Graduate and Doctoral Educational Cost
2017-2018
Tuition by College/School (cost per unit)
| Masters | Doctoral | |
|---|---|---|
| College of Arts and Sciences | $1,455 | |
| Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies | $1,200 | |
| Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering | $1,250 | |
|
School of Business (Standard)
|
$1,420 $1,420 $1,670 |
|
| School of Nursing and Health Sciences | $1,465 | $1,495 |
| School of Leadership and Educational Sciences | $1,450 | $1,465 |
* Auditing a course is $160 per credit hour.
Student Fees (cost per semester)
| Masters | Doctoral | |
|---|---|---|
|
Health Insurance: Full time students *The insurance premium for 2017-18 is $2,307 for 12 months of comprehensive coverage |
$1,153.50
|
$1,153.50
|
| Health Service Fee | $110 | $110 |
| Student Association Fee: 0-3 units | $11 | $11 |
| Student Association Fee: 3.5-6.5 units | $21 | $21 |
| Student Association Fee: More than 6.5 units | $32 | $32 |
| Student Association Fee: Summer/Intersession | $2/unit | $2/unit |
| Student Life Pavilion Fee | $35 | $35 |
Note: All tuition and fees are subject to change. This information is accurate as of March 2017.
Deposits
| School/Program | Masters | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|
| College of Arts and Sciences | ||
| MA International Relations | $200 | |
| MS Marine Science | $100 | |
| MFA in Dramatic Arts | waived | |
| School of Business | ||
| MBA Program | $1,500 | |
| MBA Customer Corporate | $0 | |
| MS in Real Estate | $1,000 | |
| MS in Supply Chain Management | $500 | |
| MS in Executive Leadership | $0 | |
| MS in Accountancy | $1,000 | |
| MS in Finance | $1,000 | |
| MS in Taxation | $1,000 | |
| MS in Global Leadership | $0 | |
| Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering | ||
| MS in Cyber Security Engineering | $0 | |
| Nursing | ||
| Master's Entry Program in Nursing (MEPN) | $1,000 | |
| MS Nursing | $500 | |
| PHD Nursing | $500 | |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) | $500 | |
| School of Peace Studies | ||
| MA Peace and Justice Studies | $200 | |
| MA in Peacebuilding | $200 | |
| MA in Social Innovation | $200 | |
| School of Leadership and Educational Sciences | ||
| PhD Leadership | $500 | |
| MA Nonprofit Leadership and Management | $200 | |
| MA Education Online | $0 | |
| All other programs | $200 | |
| Professional and Continuing Education | ||
| MS in Law Enforcement and Public Safety Leadership | $0 | |
| MS in Cyber Security Operations and Leadership | $0 | |
Other university services to consider in total cost of attendance
- On-campus housing: View the Residential Life website for on-campus housing options and pricing.
- Meal plans: View the Dining Services website for meal plan options and pricing.
- Parking Permits: View the Parking Services website for permit types and pricing.
* Transcripts and diploma are not released to students who have an outstanding balance owed to USD.
2016-2017
Tuition by College/School (cost per unit)
| Masters | Doctoral | |
|---|---|---|
| College of Arts and Sciences | $1,415 | |
| Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies | $1,200 | |
| Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering | $1,250 | |
|
School of Business (Standard)
|
$1,415 $1,380 $1,665 |
|
| School of Nursing and Health Sciences | $1,425 | $1,455 |
| School of Leadership and Educational Sciences | $1,410 | $1,425 |
* Auditing a course is $160 per credit hour.
Student Fees (cost per semester)
| Masters | Doctoral | |
|---|---|---|
|
Health Insurance: Full time students *The insurance premium for 2016-17 is $2,080 for 12 months of comprehensive coverage |
$1,040 | $1,040 |
| Health Service Fee | $110 | $110 |
| Student Association Fee: 0-3 units | $11 | $11 |
| Student Association Fee: 3.5-6.5 units | $21 | $21 |
| Student Association Fee: More than 6.5 units | $32 | $32 |
| Student Association Fee: Summer/Intersession | $2/unit | $2/unit |
| Student Life Pavilion Fee | $35 | $35 |
Note: All tuition and fees are subject to change. This information is accurate as of March 2016.
Deposits
| School/Program | Masters | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|
| College of Arts and Sciences | ||
| MA International Relations | $200 | |
| MS Marine Science | $100 | |
| MFA in Dramatic Arts | waived | |
| School of Business | ||
| MBA Program | $1,500 | |
| MBA Customer Corporate | $0 | |
| MS in Real Estate | $1,000 | |
| MS in Supply Chain Management | $500 | |
| MS in Executive Leadership | $0 | |
| MS in Accountancy | $1,000 | |
| MS in Finance | $1,000 | |
| MS in Taxation | $1,000 | |
| MS in Global Leadership | $0 | |
| Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering | ||
| MS in Cyber Security Engineering | $0 | |
| Nursing | ||
| Master's Entry Program in Nursing (MEPN) | $1,000 | |
| MS Nursing | $500 | |
| PHD Nursing | $500 | |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) | $500 | |
| School of Peace Studies | ||
| MA Peace and Justice Studies | $100 | |
| MA in Peacebuilding | $100 | |
| School of Leadership and Educational Sciences | ||
| PhD Leadership | $500 | |
| MA Nonprofit Leadership and Management | $200 | |
| MA Education Online | $0 | |
| All other programs | $200 | |
| Professional and Continuing Education | ||
| MS in Law Enforcement and Public Safety Leadership | $0 | |
| MS in Cyber Security Operations and Leadership | $0 | |
Contact Information
Student Financial Services
Finance Office
Hughes Center 203, 209, 211
5998 Alcalá Park
San Diego, CA 92110
Phone: (619) 260-2700
Fax: (619) 260-4126
studentaccounts@sandiego.edu
