Student Affairs
Estimated Expense Budget
Graduate Tuition, 2019-20
Three quarters of graduate tuition is: |
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|---|---|---|
| 11 or more units | 8, 9, 10 units | |
| Regular Graduate | $52,479 | $34,110 |
| School of Engineering | $55,905 | $36,330 |
| M.B.A. (first year) | $73,062 | |
| M.D. | $60,234 | |
| School of Law | $62,175 | |
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.
2019-20 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 | $5,100 | $15,300 | $19,330 |
| Food | $2,000 | $6,000 | $8,000 |
| Personal | $2,075 | $6,225 | $8,300 |
| Local transportation | $435 | $1,305 | $1,740 |
| Books/supplies | $325 | $975 | $1,300 |
| Campus Health Service Fee | $224 | $672 | $896 |
| Cardinal Care Health Insurance † | $1,864 | $5,592 | $5,592 |
| Total Living Allowance* | $12,023 | $36,069 | $45,158 |
| Tuition (8-10 units) | |||
| Regular Graduate | $11,370 | $34,110 | $45,480 |
| Graduate Engineering | $12,110 | $36,330 | $48,440 |
| Tuition and Living Total | |||
| Regular Graduate** | $23,393 | $70,179 | $90,638 |
| Graduate Engineering** | $24,133 | $72,399 | $93,598 |
| * 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 $900 - $2,500 per month.
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.
