Budgets for Undergraduates 2009-2010
See UCSD's estimated basic budgets for undergraduates for the 2009-2010 academic year.
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Use this estimated budget to help decide how much money you'll need to attend UCSD and how much financial aid you may need to meet that goal. Your actual costs may differ. Your basic budget may also have add-ons for nonresident costs and orientation fees.
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Estimated Budget for Undergraduates 2009-2010
| Budget category | Living with parents | On campus | Off campus |
| Resident fees | $9,401 | $9,401 | $9,401 |
| Room and board | $4,277 | $11,093 | $9,971 |
| Books and supplies | $1,560 | $1,560 | $1,560 |
| Transportation | $1,946 | $1,089 | $2,082 |
| Personal expenses | $1,893 | $1,526 | $1,655 |
| Health insurance fee/ allowance | $846 | $846 | $846 |
| Basic budget totals | $19,923 | $25,515 | $25,515 |
| Non-California residents: Add these amounts to your basic budget total above | $22,021 nonresident tuition + $696 education fee |
| Mandatory orientation fees | Entering freshmen | Entering transfers |
| $140 | $55 |
Important: All estimated budgets are subject to change.
Questions? Contact the Financial Aid Office, (858) 534-4480.
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