Past Year CSL Cost of Attendance

Past Year CSL Cost of Attendance

Expense Category2024 – 2025 Fees
CSL Fee*$1,625 per unit
Activity Fee$157
MBE Support Fee$120
Health Services Fee**$483
UCSHIP Insurance Premium***$2,746 (fall); Spring rate may vary
Total CSL CostDependent 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 four-month semester, mid-August to mid-December. Additional expenses such as housing deposits, credit card debt, or car payments cannot be included in the budget.

*The total program tuition is $22,500, charged at a rate of $1,875 per unit (successful completion of 12 units is required to complete the certificate). Tuition and fees are subject to legislative, gubernatorial, and UC Law SF Board of Director actions and may change without notice.
**Health Services Fee is charged every semester. Part-time CSL students, who enroll in Spring semester, are also charged a Spring Health Services Fee. 
***The UCSHIP Insurance Premium may be waived with proof of alternate insurance. Part-time CSL students, who enroll in Spring semester, are also charged Spring UCSHIP Insurance Premium, unless they obtain waiver. Contact Student Health Services at (415) 565-4612 for more information.