Past Year MSL Cost of Attendance

Past Year MSL Cost of Attendance

FALL 2024SPRING 2025ANNUAL
MSL Fee*$1,625 per unit$1,625 per unitDependent on number of registered units
Activity Fee**$157N/A$157
MBE Support Fee***$120N/A$120
Health Services Fee$483$482$965
UCSHIP Insurance Premium****$2,746$3,844$6,590
Total MSL FeesDependent on number of registered unitsDependent on number of registered unitsDependent on number of registered units

Please visit the Fiscal Office tuition & fees page for more information on payment policies.

Expense CategoryAnnual ExpenseMonthly Expense
Books & Supplies$1,496N/A
Housing & Utilities$19,800$2,200
Food$3,240$360
Personal Expenses$2,697$299
Transportation$1,939N/A

These figures are reasonable estimates of expenses students should expect to incur during the nine-month academic year, mid-August to mid-May. Additional expenses such as housing deposits, credit card debt, or car payments cannot be included in the budget.

*10 units in one semester is considered full-time enrollment. The MSL program requires students pass 24 units in order to obtain the degree. Tuition and Fees are subject to legislative, gubernatorial, and UC Law SF Board of Directors action and may change without notice. 
** The Activity Fee is charged annually. Students who attend in the Spring semester but not the Fall semester are charged the Activity Fee in the Spring semester.
***Software the college is requiring each student to have.
**** The UCSHIP Insurance Premium may be waived with proof of alternate insurance. Contact Student Health Services at (415) 565-4612 for more information.