Estimated Expense Budget
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Graduate Tuition, 2024-25
Three academic quarters of graduate tuition
Graduate Type | 11-18 units | 8, 9, 10 units |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Graduate | $61,096 | $39,684 |
| School of Engineering | $65,083 | $42,306 |
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.
2024-25 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 | $6,210 | $18,630 | $23,535 |
| Food | $2,405 | $7,215 | $9,620 |
| Personal | $2,885 | $8,655 | $11,540 |
| Transportation | $610 | $1,830 | $2,440 |
| Books/supplies | $180 | $540 | $720 |
| Campus Health Service Fee | $261 | $783 | $1,044 |
| Cardinal Care Health Insurance † | $2,540 | $7,620 | $7,620 |
| Total Living Allowance* | $15,091 | $45,273 | $56,519 |
| Tuition (8-10 units) | |||
| Regular Graduate | $13,228 | $39,684 | $52,912 |
| Graduate Engineering | $14,102 | $42,306 | $56,408 |
| Tuition and Living Total | |||
| Regular Graduate | $28,319 | $84,957 | $109,431 |
| Graduate Engineering | $29,193 | $87,579 | $112,927 |
| * 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. Note that insurance coverage is subject to applicable state form and rate filing approval and, once approved, to the terms of the Master Policy. Pending approval from the state insurance department, the 2024-25 rate described here is preliminary. Should the state require changes, this posting will be updated to reflect them. | |||
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.