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 2025-2026 PharmD Cost of Attendance
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 |
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.