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Rady School of Management’s Master of Professional Accountancy Program

Rady School of Management’s Master of Professional Accountancy Program (Full-Time, STEM- Designated, 9-Month, Fall Start)

Cost of Attendance for 2025-2026

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 Professional Accountancy Program (MPAc) is STEM-Designated 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 during the academic year as a graduate/professional student.

Estimated Basic Cost of Attendance

California Residents and Non-California Residents 
Cost of Attendance

Academic Year (33 weeks)

Academic Year Tuition and Fees (View Components)

  • UC Per Unit Program Academic Year Costs: $75,200
  • UC Systemwide Student Services Fees: $1,290
  • UC San Diego Campus-based Fees: $1,125
  • Rady Activity Fee: $150
 $77,765
Direct Costs
Living Expenses
Food & Housing for students without dependents
Food & Housing for students with dependents11		 $30,264
Indirect Costs
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment7 $0
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses $2,460
Transportation Expenses $3,813
UC San Diego Health Insurance Fee (may be waived if covered by private insurance that is equivalent or better.) $5,820
FlexMBA Evening Basic Cost of Attendance Totals for CA and Non-California Residents $120,122

Quarterly Breakdown of Tuition and Fees
Cost of Attendance Category Fall 2025 Winter 2026 Spring 2026
Direct Costs
UC San Diego Tuition and Fees $25,568 $25,568 $25,064
UC Systemwide Student Services Fee $430 $430 $430
UC San Diego Campus-based Fees $375 $375 $375
Rady Activity Fee $50 $50 $50
UC San Diego Health Insurance Fee (may be waived if covered by private insurance that is equivalent or better.) $1,940 $1,940 $1,940
Living Expenses
Food & Housing for students without dependents
Food & Housing for students with dependents11		 $10,088 $10,088 $10,088
Indirect Costs
Books, course materials, supplies and equipment 7 $0 $0 $0
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses $820 $820 $820
Transportation Expenses $1,271 $1,271 $1,271
Quarter Cost of Attendance $40,542 $40,542 $40,542

Notes

  1. The Cost of Attendance (COA) does not include the one-time Document fee of $100. COA and financial aid 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 Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) of $5,820. 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 and 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 Master of Accountancy California and Non-California ResidentBasic Budget Total is $120,122 based on the criteria in footnote #8.

  6. The COA above is based on a student living off-campus. 

  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 “MPAc Course Materials Opt-Out” in your email subject line.

  8. Rady Master of Professional Accountancy new students entering Fall 2025 pay $1,504 per credit unit. The academic year is based on a student living off-campus and enrolled in 17 credit units Fall term, 17 credit units Winter term, and 16 credit units Spring term. Actual units taken may vary based on each student’s enrollment. The 9-month Rady Master of Professional Accountancy Program requires a minimum of 50 credit units.

  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 $9,801. The Snacks & Meals Out included in the Off-Campus Food & Housing cost is $9,801.

  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.

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