How much does UC cost?
UC has financing options available to students at all income levels that help reduce the cost of attending. Nearly two-thirds of UC undergrads receive some form of financial aid, and UC enrolls more lower-income students than any comparable university in the nation.
Estimated Costs, 2009-10
| * Fees are subject to change without notice. | |
| Fees* | $8,700 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Health Insurance Allowance/Fee | $1,000 |
| Room and Board | $12,600 |
| Personal/Transportation | $2,600 |
| Total Average Estimated Costs | *$26,400 |
How will the Blue and Gold plan reduce my costs?
- Under the plan, your systemwide fees will be fully covered by scholarship or grant money if you are in your first four years at UC (two if you're a transfer student).
- The plan combines all sources of scholarship and grant awards you receive (federal, state, UC and private) to count toward covering your fees. If, for example, you receive Pell and Cal Grants and private scholarships that don't fully cover your fees, UC grant money will make up the difference.
- Students with greater financial need can qualify for even more grant support to help defray other educational expenses (like books, housing, transportation, etc.) In fact, UC currently provides grant and scholarship assistance averaging $10,300 per student to 54 percent of undergraduates.
To get a better idea of the amount of financial aid you might expect to receive based on your unique financial circumstances, use UC's financial aid estimators.