Tuition and Fees for F-1 Visa Students
- Tuition is based on $280.00 per unit for 12 units for three quarters – fall, winter and spring. (Many students take additional units at $280 per unit.)
- Additional costs apply for summer session classes. Visit the Summer Session Information webpage for more details.
| Tuition and fees* (based on a minimum of 12 units per quarter at $280 per unit, effective July 1, 2025.) | $10,080 USD |
| Mandatory health insurance (effective August 15) | $1,527 USD |
| Estimated cost for books and supplies | $1,500 USD |
| Estimated cost for room and board (based on FHDA Student housing, double occupancy, for 10 months at $1,030/month) | $10,300 USD |
| Estimated meals & spending money | $3,500 USD |
| Estimated total cost *** |
$26,907 USD |
* Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice. For a breakdown of fees, visit the Fees At a Glance webpage.
** All F-1 visa students enrolled at De Anza college are required to purchase and subscribe to the health insurance selected by the Foothill-De Anza college district office. Check out the ISP health insurance page for information on insurance coverage and insurance start dates.
*** Please note: students are required to show a bank letter with minimum Estimated total cost amount regardless of student's own living accommodations. For example, if you will be living with a relative or friend, you may not provide a bank letter with less than the Estimated total cost shown above. No Exceptions.
Housing
The housing estimate is based on FHDA student housing prices. Space in student housing is limited and by application only to enrolled students age 18 and older. More information about this and other housing options, inlcude the homestay program, are available on our housing webpage.