Cost of Study

Plan your investment in your PharmD education with confidence! Below is detailed information to help you understand the costs associated with your educational journey.

Registration Fees

Fall 2025

Winter 2026

Spring 2026

Annual Total

Registration Fee Payment Deadline 9/24/2025 12/19/2025 3/20/2026  
Systemwide Tuition and Fees
Student Services Fee $430.00 $430.00 $430.00 $1,290.00
Tuition $4,380.00 $4,380.00 $4,380.00 $13,140.00
SSPPS Professional Degree Supplemental Tuition $12,302.00 $12,302.00 $12,302.00 $36,906.00
UC San Diego Fees
Graduate Student Association Fee $21.29 $21.29 $21.29 $63.87
University Center Fee $114.06 $114.06 $114.06 $342.18
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* $1,940.00 $1,940.00 $1,940.00 $5,820.00
CAPS/Student Mental Health Fee $38.63 $38.63 $38.63 $115.89
Student Transportation Fee $75.00 $75.00 $75.00 $225.00
PRESS Newspaper Fee $3.50 $3.50 $3.50 $10.50
Document Fee (one-time, newly admitted students) $100.00 -- -- $100.00
Total for California Residents $19,526.48 $19,426.48 $19,426.48 $58,379.44
UC San Diego Nonresident Fees
Nonresident Supplemental Tuition $4,082.00 $4,082.00 $4,081.00 $12,245.00
Total for California Nonresidents $23,608.48 $23,508.48 $23,508.48 $70,624.44

*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.