2026-2027 Graduate and Professional Tuition Rates
Tuition rates for the academic year 2026-27
Choose your student classification to find tuition rates.
(Autumn, Winter, Spring, Summer)
Graduate Engineering Business School Medical School Law School Postdoc & Non-Matriculated Special Registration Statuses
Changed your enrollment during the add/drop period? Learn when your tuition charges will update.
(Visiting Summer Session student? Please use the Summer Session cost calculator.)
(HCP student? Please see Stanford Online Tuition & Fees.)
Graduate School (Master's / Doctorate)
Please note: Ph.D. students in the Biomedical Sciences and in the Graduate School of Business are assessed the standard graduate tuition rates.
| Total Units | Quarterly Tuition (unless otherwise specified) |
|---|---|
| 8-10 units | $14,180 |
| 11-18 units | $21,815 |
| Each Graduate unit above 18 | $1,454 per unit |
| 1-7 units (Summer only) | $1,418 per unit |
Graduate School of Engineering
| Total Units | Quarterly Tuition |
|---|---|
| 8-10 units | $15,100 |
| 11-18 units | $23,239 |
| Each Graduate Engineering unit above 18 | $1,549 per unit |
| 1-7 units (Summer only) | $1,510 per unit |
Graduate School of Business (GSB)
MBA Program
| Term | Quarterly Tuition |
|---|---|
| First year (GSB) | $29,729 |
| Second year (GSB) | $28,585 |
MSx: M.S. in Management for Experienced Leaders
$154,828 Annual tuition
This is the annual rate, comprising 4 quarters: Summer 2026-Spring 2027
School of Medicine (SoM)
MD Program
$24,034 per quarter
| Total Units | Quarterly Tuition |
|---|---|
| Regular enrollment | $24,034 |
| Each unit above the quarterly maximum | $1,602 per unit |
Stanford Law School
$26,593 per quarter
Law/GSB Joint Program
$27,037 per quarter
Multiple-Career Graduate Tuition
Please refer to the Bulletin: Students in Multiple Programs. Students in university-approved joint degree programs can also inquire with their department.
Postdoc & Non-Matriculated
| Tuition Category | Quarterly Tuition (unless otherwise specified) |
|---|---|
| Postdoc Fee | $125 |
| Visiting Student Researcher (VSR) Monthly Fee | $1,418 This is the monthly rate |
| Permit to Attend (PTA) | $7,129 Policies concerning auditing are available in the Student Policies section. |
Special Registration Statuses for Graduate & Professional Students
Graduate Part-time Enrollment (3-7 units; Autumn, Winter, Spring)
Graduate students who need only 3-7 units to complete degree requirements or qualify for TGR status may be eligible for part-time enrollment. For more information on eligibility for part-time graduate enrollment and for information on how to apply, please see our special registration page.
Graduate Part-time Enrollment (OAE Accommodation) (3-7 units; Autumn, Winter, Spring)
This registration status is for graduate students who have been recommended for an approved reduced course load by the Office of Accessible Education (OAE). For more information on eligibility and how to apply, please see our special registration page.
| Total units | Graduate quarterly tuition rate | Engineering quarterly tuition rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 units | $4,254 | $4,530 |
| 4 units | $5,672 | $6,040 |
| 5 units | $7,090 | $7,550 |
| 6 units | $8,508 | $9,060 |
| 7 units | $9,926 | $10,570 |
Graduation Quarter
$150 per quarter
Graduate students who have completed all degree requirements and need a registration status in order to graduate may qualify for a graduation quarter. For more information on eligibility for graduation quarter and for information on how to apply, please see our special registration page.
Medical School Research Rate
$3,993 per quarter
For more information on eligibility and for information on how to apply, please see the School of Medicine Registrar's Office Reduced/Research Tuition Rate Eligibility web page.
TGR (Terminal Graduate Registration) / TGR Final Registration
$4,254 per quarter
TGR students who carry 0-3 units are assessed the TGR rate.
Graduate students who have completed all degree requirements (including minimum residency units) but are working on finishing a thesis, project or dissertation may qualify for TGR. For more information on eligibility for TGR and for information on how to apply, please see our special registration page and our TGR page.
Tuition Charge Updates During the Add/Drop Period
Up until the add/drop deadline (Final Study List Deadline), when you adjust your enrollment and move into a new tuition bracket, your tuition charges will update automatically within 24-48 hours.
Important: After the Final Study List Deadline, there are no tuition reductions for withdrawn courses. Courses dropped after the deadline are considered “withdrawn.” They will show with a “W” on your transcript, and will count towards your tuition charges.
Please note:
- For Engineering Grad, GSB, SLS, and SoM students; as well as students on an approved Special Registration Status: Waitlisted courses count toward your tuition assessment. (Waitlists are typically canceled the morning of the Final Study List Deadline.)
- If you have requested a Special Registration Status:
- eForm requests typically pass through multiple office approvals before routing to the Registrar. You can review eForm processing timelines and log back into your eForm at any time to see the status of your request.
- Your tuition will be updated automatically after the eForm is approved by the Registrar.
- Please note that an approved Special Registration Status only adjusts tuition charges; other required fees still apply.
- To review your student financial account details:
- Log into Axess (Student role) > “My Finances” tab > Bill & Payment System > View & Pay My Bill
- Click on the "Account Activity" tab
- Choose a quarter to review and click in to review details for Charges as well as Payments & Credits