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Cost of Attendance

For specific information on Santa Clara University tuitions, fees, housing, meal plans and other related charges, please refer the University's tuition and fees.

For graduate students, the Cost of Attendance is projected at 12 units. Please keep in mind that enrollment of less than 12 units will result in COA being adjusted and aid will be reduced as needed to reflect actual enrollment during the first week of classes.

Request for additional educational-related expenses, such as child care, additional course expenses, or a one-time purchase of a computer, are viewed on a case-by-case basis.

As you are reviewing the costs, you may want to learn how to apply for financial aid, how we determine financial aid, the types of aid and other consumer information.

2026 - 2027 Undergraduate

 

On-Campus

Off-Campus

Commuter

Direct Costs Per Year
     
Tuition $64,956 $64,956 $64,956
Student Engagement & Well-Being Fee $780 $780 $780
Housing and Food $20,094 -  
Total Direct Costs $85,830 $65,736 $65,736
Indirect Costs Per Year
     
Housing and Food - $24,561 $12,537
Books & Supplies $1,305 $1,305 $1,305
Transportation $1,386 $1,656 $1,206
Personal/Miscellaneous Expenses $3,969 $5,706 $4,563
Loan Fees $66 $66 $66
Total Indirect Costs $6,726 $33,294 $19,677
Total Cost of Attendance $92,556 $99,030 $85,413
2025-2026 Undergraduate Cost of Attendance      
Undergraduate Quarterly Cost On Campus Off Campus Commuter
Tuition & Fees $21,912 $21,912 $21,912
Housing & Food $6,698 - -
Total Direct Costs $28,610 $21,912 $21,912
       
Housing & Food - $8,187 $4,179
Books & Supplies $435 $435 $435
Transportation $462 $552 $402
Personal/Miscellaneous $1,323 $1,902 $1,521
Loan Fees $22 $22 $22
Total Indirect Costs $2,242 $11,098 $6,559
       
Total Cost of Attendance $30,852 $33,101 $28,471

2026 - 2027 Graduate

   

ARTS

BUSN

CPED

ENGR

Direct Costs
Tuition (12 Units)   $26,208 $51,768 $29,376 $46,944
Total Direct Costs 
  $26,208 $51,768 $29,376 $46,944
CSAC Off-Campus (Annual)
Housing and Food   $24,561 $24,561 $24,561 $24,561
Books and Supplies   $1,305 $1,305 $1,305 $1,305
Transportation   $1,656 $1,656 $1,656 $1,656
Personal/Miscellaneous   $5,706 $5,706 $5,706 $5,706
Loan Fees   $636 $636 $636 $636
Total Indirect Costs   $33,864 $33,864 $33,864 $33,864
Total Cost of Attendance   $60,072 $85,632 $63,240 $80,808
2025 - 2026 Graduate Cost of Attendance          

 

Note: For graduate students, the Cost of Attendance (COA) is based on an estimated enrollment of 12 units per term. Please note that actual enrollment may vary, and the COA will be adjusted accordingly. If a student enrolls in fewer than 12 units, their COA and financial aid will be reduced to reflect actual enrollment as of the first week of classes.

Tuition rates may also vary by program. For detailed and current tuition and fee information, please refer to the official tuition page:https://www.scu.edu/finance/bursar/tuition/