direct Costs

Living Expenses
Food & Housing for students without dependents
Food & Housing for students with dependents¹¹

$30,093

Indirect Costs

Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment

$1,231

Miscellaneous Personal Expenses

$2,622

Transportation Expenses

$4,066

UC San Diego Health Insurance Fee (may be waived if covered by private insurance that is equivalent or better.)

$6,076

Rady Full-Time MBA CA-Resident Basic Cost of Attendance Totals

$96,658

Direct Cost

Rady Full-Time MBA Non-CA Resident Supplemental Tuition

$15,102

Rady Full-Time MBA Non-CA Resident Basic Budget Totals

$117,760

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.
The Cost of Attendance (COA) includes the $150 annual Rady Student Activity fee.
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 Plan (UC SHIP) for Summer is $433. 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.)
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.
The Cost of Attendance (COA) includes the Rady Full-Time MBA Professional Degree Fee of $34,965 for California Residents and Non-California Residents.
Rady Full-Time MBA California Resident Basic Budget Total is $96,658 and the Non-California Resident Basic Budget Total is $117,760 based on the criteria in footnote #8.
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.
Rady Full-Time MBA new students entering Preterm/Summer Session 2024 take 6 credit units. The academic Year 1or 2 is based on 16 credit units Fall term, 16 credit units Winter term, 16 credit units Spring term, and Year 2 of 2 is based on 16 credit units Fall, 16 credit units Winter, and 6 credit units Spring. Actual units taken may vary based on each student’s enrollment. The Rady Full Time-MBA 2-Year Program requires 92 credit units for completion.
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.
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.
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.

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 approval.
Federal Direct Unsubsidized and Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loans require the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). FAFSAs are available beginning October 1st every year except the 2024-25 FAFSA, which was available December 2023. Your Major Department and/or the Division of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs 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 financial support.
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. Review our comparison tool, ELMSelect for helpful information on how to choose and compare lenders.

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