J.D. Cost of Attendance
| FALL 2019 | SPRING 2020 | ANNUAL | |
| Enrollment Fee* | $21,743 | $21,743 | $43,486 |
| Activity Fee** | $157 | – | $157 |
| Health Services Fee | $342 | $341 | $683 |
| UCSHIP Insurance Premium*** | $1,952 | $2,732 | $4,684 |
| Total Resident Fees | $24,194 | $24,816 | $49,010 |
| Non-Californian Resident Tuition | $3,000 | $3,000 | $6,000 |
| Total Non-Resident Tuition and Fees | $27,194 | $27,816 | $55,010 |
For more information about California residency eligibility, please see Residency Requirements page.
| Expense Category | Annual Expense | Monthly Expense |
| Books & Supplies | $1,150 | N/A |
| Housing & Utilities | $15,768 | $1,752 |
| Food | $3,240 | $360 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,520 | $280 |
| Transportation | $1,432 | N/A |
| Loan Fees | $2,398 | N/A |
These figures are reasonable estimates of expenses students should expect to incur during the nine-month academic year, mid-August to mid-May. Additional expenses such as housing deposits, credit card debt, or car payments cannot be included in the budget.
*Tuition and Fees are subject to legislative, gubernatorial, and UC Hastings Board of Directors action and may change without notice.
** The Activity Fee is charged annually. Students who attend in the Spring semester but not the Fall semester are charged the Activity Fee in the Spring semester.
*** The UCSHIP Insurance Premium may be waived with proof of alternate insurance. Contact Student Health Services at (415) 565-4612 for more information.