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Office of Financial Aid and Educational Financing School of Medicine

836 Medical Education Building Irvine, CA 92697-4089

School of Medicine

Medical school is one of the greatest investments you can make in your education, your community, and your career. But, it's still a big investment. UCI provides a wealth of resources to help with the costs of medical school. When it comes to making medical school accessible for everyone, we're in this together.

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What’s the estimated cost of attendance?

Everyone’s educational path and personal situation is different, but our office has established an estimated cost of attendance based on educational expenses at UCI, as well as the cost of a modest but adequate standard of living. Included in the cost of attendance are tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board, and miscellaneous expenses. The amount spent will ultimately depend on your personal choices. These figures may not be final and are subject to change by The Regents of the University of California.

On Campus

Verano, Palo Verde, Campus Village

First Year
Second Year
Third Year
Fourth Year
Books and Supplies*
$2,264.44
$2,717.33
$2,717.33
$2,264.44
Housing and Food
$17,298.00
$20,758.00
$20,758.00
$17,298.00
Personal
$3,933.33
$4,720.00
$4,720.00
$3,933.33
Transportation
$4,128.89
$4,954.67
$4,954.67
$4,128.89
Living Exp. Subtotal
$27,624.67
$33,150.00
$33,150.00
$27,624.67
Tuition & Fees***
$49,525.91
$53,139.71
$53,139.71
$48,527.34
Total
$77,150.58
$86,289.71
$86,289.71
$76,152.01

Off- Campus

Vista Del Campo, Vista Del Campo Norte, Puerta Del Sol, Off-Campus Apartment

First Year
Second Year
Third Year
Fourth Year
Books and Supplies*
$2,264.44
$2,717.33
$2,717.33
$2,264.44
Housing and Food
$31,645.70
$37,974.84
$37,974.84
$31,645.70
Personal
$3,933.33
$4,720.00
$4,720.00
$3,933.33
Transportation
$4,128.89
$4,954.67
$4,954.67
$4,128.89
Living Exp. Subtotal
$27,624.67
$33,150.00
$33,150.00
$27,624.67
Tuition & Fees***
$49,525.91
$53,139.71
$53,139.71
$48,527.34
Total
$91,498.27
$103,506.55
$103,506.55
$90,499.70

***These amounts represent fees for the 2024-25 academic year.

Budget Increases

In special circumstances, SOM students occasionally incur expenses during the year that may warrant an increase in our standard budget listed above. The goal is to provide students with enough financial aid funding to cover allowable educational related expenses while maintaining a reasonable level of borrowing. 

Allowable budget increases include:

  • Computer Purchases (up to $2,000). Note: Students may receive only one computer-related budget increase during their enrollment at UCI SOM.
  • Expenses related to residency applications (up to $6,000 with receipts)
  • Medical/Dental/Optical (not covered by insurance)
  • Emergency Car Repair
  • Travel Expenses due to unforeseen family emergencies
  • Child-care expenses (Up to ten or 12 months' maximum depending on MD level will be allowed) 

Students who wish to add additional expenses to their budget must contact the School of Medicine Student Financial Services at cmfao@uci.edu

Should a budget increase be allowed, the increase would be met in the form of an additional student loan.