Graduate Student Costs
Graduate Tuition and Fees rates effective Fall 2023.
| Program | Per unit | Semester | Estimated first-year tuition* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Pacific Studies | $1,615 | $25,840 | |
| Biology | $1,615 | ||
| Biotechnology | $1,615 | $27,455 | |
| Chemistry | $1,615 | ||
| Computer Science | $1,615 | $25,840 | |
| Computer Science Bridge | $1,615 | $35,530 | |
| Data Science | $1,615 | $51,680 | |
| Applied Economics | $1,615 | $29,070 | |
| Energy Systems Management | $1,615 | $25,840 | |
| Environmental Management | $1,615 | $25,840 | |
| International and Development Economics | $1,615 | $29,070 | |
| International Studies | $1,615 | $32,300 | |
| Migration Studies | $1,615 | $27,455 | |
| Museum Studies | $1,615 | $38,760 | |
| Professional Communication | $1,615 | $25,840 | |
| Public Leadership | $1,615 | $25,840 | |
| Sport Management | $1,615 | $24,225 | |
| Urban and Public Affairs | $1,615 | $29,070 | |
| Writing (MFA) | $1,615 | $25,840 |
*Tuition costs per year are estimates only; costs may vary based on actual enrollment in classes.
**To see the anticipated number of units for each year, visit College of Arts & Science - Tuition & Fees.
| Program | Per unit | Semester | Estimated first-year tuition* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masters | $1,275 | ||
| Graduate Online Program | $1,275 | ||
| Catholic Educational Leadership - Masters (scholarship may be available) | $1,275 | ||
| EARCOS | $645 | ||
| Credential Programs | $1,085 | ||
| San Francisco Unified School District | $645 | ||
| Doctoral | $1,430 | ||
| Catholic Educational Leadership - Doctoral (scholarship may be available) | $1,430 |
| Program | Per unit | Semester | Estimated first-year tuition* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time JD | $27,050 | $54,100 | |
| Part-time JD | $1,875 | ||
| Full-time LLM in ICL, LLM in IPTL | $26,185 | $52,370 | |
| Part-time LLM in ICL | $2,095 | ||
| Part-time LLM in IPTL | $2,095 | ||
| LLM in Taxation | $2,170 | ||
| Master of Legal Studies in Taxation | $1,745 |
| Program | Per unit | Semester | Estimated first-year tuition* |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA | $1,700 | ||
| MSEI | $1,500 | ||
| MSFA, MSFN, MSMI | $1,600 | ||
| EMBA (Tuition only starting FY23) | $25,850 | ||
| Information Systems | $1,270 | ||
| Nonprofit Administration | $1,235 | ||
| Public Administration | $1,270 | ||
| Organization Development | $1,600 |
| Program | Per unit | Semester | Estimated first-year tuition* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masters (MSN, MPH) | $1,555 | ||
| Masters (MSDIH) | $1,600 | ||
| Masters (MEMSN) | $1,615 | ||
| Doctoral (DNP) | $1,570 | ||
| Doctoral (PsyD) | $1,555 | ||
| Executive DNP (Doctoral; tuition only) | $17,420 |
Fees
| Fees (mandatory) | Fees as directed | Semester | Annual fall/spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGSUSF (all graduate students) | $35 | $70 | |
| USF-Sponsored Student Health Insurance Plan (Aetna)* | TBD/Fall TBD/Spring |
*For the 2023-2024 academic year (FY2024), the USF-sponsored Student Health Insurance Plan premiums will be published on the USF website.
| Fees (mandatory) | Fees as directed | Semester | Annual fall/spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before June 1 | $250 | ||
| June | $500 | ||
| July | $750 | ||
| August and after | $1000 |
| Fees (mandatory) | Fees as directed | Semester | Annual fall/spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab (per related course) | $25 | ||
| Kinesiology Materials (KIN 100 classes; per student) | $5 | ||
| MS Data Science Student Activity Fee | $500* |
*One-time; post program boot camp
| Fees (mandatory) | Fees as directed | Semester | Annual fall/spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBA (Full-time Law students only, LLM Tax is excluded) | $35 | $70 | |
| SBA (Part-time Law students only, per unit, LLM Tax is excluded) | $2 | ||
| LRAP (JD students only) | $5 | $10 | |
| Law Intensive Advocacy Program (Materials cost, per course) |
$100 | ||
| Law Re-Examination Fee | $500 |
| Fees (mandatory) | Fees as directed | Semester | Annual Fall/Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOM Graduate Student Fee (Excludes MBA, EMBA, and ODP MPA students) | $50 | $100 | |
| MBA Enrichment and Co‐curricular Activities (one-time fee billed first enrolled semester) | $2,500 (Full‐time MBA)/ $750 (Part‐time MBA) |
| Fees (mandatory) | Fees as directed | Semester | Annual Fall/Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Lab (per lab) | $175* | ||
| Fieldwork (per related course) | $100* | ||
| Malpractice Insurance (per clinical lab) | $25* | ||
| Nursing HESI (HESI exam fees by course) | $30 - $210* | ||
| Clinical Psychology TIME2TRACK (Fall 2021 entry or earlier) | $85* | ||
| Clinical Psychology TIME2TRACK (Fall 2022 entry and forward) | $280* | ||
| Clinical Psychology ASSESSMENT | $100** |
* Associated with enrollment in identified courses (i.e., labs, clinical, practicum, externship, internship, APEX)
** The assessment fee is an inclusive fee that contributes to the evaluation of student learning and competencies (e.g., DCQE, SPEE) and assessment and test supplies.
Housing/Room and Board
Housing and Meal Plan rates vary by type.
Health Insurance Policy
As a condition of enrollment, the University of San Francisco requires regularly enrolled students to have health insurance, both to protect against unexpected high medical costs and to provide access to quality care. The following groups of students are required to have health insurance:
- All full-time undergraduate domestic students registered for 9 credit hours or more (excluding students in Certificate programs)
- All graduate domestic students registered for 6 credit hours or more (excluding students in Certificate programs and Online programs)
- All international students and scholars registered for at least 1 credit hour (this includes undergraduate, graduate, law students, and non-degree students)
- Students who reside in the University-operated housing (including undergraduate, graduate, law students, and non-degree students).*
Hard Waiver Health Insurance
Students will be automatically enrolled in and have their accounts billed for the University-sponsored Student Health Insurance Plan. Students who are able to prove that they have coverage comparable (equal or better) to the University-sponsored plan under a United States-domiciled health insurance company may waive this requirement each academic year. Domestic students may waive this requirement through the online waiver form found at Health Promotion and Services.
International students must waive the University sponsored student health insurance plan in person at the Health Promotion and Services office (UC 5th Floor) to ensure that their health insurance policy meets the minimum insurance requirement established by United States federal government regulations.
Students are expected to maintain comparable health insurance coverage at all times during their waiver period. However if a student's health coverage is dropped, it is the student's responsibility to contact Health Promotion Services to discuss his or her options.
If the waiver is approved, the student's account will be credited accordingly. If the online waiver is denied, students may file an online waiver appeal form with Health Promotion Services. Students can also call to discuss the appeal by phone at (415) 422-5797.
If a student waivers in Fall, the waiver is good for Fall and Spring semesters. However, students, who waive in the spring semester, must waive again for the following Fall semester. Students who have waived the plan in a given year or semester, are eligible to re-enroll in the USF-sponsored health plan for the following semester. These students must contact Health Promotion Services office to re-enroll in the USF-sponsored health plan.
*Students who reside in University operated housing and are registered for fewer than 6 credit hours (including graduate, law, and non-degree students) or students who commence their enrollment in the summer session are not automatically enrolled in and not billed for the University-sponsored health plan. These students must purchase the coverage online or apply for a waiver in order to comply with the USF health insurance policy.
More Information
For the 2023-2024 academic year, the USF-sponsored Student Health Insurance Plan premiums will be published on the USF website when the rates are available. USF health insurance requirements, plan benefits, online waiver request form, waiver period, and deadlines will be published at Health Promotion Services. For further information, please contact Health Promotion Services at hps@usfca.edu or (415) 422-5797.
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