Student Affairs
Estimated Expense Budget
Graduate Tuition, 2018-19
Three quarters of graduate tuition is: |
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|---|---|---|
| 11 or more units | 8, 9, 10 units | |
| Regular Graduate | $50,703 | $32,970 |
| School of Engineering | $54,015 | $35,100 |
| M.B.A. (first year) | $70,590 | |
| M.D. | $58,197 | |
| School of Law | $60,072 | |
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.
2018-19 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 | $4,910 | $14,730 | $18,606 |
| Food | $1,985 | $5,955 | $7,940 |
| Personal | $1,380 | $4,140 | $5,520 |
| Local transportation | $440 | $1,320 | $1,760 |
| Books/supplies | $510 | $1,530 | $2,040 |
| Campus Health Service Fee | $217 | $651 | $868 |
| Cardinal Care Health Insurance † | $1,736 | $5,208 | $5,208 |
| Total Living Allowance* | $11,178 | $33,534 | $41,942 |
| Tuition (8-10 units) | |||
| Regular Graduate | $10,990 | $32,970 | $43,960 |
| Graduate Engineering | $11,700 | $35,100 | $46,800 |
| Tuition and Living Total | |||
| Regular Graduate** | $22,168 | $66,504 | $85,902 |
| Graduate Engineering** | $22,878 | $68,634 | $88,742 |
| * 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 - $2,200 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.
