2011-12 UCD Undergraduate Student Fees: Breakdown
This is a breakdown of the 2011-12 estimated student fees for full-time,
California resident undergraduates. They are estimates because fees are subject to
change at any time, without notice, as a result of gubernatorial, legislative, Regential,
or campus action.
System-wide Fees
The system-wide fees are Tuition and the Student Services Fee. They are known as
the system-wide fees because they are voted on by the Regents and are universal
across all UC campuses. For the 2011-12 year, tuition comes to $11,220 and the
student services fee comes to $972. Put together, system-wide fees come to $12,192,
or 80.6% of total undergraduate fees.
Tuition is used for (1)University-wide budget support, and (2)financial aid. Tuition
is administered by the Office of the President (Mark Yudof) and is uniform across all
UC Campuses. Two-thirds of tuition is allocated to campuses as general funds.
History: Tuition (formerly known as Educational Fee) was established in 1970 by
the Regents. Spring 2003 was the first fee increase since 1994. California State
government subsidized UC costs in 2006-7 in lieu of a fee increase.
Student Services Fee is used for (1) Student Support Services (services that benefit
students but are complimentary, such as counseling, advising, and recreation
programs), (2) debt service on Dutton Hall and the Memorial Union, and (3) mental
health services. History: Student Services Fee (formerly known as the Registration
Fee) was established in the 1970s by the Regents. The fee income is retained by
campus and administered through the campus budget process. The fee cannot be
used to fund instruction, research, or public service.
Campus-Based Fees
Campus-based fees are determined individually by UCs. UC Davis campus-based fees
pay for various special projects and long-term services. For the 2011-12 year, they
amount to $2,931.36, or 19.4% of total undergraduate fees.
ASUCD Fee is used for operating budget support for ASUCD. The fee was established
in 1934 and is approved by referendum.
Memorial Union Fee is used for capital improvements for the Memorial Union. The
fee was established in 1957 and is approved by referendum.
Facilities & Campus Enhancement Fee is used for operating budget support for
the Recruitment & Retention Center, sports clubs, IM sports, and financial aid and
for capital projects for the ARC, Schaal Aquatic Center, UCD Stadium, Equestrian
Center, and Rec Hall. The fee was established in 1999 and is approved by
referendum.
Campus Expansion Initiative is used for operating budget support for Division I,
Unitrans, sports clubs, IM sports, and financial aid. The fee is also used for capital
projects related to the Student Resource Center, the Student Health and Wellness
Center, and Coffee House Upgrades.
Student Services Maintenance Fee & Student Activities and Services Initiative
Fee is used for the operating budget support for ICA, sports clubs, IM sports, rec
programs, Rec Hall, Equestrian Center, Cross-Cultural Center, and Women’s
Resource Center. This fee was established in 1994 and is approved by referendum.
Student Facilities Safety Fee is used for debt service for the seismic renovations of
North and South Halls and the Memorial Union and is used for Life Safety Projects in
student service facilities. This fee was established in 1995 and is approved by the
Chancellor. Note that the Chancellor may impose a fee to upgrade facilities for life
safety.
Student Services Health Fee is used for operating budget support for the Student
Health and Wellness Center. The fee was established in 1997 and is approved by
referendum.
Unitrans is used for (1)operating budget support to maintain service and improve
quality of Unitrans buses and (2)financial aid.
Health Insurance (SHIP) is used for health insurance premiums. This fee may be
waived if proof of comparable insurance is provided. This fee is approved by the
Chancellor.
Course Materials Fee is used to fund class supplies in certain courses. This fee is
required for many science and art studio courses to pay for lab and art supplies. It
may not exceed $80 per course.