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Graduate Tuition, 2022-23

Three academic quarters of graduate tuition

Graduate Type 11-18 units 8, 9, 10 units
Regular Graduate $56,487 $36,720
School of Engineering $66,297 $39,120

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.

2022-23 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 $5,730 $17,190 $21,710
Food $2,225 $6,675 $8,900
Personal $2,280 $6,840 $9,120
Transportation $545 $1,635 $2,180
Books/supplies $345 $1,035 $1,380
Campus Health Service Fee $241 $723 $964
Cardinal Care Health Insurance † $2,256 $6,768 $6,768
Total Living Allowance* $13,622 $40,866 $51,022
Tuition (8-10 units)
Regular Graduate $12,240 $36,720 $48,960
Graduate Engineering $13,040 $39,120 $52,160
Tuition and Living Total
Regular Graduate $25,862 $77,586 $99,982
Graduate Engineering $26,662 $79,986 $103,182
* 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.

EFS 688 Intensive English Program: Proof of additional funding for visa authorization is required of international students who sign up for this program. See the estimated cost of the program in the Application Procedures section on this page of the EFS website.