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How Much Does Berkeley Cost?

Berkeley charges $43,886 a year for CA residents and $56,641 a year for out-of-state students (2026–27 fall and spring, tuition and campus fees; plus summer sessions). Out-of-state, that is about $370,564 over four years with living costs.

Last checked Nov 2, 2026.

CA resident tuition
$43,886 School site
Out-of-state tuition
$56,641 School site
Four-year estimate, out-of-state
$370,564 Estimate
Living allowance
$36,000 a year, very high cost area Estimate

That is the 25th least expensive of 25 programs on a four-year basis. The estimate holds tuition flat and leaves out equipment ($4,000 to $9,000 in the first two years), board exam fees and annual increases.

Federal loans for professional students are capped at $50,000 a year and $200,000 in total from Jul 1, 2026. This estimate runs $170,564 over the cap, so plan for scholarships, savings or private loans. Read The New Federal Loan Cap and How to Pay Less.

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How Much Does Berkeley Cost?

Berkeley charges $43,886 a year for CA residents and $56,641 a year for out-of-state students (2026–27 fall and spring, tuition and campus fees; plus summer sessions). Out-of-state, that is about $370,564 over four years with living costs.

How does Berkeley's cost compare with other optometry schools?

Berkeley is the 25th least expensive of 25 programs, at about $370,564 for four years including living costs.

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Last checked Nov 2, 2026. Requirements and dates change each cycle, so confirm with Berkeley before you apply. How we check our data.