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Funding your future

Education is life-changing. Our innovative financial aid programs make a world class education a reality for thousands of Berkeley students every year. This includes more than $1 billion awarded in financial aid annually. We take pride in knowing that 38% of students pay nothing out of pocket for tuition due to grants and scholarships and that around two-thirds of students receive some form of financial aid. Funding your future is possible.

Estimated personal expenses for the 2025-26 academic year

Living arrangement for

Living in a campus residence hall Living in an on-campus apartment Living in an off-campus apartment Living with relatives
Tuition and Fees $17,478 $17,478 $17,478 $17,478
Living Expenses $22,398 $19,560 n/a n/a
Student Health Insurance Plan $4,858 $4,858 $4,858 $4,858
Total Direct Undergraduate Costs $44,734 $41,866 $22,336 $22,336
Total Cost of Attendance (including Personal Expenses) $51,904 $52,692 $47,552 $38,434

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