Student Affairs
Estimated Expense Budget
Graduate Tuition, 2021-22
Three quarters of graduate tuition is: |
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|---|---|---|
| 11-18 units | 8, 9, 10 units | |
| Regular Graduate | $54,315 | $35,310 |
| School of Engineering | $57,861 | $37,620 |
| M.B.A. (first year) | TBD | |
| M.D. | TBD | |
| School of Law | TBD | |
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.
2021-22 Average Graduate Student Expense Budget
| Single on-campus* | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Year, 3 Quarters | 12 Months | ||
| Living Costs | Per Quarter | Autumn, Winter, Spring | Autumn, Winter, Spring, Summer |
| Campus housing/rent | $5,530 | $16,590 | $20,955 |
| Food | $2,130 | $6,390 | $8,520 |
| Personal | $2,185 | $6,555 | $8,740 |
| Transportation | $460 | $1,380 | $1,840 |
| Books/supplies | $330 | $990 | $1,315 |
| Campus Health Service Fee | $232 | $696 | $928 |
| Cardinal Care Health Insurance † | $2,064 | $6,192 | $6,192 |
| Total Living Allowance* | $12,931 | $38,793 | $48,490 |
| Tuition (8-10 units) | |||
| Regular Graduate | $11,770 | $35,310 | $47,080 |
| Graduate Engineering | $12,540 | $37,620 | $50,160 |
| Tuition and Living Total | |||
| Regular Graduate** | $24,701 | $74,103 | $95,570 |
| Graduate Engineering** | $25,471 | $76,413 | $98,650 |
| * 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.
**Visa Authorization Eligibility: For verification of funds for visa authorizations, international students must provide evidence of the amount indicated, plus $500 per adult and $250 per child for relocation costs and vacation periods. International students receiving stipends from Stanford must also verify access to an additional 14% to cover U.S. taxes on the stipend unless a federal tax treaty applies to this income.
EFS 688 Intensive English Program: Proof of additional funding for visa authorization is required of international students who sign up for this program. See program financial information on the EFS 688 Application Information page.
