Cost of Attendance
Learn More About Tuition & Costs at GGU
At Golden Gate University, our goal is to empower you to make informed financial decisions about your education. That’s why we have developed an overview of the estimated direct and indirect costs of attending GGU to help you gain a better understanding of the overall cost of earning your degree.
The direct costs of attendance include tuition and fees, all of which are set by the university. The indirect costs of attendance will vary based on personal needs, and may include factors such as books and supplies, housing, transportation, and other personal expenses. The total cost of attendance is also dependent on whether you are enrolling as an undergraduate, graduate, or law student.
We encourage you to explore the information below for more details on the estimated costs associated with your degree program.
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Financial Aid Options
More than half of all GGU students receive financial aid through grants, scholarships, and federal aid. Learn more about the financial aid options available to you.
Undergraduate Students
Explore the current estimated cost of attendance for students enrolled in the School of Undergraduate Studies.
The rates published on this page usually remain in effect for at least one academic year. The university reserves the right, however, to adjust the rates for tuition and fees prior to the beginning of each trimester term.
Program, course, and section fees may be assessed based on academic curricular requirements. These fees are charged in addition to tuition. Students should refer to the course schedule for more information.
Standard Rate
$462 per unit
Active-Duty Tuition Assistance
$250 per unit
GGU Aspire Program
$300 per unit
Associate’s Degree Transfer Program
$300 per unit
Degrees+ | Outlier Programs
Programs started Spring 2024 or later: $199 per unit
Programs started before Spring 2024: $149 per unit
| Cost of Attendance (2 Trimesters) | Standard Rate | Active Duty Tuition Assistance | GGU Aspire Program | Associate’s Degree Transfer Program |
| Tuition* | $11,088 | $6,000 | $7,200 | $7,200 |
| Technology Fee | $170 | $170 | $170 | $170 |
| Student Activity Fee | $60 | $60 | $60 | $60 |
| Total Estimated Direct Costs (Paid to University) | $11,318 | $6,230 | $7,430 | $7,430 |
| Living Expenses (Housing and Food) | $15,040 | $15,040 | $15,040 | $15,040 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Transportation | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Personal Expenses | $7,120 | $7,120 | $7,120 | $7,120 |
| Estimated Loan Fees | $72 | $72 | $72 | $72 |
| Total Estimated Indirect Costs | $25,232 | $25,232 | $25,232 | $25,232 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | $36,550 | $31,462 | $32,662 | $32,662 |
*Based on Full Time enrollment -12 units per trimester (24 units for 2 trimesters shown above)
- Activity Fee (per semester/trimester | reversible in accordance with applicable withdrawal policy) $30
- International student fee (applies per term to all F-1 and J-1 students): $275
- Technology Fee (per semester/trimester | reversible in accordance with applicable withdrawal policy): $85
- Commitment Deposit (non-refundable all students): $250
- Commencement fee: $100
- Deferred tuition — Employer reimbursement plan (per term): $100
- Deferred tuition — Installment payment plan (per term): $55
- Diploma Fee: $50 per diploma
- Doctoral business core exam: $150
- Doctoral dissertation binding (four copies and copyright/microfilm service): $300
- Doctoral qualifying exam: $150
- Late registration fee*: $100
- Late payment fee for installment payment plan: $40 per occurrence.
- Other fees: Fees may vary by program, course, or section
- Proctored exam fees for online courses (see course syllabus for requirements)
- Electronic proctoring (ProctorU): 2 hours – $10 | 3 hours – $12 (additional on-demand scheduling fees may apply)
- Consortium of College Testing Centers: Varies by site
- GGU SF campus: Free
- Returned check service charge fee: $25
- Student ID replacement fee: $10
*Students who wish to register for courses after the Add Period must submit written approval (e-mail is acceptable) of the course instructor and a senior school administrator of the school in which the course is offered and pay a $100 late fee. The fee is assessed only once per term regardless of the number of courses for which students register after the Add Period. The fee is assessed even if students are adding different sections of courses that they dropped the same term.
- Online requests through the National Student Clearinghouse: $10 per copy + $2.90 ordering processing fee
- Offline requests: $15 per copy
- Express Mail
- United States (per address): $39
- Canada and Mexico (per address): $59
- International (per address): $75
Graduate Students
Explore the current estimated cost of attendance for students enrolled in the Ageno School of Business, Braden School of Taxation, and School of Accounting.
The rates published on this page usually remain in effect for at least one academic year. The university reserves the right, however, to adjust the rates for tuition and fees prior to the beginning of each trimester term.
Program, course, and section fees may be assessed based on academic curricular requirements. These fees are charged in addition to tuition. Students should refer to the course schedule for more information.
By School:
- Ageno School of Business – $1,090 per unit
- School of Accounting – $1,090 per unit
- Braden School of Taxation – $1,250 per unit
Other Rates:
- Active-Duty Tuition Assistance – $475 per unit (except Law, EMBA, and DBA programs)
Special Degree Program Rates:
- Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) – $75,000 for program
- Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)* – $1,175 per unit
- * Program closed to new applicants
- CPA Applied Accounting Graduate Certificate – $545 per unit (300-level courses only)
| Cost of Attendance (2 Trimesters) | Master of Law Studies, MLS | Business and Accounting | Taxation | Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) |
| Tuition* | $7,920 | $13,080 | $15,000 | $18,800 |
| Technology Fee | $170 | $170 | $170 | $170 |
| Student Activity Fee | $60 | $60 | $60 | $60 |
| Total Estimated Direct Cost (Paid to University) | $8,150 | $13,310 | $15,230 | $19,030 |
| Living Expenses (Housing and Food) | $15,040 | $15,040 | $15,040 | $15,040 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $600 | $600 | $600 | $800 |
| Transportation | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Personal Expenses | $7,120 | $7,120 | $7,120 | $7,120 |
| Estimated Loan Fees | $230 | $230 | $230 | $230 |
| Total Estimated Indirect Cost | $24,790 | $24,790 | $24,790 | $24,990 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | $32,940 | $38,100 | $40,020 | $44,020 |
*Based on Full Time enrollment
- For Business and Accounting – 6 units per trimester (12 units for 2 trimesters shown above)
- Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) – 8 units per trimester (16 units for 2 trimesters shown above)
- Activity Fee (per semester/trimester | reversible in accordance with applicable withdrawal policy) $30
- International student fee (applies per term to all F-1 and J-1 students): $275
- Technology Fee (per semester/trimester | reversible in accordance with applicable withdrawal policy): $85
- Commitment Deposit (non-refundable all students): $250
- Commencement fee: $100
- Deferred tuition — Employer reimbursement plan (per term): $100
- Deferred tuition — Installment payment plan (per term): $55
- Diploma Fee: $50 per diploma
- Doctoral business core exam: $150
- Doctoral dissertation binding (four copies and copyright/microfilm service): $300
- Doctoral qualifying exam: $150
- Late registration fee*: $100
- Late payment fee for installment payment plan: $40 per occurrence.
- Other fees: Fees may vary by program, course, or section
- Proctored exam fees for online courses (see course syllabus for requirements)
- Electronic proctoring (ProctorU): 2 hours – $10 | 3 hours – $12 (additional on-demand scheduling fees may apply)
- Consortium of College Testing Centers: Varies by site
- GGU SF campus: Free
- Returned check service charge fee: $25
- Student ID replacement fee: $10
*Students who wish to register for courses after the Add Period must submit written approval (e-mail is acceptable) of the course instructor and a senior school administrator of the school in which the course is offered and pay a $100 late fee. The fee is assessed only once per term regardless of the number of courses for which students register after the Add Period. The fee is assessed even if students are adding different sections of courses that they dropped the same term.
- Online requests through the National Student Clearinghouse: $10 per copy + $2.90 ordering processing fee
- Offline requests: $15 per copy
- Express Mail
- United States (per address): $39
- Canada and Mexico (per address): $59
- International (per address): $75
Law Students
Explore the current estimated cost of attendance for students enrolled in the GGU School of Law.
- JD Tuition – $1,750 per unit
- MLS Tuition – $660 per unit
- LLM Tuition – $1,860 per unit*
- SJD Tuition – $21,800 per residency term (Note: students must complete two residency terms during the first year of the program.) $1,000 per candidacy term
- J-1 Visa Visiting Scholar – $5,000 per semester (fees included)
*Auditors are assessed 2/3 of the applicable tuition rate.
In determining a student’s cost of attendance (COA)/Budget, Law FAO includes direct expenses (tuition and fees) and indirect expenses (room and board, books and supplies, transportation, and personal/miscellaneous expenses). A student may not receive aid above the total COA. The School of Law reserves the right to adjust the rate for tuition and fees prior to the beginning of each semester.
| Cost of Attendance (2 Semesters) | JD Full Time | JD FLEX | LLM | SJD Residency | SJD Candidacy |
| Tuition* | $42,000 | $31,500 | $22,320 | $43,600 | $2,000 |
| Technology Fee | $0 | $0 | $170 | $170 | $170 |
| Student Activity Fee | $0 | $0 | $60 | $60 | $60 |
| Total Estimated Direct Cost (Paid to University) | $42,000 | $31,500 | $22,550 | $43,830 | $2,230 |
| Living Expenses (Housing and Food) | $16,920 | $16,920 | $15,040 | $15,040 | $15,040 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $1,200 | $900 | $600 | $400 | $0 |
| Transportation | $2,025 | $2,025 | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Personal Expenses | $8,010 | $8,010 | $7,120 | $7,120 | $7,120 |
| Estimated Loan Fees | $2,408 | $1,931 | $1,390 | $2,321 | $467 |
| Total Estimated Indirect Cost | $30,563 | $29,786 | $25,950 | $26,681 | $24,427 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | $72,563 | $61,286 | $48,500 | $70,511 | $26,657 |
*For JD Full Time – 12 units per semester (24 units for 9 months at $1,750 per unit)
*For JD FLEX – 9 units per semester (18 units for 9 months at $1,750 per unit)
*For LLM – 6 units per semester (12 units for 8 months at $1,860 per unit)
*For LLM TAX – 4 units per semester (8 units for 8 months at $1,860 per unit)
*For SJD Residency – Flat Tuition for 8 months
*For SJD Candidacy – Flat Tuition for 8 months
The COA/budget allocations are as follows*:
- Students enrolled for their first year of law school receive a nine-month budget.
- Students enrolled in summer classes at GGU receive a two month budget for summer and a nine month budget for fall and spring.
- Students enrolled in summer classes at GGU and graduating in December, receive a two month budget for summer and a four-month budget for the fall semester.
- Students enrolled for only one semester (fall or spring) at GGU receive a four-month budget.
- Students studying abroad will have an adjusted budget to reflect the cost of their study-abroad program.
- Activity Fee (per semester/trimester | reversible in accordance with applicable withdrawal policy) $30
- International student fee (applies per term to all F-1 and J-1 students): $275
- Technology Fee (per semester/trimester | reversible in accordance with applicable withdrawal policy): $85
- Commitment Deposit (non-refundable all students): $250
- Commencement fee: $100
- Deferred tuition — Employer reimbursement plan (per term): $100
- Deferred tuition — Installment payment plan (per term): $55
- Diploma Fee: $50 per diploma
- Doctoral business core exam: $150
- Doctoral dissertation binding (four copies and copyright/microfilm service): $300
- Doctoral qualifying exam: $150
- Late registration fee*: $100
- Late payment fee for installment payment plan: $40 per occurrence.
- Other fees: Fees may vary by program, course, or section
- Proctored exam fees for online courses (see course syllabus for requirements)
- Electronic proctoring (ProctorU): 2 hours – $10 | 3 hours – $12 (additional on-demand scheduling fees may apply)
- Consortium of College Testing Centers: Varies by site
- GGU SF campus: Free
- Returned check service charge fee: $25
- Student ID replacement fee: $10
*Students who wish to register for courses after the Add Period must submit written approval (e-mail is acceptable) of the course instructor and a senior school administrator of the school in which the course is offered and pay a $100 late fee. The fee is assessed only once per term regardless of the number of courses for which students register after the Add Period. The fee is assessed even if students are adding different sections of courses that they dropped the same term.
- Online requests through the National Student Clearinghouse: $10 per copy + $2.90 ordering processing fee
- Offline requests: $15 per copy
- Express Mail
- United States (per address): $39
- Canada and Mexico (per address): $59
- International (per address): $75
