Estimated Expense Budget
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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.