UC Davis School of Law’s 2026–27 first-year tuition and fees are $62,636 for California residents and $74,881 for nonresidents. The published 1L cost of attendance is $89,649 resident and $101,894 nonresident before the school’s health-insurance budget; with SHIP, the totals are $98,469 and $110,714.
| 1L budget | CA resident | Nonresident |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $62,636 | $74,881 |
| Books/supplies | $2,273 | $2,273 |
| Housing & food | $19,453 | $19,453 |
| Personal | $2,188 | $2,188 |
| Transportation | $3,099 | $3,099 |
| Total before SHIP | $89,649 | $101,894 |
$62,636 in current 1L tuition and fees, before living expenses and optional/waivable insurance.
$74,881 in current 1L tuition and fees.
Yes. UC Davis says all admitted students are considered for merit-based gift aid, while need-based gift aid requires the FAFSA and UC Davis Law Need Application.
Residency classification is governed by University of California rules. Applicants should not assume the first-year nonresident rate will apply for all three years or automatically disappear; verify eligibility with the university residency office.
$62,636 resident and $74,881 nonresident in first-year tuition and fees for 2026–27.
$89,649 resident and $101,894 nonresident before SHIP for the first year.
Yes. All admitted students are considered for merit gift aid.
Students with comparable insurance can apply for a SHIP waiver under university rules.
Figures come from UC Davis Law’s 2026–27 cost-of-attendance page.
Written by Ali Unar, Founder, Lovare Institut. Verified September 19, 2026.