Plan your investment in your PharmD education with confidence! Below is detailed information to help you understand the costs associated with your educational journey.
Estimated 2026-2027 PharmD Cost of Attendance
| Registration Fees | Fall 2026 | Winter 2027 | Spring 2027 | Annual Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registration Fee Payment Deadline | 9/30/2026 | 12/18/2026 | 3/19/2027 | |
| Systemwide Tuition and Fees | ||||
| Student Services Fee | $448.00 | $448.00 | $448.00 | $1,344.00 |
| Tuition | $4,574.00 | $4,574.00 | $4,574.00 | $13,722.00 |
| SSPPS Professional Degree Supplemental Tuition | $12,917.00 | $12,917.00 | $12,917.00 | $38,751.00 |
| UC San Diego Fees | ||||
| Graduate Student Association Fee | $21.91 | $21.91 | $21.91 | $65.73 |
| University Center Fee | $117.37 | $117.37 | $117.37 | $352.11 |
| RIMAC Recreation Facility Fee | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $300.00 |
| Canyonview Recreation Facility Fee | $22.00 | $22.00 | $22.00 | $66.00 |
| Mandatory Health Insurance* | $2,220.00 | $2,220.00 | $2,220.00 | $6,660.00 |
| CAPS/Student Mental Health Fee | $38.63 | $38.63 | $38.63 | $115.89 |
| Student Transportation Fee | $77.85 | $77.85 | $77.85 | $233.55 |
| PRESS Newspaper Fee | $3.63 | $3.63 | $3.63 | $10.89 |
| Enrollment Services Fee (one-time, newly admitted students) | $115.00 | -- | -- | $115.00 |
| Total for California Residents | $20,655.39 | $20,540.39 | $20,540.39 | $61,736.17 |
| UC San Diego Nonresident Fees | ||||
| Nonresident Supplemental Tuition | $4,082.00 | $4,082.00 | $4,081.00 | $12,245.00 |
| Total for California Nonresidents | $24,737.39 | $24,622.39 | $24,621.39 | $73,981.17 |
Other Fees
*Health Insurance: Health insurance is required for enrollment. Students are automatically enrolled in the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP), but those with existing coverage may qualify for a waiver. Visit the Student Health Insurance Plan page for waiver criteria, submission details, and deadlines.
Non-California Residents: See Residence for Tuition Purposes.