Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
Tuition costs for the first and second years may vary based on number of units completed in each year. Second-year tuition is the number of units multiplied by the new tuition rate for that year.
Tuition costs for Summer 2020, Fall 2020, and Spring 2021
| Program | Cost per Unit | First Year Tuition | Second Year Units |
| Applied Economics | $1,480 | $26,640 18 units |
15 units |
| Asia Pacific Studies | $1,480 | $23,680 16 units |
12 units |
| Biology * full-tuition scholarship |
$1,480 | $0 12 units |
12 units |
| Biotechnology | $1,480 | $25,160 17 units |
19 units |
| Chemistry * full-tuition scholarship |
$1,480 | $0 12 units |
12 units |
| Computer Science | $1,480 | $23,680 16 units |
20 units |
| Computer Science Bridge ** | $1,480 | $32,560 22 units |
18 units |
| Data Science *** | $1,480 | $47,360 32 units |
3 units |
| Energy Systems Management | $1,480 | $23,680 16 units |
18 units |
| Environmental Management | $1,480 | $23,680 16 units |
14 units |
| International and Development Economics | $1,480 | $26,640 18 units |
18 units |
| International Studies | $1,480 | $29,600 20 units |
14 units |
| Migration Studies | $1,480 | $25,160 17 units |
14 units |
| Museum Studies | $1,480 | $35,520 24 units |
8 units |
| Professional Communication | $1,480 | $23,680 16 units |
16 units |
| Public Leadership | $1,480 | $23,680 16 units |
16 units |
| Sport Management | $1,480 | $22,200 15 units |
21 units |
| Urban and Public Affairs | $1,480 | $26,640 18 units |
15 units |
| Writing (MFA) ** | $1,480 | $22,200 15 units |
12 units |
Tuition costs per year are estimates only; costs may vary based on actual enrollment in classes.
* All students admitted to Biology and Chemistry receive a full-tuition scholarship.
** Computer Science Bridge requires a third-year with 20 units. MFA in Writing requires a third-year class that is 6 units.
*** MS in Data Science tuition is based on 32 units in the first academic year and 3 units in the second academic year (second summer).
Fees and Other Expenses
Associated Graduate Students of USF (AGSUSF)
The $35 AGSUSF fee is applied each fall and spring semester for a total annual fee of $70. This fee funds activities and events of the Associated Graduate Students.
Living Expenses
All costs estimated for one year of studies for each program for Summer 2020, Fall 2020 and Spring 2021.
| Program | Living Expenses | Other Expenses | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Economics | $18,604 | $3,804 | $22,408 |
| Asia Pacific Studies | $18,604 | $3,804 | $22,408 |
| Biology | $4,204 * | $4,929 | $8,080 |
| Biotechnology | $18,604 | $3,804 | $22,408 |
| Chemistry | $7,384 * | $4,929 | $11,260 |
| Computer Science | $18,604 | $3,804 | $22,408 |
| Computer Science Bridge | $18,604 | $3,804 | $22,408 |
| Data Science | $23,873 | $4,929 | $28,802 |
| Energy Systems Management | $18,604 | $3,804 | $22,408 |
| Environmental Management | $18,604 | $3,804 | $22,408 |
| International and Development Economics | $18,604 | $3,804 | $22,408 |
| International Studies | $18,604 | $3,804 | $22,408 |
| Migration Studies | $18,604 | $3,804 | $22,408 |
| Museum Studies | $23,873 | $4,929 | $28,802 |
| Professional Communication | $18,604 | $3,804 | $22,408 |
| Public Affairs | $18,604 | $3,804 | $22,408 |
| Sport Management | $23,873 | $4,929 | $28,802 |
| Urban and Public Affairs | $18,604 | $3,804 | $22,408 |
| Writing | $23,873 | $4,929 | $28,802 |
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* Living expenses for Biology and Chemistry may be partially covered with funds provided by Teaching Assistantships. |
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Health Insurance
The USF health insurance policy is required for graduate students, unless if a student is covered by equivalent insurance coverage.
USF health insurance is charged for fall (Aug 1 - Dec 31) and spring (Jan 1 - Jul 31). It is not charged or required for students who start their program in the summer until the fall enrollment period begins August 1.
Payment
Student Accounts Office in Student Enrollment Services administers payment policies, billing, methods of payment, payment plans, and refunds.
Contact Info
Office of Graduate Admission
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Kalmanovitz Hall, Room 102
2130 Fulton St., San Francisco, CA 94117 asgraduate@usfca.edu (415) 422-5101
2130 Fulton St., San Francisco, CA 94117 asgraduate@usfca.edu (415) 422-5101