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2007- 08 Undergraduate Student Cost of Attendance/Standard Budgets

 
On-Campus
Off-Campus
Commuter
Fees
8,625

8,625
8,625
Food and Housing
12,483
9,483
4,005
Books and Supplies
1,326
1,326
1,326
Transportation
822
1,521
1,845
Personal Expenses
1,434
1,539
1,761
CA Resident Totals
24,690
22,494
17,562
Non-Resident Fees
516
516
516
Non-Resident Tuition
19,068
19,068
19,068
Non-Resident Total
44,274
42,078
37,146


Notes:
Undergraduate fees and tuition are estimated and include $6,636 for education and registration fees, $903 for campus fees, and $1,086 for health insurance.  Fees are subject to change.

Other figures are based on budgets developed by the University of California Office of the President using survey results and a standardized methodology for all UC campuses. 

  • On-Campus budgets are used for students living in campus dormitories or in other campus owned housing options.
  • Off-Campus budgets are used for students living in non-campus owned housing and not living with parents or relatives.
  • Commuter budgets are used for students living with parents or relatives.