Note: Like most U.S. universities, Pacific’s Board of Regents sets tuition each year. The board tries to keep increases as low as possible. In recent years, increases have averaged about 3 percent per year—less than most of our peers. Note that tuition and increases can vary between programs to meet specific needs.


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JD Program Tuition and Fees

2023-2024 Tuition Summary

Day Division 2023-2024 ($2,009 per unit) Fall Spring Total
Block Rate (12 to 17 units) 1 $29,540 $29,540 $59,080
Student Government Fee $50 $50 $100
Health Insurance2 $1,304 - $1,648 $1,304 - $1,648 $2,608 - $3,296
Wellness Center Fee3 $200 $200 $400

1 Day students will only be allowed to enroll in less than 12 units during their final semester, and can be charged at a per unit rate of $2,009 subject to approval from the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs.
2 Health Insurance Rates may be subject to change.

3 Wellness Center Fee is $200/semester for students taking nine 9+ units and $100/semester for students taking less than 8.5 units. A reduced Wellness Center Fee for Summer also applies however those rates are not available at this time but can range from $41 to $67.  

Evening Division 2023-2024 ($2,009 per unit) Fall Spring Total
Block Rate Unit (8 to 10 units) 4 $19,619 $19,619 $39,238
Student Government Fee $50 $50 $100
Health Insurance6 $1,304 - $1,648 $1,304 - $1,648 $2,608 - $3,296
Wellness Center Fee7 $200 $200 $400
Summer School 5 varies varies varies

4 Evening students will only be allowed to enroll in less than 8 units during their final semester, and can be charged at the per unit rate of $2,009 subject to approval from the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs. Any units in excess of 10 units will be charged at the per unit rate of $2,009
5 The traditional four-year evening program requires you to enroll in 2 to 5 units each summer at an additional per-unit cost.
6 Health Insurance Rates may be subject to change.

7 Wellness Center Fee is $200/semester for students taking nine 9+ units and $100/semester for students taking less than 8.5 units. A reduced Wellness Center Fee for Summer also applies however those rates are not available at this time but can range from $41 to $67.  

Health Insurance is a Mandatory Fee for all students enrolled in 6 or more units. Students may opt out of the University-provided health insurance by completing an online waiver, and providing acceptable proof of comparable health coverage by the announced deadline.

Deposit

To hold a place in the class, accepted JD applicants are required to pay a $800 deposit. A place in the program is only guaranteed once the deposit is made. Deposits can be paid by credit card online using our Seat Deposit form. The $800 deposit will be credited toward the first semester tuition.

Please note that we cannot start working on your visa paperwork until the deposit has been made.

Tuition is subject to change/approval by the Board of Regents. Tuition is contingent upon units taken each semester.
 

LLM & JSD Program Tuition and Fees

LLM Tuition & Costs — 2023-2024 Academic Year ($1,490 per unit)

Item Fall Spring Total
LLM Program8 $17,880 $17,880 $35,760
Student Government Fee $50 $50 $100
Health Insurance9 $1,304 - $1,648 $1,304 - $1,648 $2,608 - $3,296
Wellness Center Fee10 $200 $200 $400

8 Tuition is contingent upon units taken each semester.
9 Health Insurance Rates may be subject to change.
10 Wellness Center Fee is $200/semester for students taking 9+ units and $100/semester for students taking less than 8.5 units.

  Fall Spring Total
Estimated Living Expenses $8,029 $8,029 $16,058
Estimated Cost for Books $850 $850 $1,700

 


Online LLM Tuition & Costs — 2023-2024 Academic Year ($1,490 per unit)

Item Fall Spring Total
LLM Program11 $8,940 $8,940 $17,880
Wellness Center Fee $200 $200 $400
Academic Year Totals $9,140 $9,140 $18,280

11 Tuition is contingent upon units taken each semester.

 

JSD Residency Tuition & Costs — 2023-2024 Academic Year ($1,490 per unit)

For Current JSD Students Admitted Prior to Fall 2023

Item Fall Spring Total
JSD Residency12 $8,936 $8,936 $17,872
Student Government Fee $50 $50 $100
Health Insurance13 $1,304 - $1,648 $1,304 - $1,648 $2,608 - $3,296
Wellness Center Fee14 $100 $100 $200

12 Tuition is contingent upon units taken each semester.
13 Health Insurance Rates may be subject to change.
14 Wellness Center Fee is $200/semester for students taking 9+ units and $100/semester for students taking less than 8.5 units. A reduced Wellness Center Fee for Summer also applies however those rates are not available at this time but can range from $41 to $67.

 

JSD Candidacy Tuition — 2023-2024 Academic Year ($1,490 per unit)

For Current JSD Students Admitted Prior to Fall 2023

Item Fall Spring Total
JSD Candidacy $2,979 $2,979 $5,958
Wellness Center Fee15 $100 $100 $200
Academic Year Total $3,079 $3,079 $6,158

15 Wellness Center Fee is $200/semester for students taking 9+ units and $100/semester for students taking less than 8.5 units. A reduced Wellness Center Fee for Summer also applies however those rates are not available at this time but can range from $41 to $67. Wellness Center Fee will be waived for students not residing on campus.


JSD Residency Tuition & Costs — 2023-2024 Academic Year (First Year)

For New JSD Students Admitted in Fall 2023

Item Fall Spring Total
JSD Residency $14,000 $14,000 $28,000
Student Government Fee $50 $50 $100
Health Insurance13 $1,304 - $1,648 $1,304 - $1,648 $2,608 - $3,296
Wellness Center Fee14 $100 $100 $200

13 Health Insurance Rates may be subject to change.
14 Wellness Center Fee is $200/semester for students taking 9+ units and $100/semester for students taking less than 8.5 units. A reduced Wellness Center Fee for Summer also applies however those rates are not available at this time but can range from $41 to $67.


JSD Candidacy Tuition  — 2023-2024 Academic Year (Second Year)

For New JSD Students Admitted in Fall 2023

Item Fall Spring Total
JSD Candidacy $3,000 $3,000 $6000
Wellness Center Fee15 $100 $100 $200
Academic Year Total $3,100 $3,100 $6,200

15 Wellness Center Fee is $200/semester for students taking 9+ units and $100/semester for students taking less than 8.5 units. A reduced Wellness Center Fee for Summer also applies however those rates are not available at this time but can range from $41 to $67. Wellness Center Fee will be waived for students not residing on campus.


Deposit

To hold a place in the class, accepted LLM, MSL and JSD applicants are required to pay a $250 deposit. A place in the program is only guaranteed once the deposit is made. Deposits can be paid by credit card online using our Seat Deposit form. The $250 deposit will be credited toward the first semester tuition.

Please note that we cannot start working on your visa paperwork until the deposit has been made.

Tuition is subject to change/approval by the Board of Regents. Tuition is contingent upon units taken each semester.


MSL Tuition & Costs

2023-2024 Academic Year ($1,500 per unit)

Item Fall Spring Total
MSL Program 16 $9,000 $9,000 $18,000
Student Government Fee $50 $50 $100
Health Insurance 13 $1,304 - $1,648 $1,304 - $1,648 $2,608 - $3,296
Wellness Center Fee 17 $100 $100 $200

16 Tuition is contingent upon units taken each semester; A two-year program usually involves 6 to 9 units/semester.
17 Wellness Center Fee is $200/semester for students taking 9+ units and $100/semester for students taking less than 8.5 units. A reduced Wellness Center Fee for Summer also applies however those rates are not available at this time but can range from $41 to $67.  

Online MSL Tuition & Costs — 2023-2024 Academic Year ($1,500 per unit)

Item Fall Spring Total
MSL Program 19 $9,000 $9,000 $18,000
Wellness Center Fee10 $100 $100 $200
Academic Year Totals $9,100 $9,100 $18,200

19 Tuition is contingent upon units taken each semester; A two-year program usually involves 6 units/semester and 2 units during the summer.

Financial Aid

MSL students may be eligible for financial aid. For more information, contact our financial aid office at 916.739.7158.


MPA & MPP Program Tuition and Fees

Financial Aid

All applicants to the MPA and MPP degree programs are considered for scholarships during the admissions process. In addition, students may be eligible for financial aid, with more information available at 916.739.7158. Frequently asked questions about MPA and MPP Cost and Aid.

Annual Tuition and Costs 2023-2024

Below are the tuition and costs for the Master of Public Policy (MPP) and Master of Public Administration (MPA) programs. Tuition is based on a fee structure of $1,500 per credit unit.

Master of Public Policy 2023-2024 ($1,500 per unit)

Item Fall Spring Total
MPP Program20 $16,500 $16,500 $33,000
Student Government Fee $50 $50 $100
Health Insurance21 $1,304 - $1,648 $1,304 - $1,648 $2,608 - $3,296
Wellness Center Fee22 $200 $200 $400

20 Tuition is contingent upon units taken each semester; A two-year program averages 11 units/semester.
21 Health Insurance Rates may be subject to change.

22 Wellness Center Fee is $200/semester for students taking 9+ units and $100/semester for students taking less than 8.5 units. A reduced Wellness Center Fee for Summer also applies however those rates are not available at this time but can range from $41 to $67.  


Master of Public Administration 2023-2024 ($1,500 per unit)

Item Fall Spring Total
MPA Program23 $13,500 $13,500 $27,000
Student Government Fee $50 $50 $100
Health Insurance24 $1,304 - $1,648 $1,304 - $1,648 $2,608 - $3,296
Wellness Center Fee25 $200 $200 $400

23 Tuition is contingent upon units taken each semester; A two-year program averages 9 units/semester.
24 Health Insurance Rates may be subject to change

25 Wellness Center Fee is $200/semester for students taking 9+ units and $100/semester for students taking less than 8.5 units. A reduced Wellness Center Fee for Summer also applies however those rates are not available at this time but can range from $41 to $67.  


Tuition Payment Policy

For additional information, such as important dates, housing charges, deadlines, late fees and more, please review our Tuition Payment Policy.


Questions?

Contact Director of Financial Aid, Joe Pinkas, by email at jpinkas@pacific.edu or by phone at 916.739.7167.


Estimated Additional Expenses

Estimated Additional Expenses (actual cost will vary by student):

Item Fall Spring Total
Food & Housing $9,716 $9,715 $19,431
Books & Supplies $1,555 $1,555 $3,110
Personal $2,214 $2,214 $4,428
Transportation $882 $882 $1,764