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. The University reserves the right to change fees, modify services or change its programs at any time and without prior notice.


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JD Program Tuition and Fees

2024-2025 Tuition Summary

Day Division 2024-2025 ($2,069 per unit)FallSpringTotal
Block Rate (12 to 17 units) 1$30,426$30,426$60,852
Student Government Fee$50$50$100
Health Insurance2$1,715$1,715$3,430
Wellness Center Fee3$240$240$480

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 $2,069 subject to approval from the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs.
2 Health Insurance Rates may be subject to change.
3 Wellness Center Fee is $240/semester for students taking nine 9+ units and $120/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 $49 to $80.  

Evening Division 2024-2025 ($2,069 per unit)FallSpringTotal
Block Rate Unit (8 to 10 units) 4$20,208$20,208$40,416
Student Government Fee$50$50$100
Health Insurance6$1,715$1,715$3,430
Wellness Center Fee7$240$240$480
Summer School 5variesvariesvaries

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 $2,069 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 $2,069
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 $240/semester for students taking nine 9+ units and $120/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 $49 to $80.  

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 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 made through your application portal. 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.
 

LLM & JSD Program Tuition and Fees

Students attending McGeorge on a F-1 or J-1 visa are given the opportunity to apply for the payment plan by emailing the Sacramento Business Office at sac_busoffice@pacific.edu.

LLM Tuition & Costs — 2024-2025 Academic Year ($1,535 per unit)

ItemFallSpringTotal
LLM Program8$18,420$18,420$36,840
Student Government Fee$50$50$100
Health Insurance9$1,356$1,356$2,712
Wellness Center Fee10$240$240$480

8 Tuition is contingent upon units taken each semester.
9 Health Insurance Rates may be subject to change.
10 Wellness Center Fee is $240/semester for students taking 9+ units and $120/semester for students taking less than 8.5 units.

 FallSpringTotal
Estimated Living Expenses$8,029$8,029$16,058
Estimated Cost for Books$850$850$1,700

 


Online LLM Tuition & Costs — 2024-2025 Academic Year ($1,535 per unit)

ItemFallSpringTotal
LLM Program11$9,210$9,210$18,420
Wellness Center Fee$240$240$480
Academic Year Totals$9,450$9,450$18,900

11 Tuition is contingent upon units taken each semester.

 

JSD Residency Tuition & Costs — 2024-2025 Academic Year ($1,535 per unit)

For Current JSD Students Admitted Prior to Fall 2023

ItemFallSpringTotal
JSD Residency12$9,210$9,210$18,420
Student Government Fee$50$50$100
Health Insurance13$1,715$1,715$3,430
Wellness Center Fee14$120$120$240

12 Tuition is contingent upon units taken each semester.
13 Health Insurance Rates may be subject to change.
14 Wellness Center Fee is $240/semester for students taking 9+ units and $120/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 $49 to $80.
 

JSD Candidacy Tuition — 2024-2025 Academic Year ($1,535 per unit)

For Current JSD Students Admitted Prior to Fall 2023

ItemFallSpringTotal
JSD Candidacy$3,070$3,070$6,140
Wellness Center Fee15$120$120$240
Academic Year Total$3,190$3,190$6,380

15 Wellness Center Fee is $240/semester for students taking 9+ units and $120/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 $49 to $80. Wellness Center Fee will be waived for students not residing on campus.


JSD Residency Tuition & Costs — 2024-2025 Academic Year (First Year)

For New JSD Students Admitted in Fall 2023

ItemFallSpringTotal
JSD Residency$14,420$14,420$28,840
Student Government Fee$50$50$100
Health Insurance13$1,715$1,715$3,430
Wellness Center Fee14$120$120$240

13 Health Insurance Rates may be subject to change.
14 Wellness Center Fee is $240/semester for students taking 9+ units and $120/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 $49 to $80.


JSD Candidacy Tuition  — 2024-2025 Academic Year (Second Year)

For New JSD Students Admitted in Fall 2023

ItemFallSpringTotal
JSD Candidacy$3,090$3,090$6,180
Wellness Center Fee15$120$120$240
Academic Year Total$3,210$3,210$6,420

15 Wellness Center Fee is $240/semester for students taking 9+ units and $120/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 $49 to $80. 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 made through your application portal. 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

2024-2025 Academic Year ($1,545 per unit)

ItemFallSpringTotal
MSL Program 16$9,270$9,270$18,540
Student Government Fee$50$50$100
Health Insurance 13$1,715$1,715$3,430
Wellness Center Fee 17$120$120$240

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 $240/semester for students taking 9+ units and $120/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 $49 to $80.  

Online MSL Tuition & Costs — 2024-2025 Academic Year ($1,545 per unit)

ItemFallSpringTotal
MSL Program 19$9,270$9,270$18,540
Wellness Center Fee10$120$120$240
Academic Year Totals$9,390$9,390$18,780

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 2024-2025

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, Fall 2024/Spring 2025/Summer 2025

Tuition
Estimated tuition per semester/term1$18,000
Tuition per unit$1,500
Total number of units/program48 units
Length of MPP Program (4 semesters/terms)2 years

1Additional fees and/or tuition increases associated with the programs are not included in this estimate.

Fees
ItemFallSpringTotal
Student Government Fee$50$50$100
Health Insurance21$1,356 - $1,715$1,356 - $1,715$2,712 - $3,430
Wellness Center Fee22$240$240$480

21 Health Insurance Rates may be subject to change.
22 Wellness Center Fee is $240/semester for students taking 9+ units and $120/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 $49 to $80.  


Master of Public Administration, Fall 2024/Spring 2025/Summer 2025

Master of Public Administration (MPA) & Executive Master of Public Administration (MPA) Tuition
Estimated tuition per semester/term1$9,000 - $18,000
Tuition per unit$1,500
Total number of units/program30 - 42 units
Length of MPA Program (5 + semesters/terms)2.5 years +

1Additional fees and/or tuition increases associated with the programs are not included in this estimate.

Fees
ItemFallSpringTotal
Student Government Fee$50$50$100
Health Insurance24$1,356 - $1,715$1,356 - $1,715$2,712 - $3,430
Wellness Center Fee25$240$240$480

24 Health Insurance Rates may be subject to change
25 Wellness Center Fee is $240/semester for students taking 9+ units and $120/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 $49 to $80.  


Health Insurance 

Students may automatically be enrolled in the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) depending on their program. Please check with program coordinator for further details. Information regarding the plan and enrollment details are available on the Health Insurance website.

All students with an F-1 Visa will be charged for the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP).

For more information regarding student health insurance programs and requirements, please refer to the Health Insurance website.


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):

ItemFallSpringTotal
Food & Housing$11,043$11,043$22,086
Books & Supplies$1,580$1,580$3,160
Personal$2,484$2,484$4,968
Transportation$981$981$1,962