Note: Program Fees and Costs in this article reflect the Academic Year Fall 2026-Spring 2027. All fees are subject to change in subsequent years/semesters.
Program Rules and Policies (Professional Diploma Programs)
Please visit the Professional Diploma Program (PDP) website for a comprehensive review of program benefits. Program costs are subject to change at any time.
The total cost of a PDP program varies from $11,200 - $12,275 (per semester)*.
*Cost estimate varies based on specific program of study and international student status. See detailed fee breakdown below.
Benefits of the program include orientation, Cal 1 Card (student identity card), Bay Area Transportation Pass , one-to-one advising (e.g. academic, professional, visa), as well as cohort specific activities like career workshops, excursions, guest speakers, and more.
Travel, textbooks and living expenses such as housing, meals or transportation are not included. You can expect to budget a minimum of $12,000 USD for living and other expenses each semester (this estimate varies greatly based on personal budgets).
Your fees will be assessed in the Student Portal and must be paid in full by the stated deadline. Failure to make payment in no way excludes a student from financial liability.
PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA PROGRAM COST DETAILS (per semester)
Program Fees:
See below for details and other fees.
- Professional Diploma Program in Entrepreneurship: $11,200.
- Professional Diploma Program in Business Administration : $11,200
- Professional Diploma Program in Data Analysis: $12,275
Seat Deposit:
Students offered admission to the program will be required to accept their admission by the deadline stated in their admission letter. A $500 nonrefundable deposit payment is required to accept the offer and will be applied toward the total amount due for the program.
The program fee (less seat deposit) is nonrefundable after the payment deadline. See below for additional fees and details.
Additional fees (in addition to the program fee listed above):
- International students must also pay the following fees:
- Health insurance fee - required of all full-time students on an Extension-sponsored student visa (assessed at the time of admission & nonrefundable after the start of the term). View health insurance information. In Fall 2026-Spring 2027, the fee is $970 per semester.
- Additional Tuition: Students who enroll in courses above the program unit maximum will be charged additional per unit fees.
Payment Deadlines:
- Fall 2026 fees are due in full by July 17, 2026.
- Spring 2026 fees are due in full by December 12, 2025.
- Fall 2026 fees are due in full by July 16, 2027.
Failure to pay in full by this deadline will result in the automatic cancellation of your admission.
Cancelation/Withdrawal Policy
Any cancelation or withdrawal from the program must be initiated by the student in their CalCentral Student Dashboard. See: How to cancel or withdraw. To cancel with a refund, students must do so prior to the payment deadline listed above. After this date, the program fee will become non-refundable.
- Exception: If you are denied a student visa to come to the U.S. to participate in the program, a refund of the program fee will be granted. Official proof of denial will be required.