Figures for tuition and fees represent currently approved amounts and may not be final. Actual tuition and fees are subject to change by the University of California as determined to be necessary or appropriate. Final approved tuition and fee levels may differ from the amounts presented.
PROGRAM COSTS
Actual costs will vary upon student need and their available financial aid. The following is an estimated average budget. Tuition and fees are subject to change.
The estimated program costs listed below are based on California residency. Non-Californians will need to add nonresident supplemental tuition.
2025-26 UCCS Undergraduate Estimated Expense Budget (for students who first enroll in the 2025-26 academic year) | |
| *Tuition (Systemwide Tuition and Fees* and Campus Based Fees $5,783) | $5,783 |
| Program Fee | $167 |
| Books and supplies | $540 |
| **Health Insurance | $1,274 |
| Housing & Living Expenses | $4,500 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,400 |
| Transportation | $950 |
| Total with Health Insurance | $14,614 |
| Total without Health Insurance | $13,340 |
*Tuition and fees may change. Systemwide Tuition and Fees* and Campus Based Fees $5,783. **May be waived with proof of other insurance ***Assessment of base Tuition, Student Services Fee, and Nonresident Supplemental Tuition to undergraduate students (UG) under the Tuition Stability Plan are cohort-based. Fee amounts above reflect fee level for UG Cohort First Enrolled in academic year (AY) 2025-26 only. Tuition and Fee for UCCS students are available under “Other Programs” at UCD Tuition and Fees . | |
Anticipated UC Center Sacramento Summer 2025 Budget
| Expense | Amount |
| Tuition (@14 units + Summer Campus Fee) | $3,906 |
| Program Fee | $167 |
| Summer Campus Fee | $403.90 |
| Books & Supplies | $540 |
| Housing & Living Expenses | $4,000 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,400 |
| Transportation | $950 |
| Total | $11,366.90 |
| ***Assessment of base Tuition, Student Services Fee, and Nonresident Supplemental Tuition to undergraduate students (UG) under the Tuition Stability Plan are cohort-based. Fee amounts above reflect fee level for UG Cohort First Enrolled in academic year (AY) 2025-26 only. Tuition and Fee for UCCS students are available under “Other Programs” at UCD Tuition and Fees . |
FINANCIAL AID
Students who have gone through the program in the past have found that the financial aid they received while attending the UC Center Sacramento was comparable to what they received at their home campus. Here are financial aid basics:
ACADEMIC YEAR:
- UC Davis is responsible for the awarding of aid to the UCCS policy program participants regardless of home campus.
- Students should update their current year FAFSA or Dream Act Application and add UC Davis (001313) to their federal or state financial aid application.
- Students must inform their home campus Financial Aid office that they will be enrolling at UC Davis for whichever term they choose to participate. This way they do not receive financial aid at both institutions. Campus representatives can be contacted for information on financial aid contacts at home institutions.
SUMMER AID
- UC Davis is responsible for awarding of aid to the summer UCCS policy program participants.
- Students should update their current year FAFSA or Dream Act Application and add UC Davis (001313) to their federal or state financial aid application. For example, if you will be participating in the Summer 2026 program, you will need to update your 2025-2026 FAFSA.
- Students must inform their home campus Financial Aid office that they will be enrolling at UC Davis for the summer.
- Summer financial aid is limited. Costs are typically covered through a combination of grants (if eligible), loans (if eligible), and out of pocket contributions.