Figures for tuition and fee represent currently approved or proposed amounts and may not be final. Actual tuition and fees are subject to change by the University of California as determined to be necessary or appropriate. Final approved tuition and fee levels may differ from the amounts presented. Fee increases are carefully reviewed alongside the program's operating costs, and are currently expected to increase a minimum of 3% at the start of each academic year (fall term).
2024-2025 Fees by Semester
| Tuition and program fee | $963/unit (66 required units) (proposed fees for the 2025-2026 academic year: $992/unit) |
| Campus fee | $820 |
| Class Pass Fee- Transit | $105 (mandatory fee, not paid in summer) |
| Health insurance fee* | $3,221 (can waive with equivalent insurance, not paid in summer) |
| Instructional Resilience and Enhancement Fee |
$130 |
| Total per semester | $12,611 - $15,500 (without health insurance) |
*All eligible UC Berkeley students are required to have medical insurance that meets the University's requirements. Students are automatically enrolled in the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) unless a waiver application is submitted and approved.
Some or all instruction for all or part of the Academic Year may be delivered remotely. Tuition and fees have been set regardless of the method of instruction and will not be refunded in the event instruction occurs remotely for any part of the Academic Year.
One Time, Annual or Variable Fees*
| Medical Exam | Approx. $50, depends on insurance |
| Drug testing | Approx. $50, depends on insurance |
| Immunizations | Depends on insurance |
| Lab coat, non-skid shoes | Approx. $100 |
| Background check | Approx. $100 |
| Basic Life Support and ServSafe certifications | Approx. $200 |
| RDN Examination Study Guide | included |
| UCB document management fee | $111 |
| Rent/Utilities | $19,072 |
| Food | $9,356 |
| Miscellaneous and Personal | $3,170 |
| Books , Supplies, Equipment | $734 |
| Travel | $3,682 (will need access to a car for supervised practice rotations) |
| Student Professional Liability Insurance | Approx $35 |
| A.N.D. Student Membership | $58 |
| Local Dietetic Association Membership | $10 |
The above estimated expenses are meant to serve as unofficial guidelines. The Financial Aid Office updates these figures annually through student surveys and other research. For additional information on the cost of attendance, please visit: Financial Aid and Scholarships Office Cost of Attendance. *2024-2025 Academic Year, updated August 2024, details can be found on the financial aid website
Questions? Contact dietetics@berkeley.edu.