Tuition & Aid: Full-Time MBA
Your Rady MBA is an investment of time, energy and money. Early consideration of how you will finance your MBA studies ensures that you will be ready and able to accept an offer of admission. The Rady School is committed to helping you identify your options and providing advice to assist you with your financial decisions.
Tuition and Program Fees
Full-Time MBA academic fees can be found on the TritonLink page. The Rady School and UC San Diego offer fellowships to assist students, as well as resources to find additional assistance. Further information about costs associated with studying at UC San Diego are available from the central financial aid office.
*Some or all instruction for all or part of the Academic Year may be delivered remotely. Tuition and fees have been set regardless of the method of instruction and will not be refunded in the event instruction occurs remotely for any part of the Academic Year. Figures for tuition and fees represent currently approved or proposed amounts and may not be final. Actual tuition and fees are subject to change by the University of California as determined to be necessary or appropriate. Final approved tuition and fee levels may differ from the amounts presented.
Financial Assistance
To be considered for financial assistance or unsubsidized loans, domestic students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). UC San Diego's Financial Aid Office provides step-by-step application directions, downloadable forms, answers to frequently asked questions and more. UC San Diego’s school code is 001317.
Scholarships
Supported by Chancellor Khosla, the Dean’s Advisory Council and the Rady Alumni community, we are able to offer significant scholarship support to students entering the program in Fall 2025. All domestic and international students are considered for merit-based scholarship upon admission to the program, based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, academic record, test scores and preparedness for the program. 100% of the incoming 2024 cohort received a fellowship and/or scholarship.
All graduates of any University of California campus are also eligible for the Rady-funded UC Fellowship in the amount of $10,000. If you qualify for the UC system's Native American Opportunity Plan and provide documentation that you have been approved for the program, the Rady School of Management will cover PDST for the Full-Time MBA program.
The Rady School also awards additional donor-supported fellowships based on specific criteria that are assessed through the application process, including fellowships to support students with great potential to be leaders in their respective industries and fields; who have demonstrated significant achievement in the face of economic or personal barriers; who will be contributors and leaders in San Diego’s innovation-driven economy; and with backgrounds in the life sciences.
Learn more about our donor-supported and other special fellowships.
Military Benefits & Scholarships
Information about funding for active military and veteran students is available on the UC San Diego Financial Aid website.
Though many of our military students receive assistance through military benefit programs, the Rady School does reserve a limited amount of funds to assist our military candidates. Additional information for Military and Veterans prospective students can be found here.
Loans
U.S. citizens or permanent residents should apply for Federal Direct Loan Programs first because of favorable interest rates and origination fees. These are variable, low-interest educational loans. The Federal Direct Loan Programs provide unsubsidized loans where you pay accruing interest while in school, grace and authorized deferment periods. These loans are not need based loans and do not require a co-signer. Deferment options are available. The FAFSA is required to determine the loans for which you may qualify. Visit UC San Diego's Financial Aid Office for additional information.
Private educational loans are available to both domestic and international applicants. For additional details on private loans, including those for international applicants with no U.S. co-signer, refer to the UC San Diego Private Loan information page. Visit UC San Diego's Financial Aid Office for additional information.
Scholarships & Grants
UC San Diego does not administer scholarships for graduate students. However, UC San Diego's Financial Aid office compiles resources on scholarships not administered by the university. More information can be found at their website.
Graduate Opportunity Grants are University of California funded and do not have to be repaid. You must submit a FAFSA form in order to be eligible for these grants.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to research additional scholarships and/or grants which may apply to specific individuals. Please contact the Rady Admissions Office if you need documentation of your admission offer if applying for third party grants.