Caltech Graduate School Costs

2011‐2012 Estimated Single Graduate Student Expense Budget 
On‐Campus 
(Single apt.)

On‐Campus  On‐Campus  Off Campus 
(Share 2‐
(Share 4‐
(Share 2‐
bedroom 
bedroom  bedroom apt.)  
(Non‐CIT)
apt.)
apt.)

COST OF LIVING
Room
Board
Utilities
Books/Supplies
Personal Expenses***
Transportation

$12,924 
$6,391 
$1,320 
$1,140 
$2,512 
$3,220 

$7,464 
$6,391 
$1,140 
$1,140 
$2,512 
$3,220 

$6,300 
$6,391 
$1,140 
$1,140 
$2,512 
$3,220 

$10,512 
$6,391 
$1,980 
$1,140 
$2,512 
$3,480 

SUBTOTAL*

$27,507 

$21,867 

$20,703 

$26,015 

Tuition**
Mandatory Fees
TOTAL TUITION AND FEES

$36,387 
$1,176 
$37,563 

$36,387 
$1,176 
$37,563 

$36,387 
$1,176 
$37,563 

$36,387 
$1,176 
$37,563 

TOTAL

$65,070 

$59,430 

$58,266 

$63,578 

*First‐year students should anticipate additional expenses for capital (e.g. computer, 
furniture, etc.) in the amount of ~$3,000.
**Under current Internal Revenue Code stipends are subject to income tax, but the tuition 
portion of an award is not taxable.
*** Includes health insurance contribution and dental insurance