Tuition & Costs
For many students who decide to apply to medical school, the next natural question is: “Can I afford it?”
We know that meeting the costs of medical school is a major investment for most people. Yet with careful planning, a UCSF medical school education is definitely affordable. Most students rely on a combination of personal or family contributions, loans, and scholarships to pay for medical school.
Average Debt
According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, the average loan indebtedness of all medical school graduates in 2008 was $131,985. The average UCSF graduate in 2008 owed $98,398.
To view a typical student budget please visit UCSF Student Financial Services.
Financial Aid
The mission of our financial aid program is to help students marshal the resources they will need to attend the UCSF School of Medicine. In other words, we're here to help. In 2004-2005, 89 percent of our students received some form of financial aid, while 87 percent received either grants or scholarships.
To learn more about the process of applying for financial aid, eligibility requirements, types of financial aid, and key deadlines and dates, please visit UCSF Student Financial Services.
The Office of Student Affairs also coordinates scholarships.
"Our responsibility to you is to not only make your medical education at UCSF rewarding and enjoyable but also affordable. In 2004-2005, 89 percent of students received financial aid in the form of scholarships, grants and subsidized loans."
David Wofsy, MD
Admissions Dean