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Graduate Tuition, 2023-24

Three academic quarters of graduate tuition

Graduate Type 11-18 units 8, 9, 10 units
Regular Graduate $58,746 $38,160
School of Engineering $62,580 $40,680

Full-time enrollment may be considered 8-10 units per quarter or 11 or more units per quarter depending on the type of financial support and the program.

2023-24 Average Graduate Student Expense Budget

Single on-campus*
Living Costs Per Quarter Academic Year (3 Quarters)
Autumn, Winter, Spring
Full Year (12 Months)
Autumn, Winter, Spring, Summer
Campus housing/rent $5,960 $17,880 $22,585
Food $2,360 $7,080 $9,440
Personal $2,810 $8,430 $11,240
Transportation $600 $1,800 $2,400
Books/supplies $180 $540 $720
Campus Health Service Fee $251 $753 $1,004
Cardinal Care Health Insurance † $2,376 $7,128 $7,128
Total Living Allowance* $14,537 $43,611 $54,517
Tuition (8-10 units)
Regular Graduate $12,720 $38,160 $50,880
Graduate Engineering $13,560 $40,680 $54,240
Tuition and Living Total
Regular Graduate $27,257 $81,771 $105,397
Graduate Engineering $28,097 $84,291 $108,757
* Students living off-campus should add 10-40% to the total living allowance for a more realistic estimate.
† Cardinal Care is an annual plan, with coverage extending through Summer quarter regardless of enrollment status.  See the Vaden Health Center web site for details.

Child Care: Costs can range from $1,000 - $3,000 per month (or more).

Living Costs for Spouse: $12,000 (9 months); $16,000 (12 months).

Living Costs for Children: $3,000 (9 months); $4,000 (12 months).

Medical Insurance for Spouse and/or Children: See the Vaden Health Center web site or contact the Insurance Office at (650) 723-2135 or email healthinsurance@stanford.edu.

Taxation: Fellowship stipends and assistantship salaries are subject to taxation. This tax liability should be included in budget planning.