Cost of Attendance
- International students need at least US $32,500 per academic year to cover school and living expenses.
- Additional funds must be available for those who plan to remain in the United States during the summer.
- College fees are due and payable at the time of registration.
Costs are estimates based on the 2026/2027 academic year and are subject to change.
Updates to International Student Health Insurance Rate and Non-Resident Tuition &
Capital Outlay Fee are effective Fall 2025
| Total | $32,500 |
|---|---|
| Estimated Expenses | One Year/ Two Semesters (10 months) |
| *Tuition and Fees (12 units/ semester): $441/unit) | $10,584 |
| Health Insurance (different rates for Fall & Spring) | $2,340 |
| Housing & Food (based on a shared room with meals for 10 months in the San Mateo Colleges of Silicon Valley Homestay Program.) | $13,750 |
| **Other Expenses | $5,826 |
*Tuition breakdown: Non-Resident Tuition Fee $385/unit, Capital Outlay Fee $10/unit,
Enrollment Fee $46/unit
**Other expenses include miscellaneous fees such as transportation, books, supplies, etc.
NOTE: If you are bringing a dependent, add the following costs:
- $5,000 first dependent
- $2,500 each additional dependent