Residency Application Costs

The process of applying to residency, completing interviews, and relocating to your residency program can be costly.

Depending on your unique circumstances (couples matching, applying to preliminary and advanced programs, dual applying, etc.), your total residency application costs may vary widely.

The AAMC provides information on the cost of applying for medical residency. To estimate the amount that you will spend on applications, you can utilize the ERAS Residency Calculator tool.

Application fees for ERAS, ResidencyCAS, the SF Match, and the Central App vary.

  1. ERAS base application fee for up to 10 programs: $99
    1. Fees increase for each additional program you apply.
    2. Use the ERAS calculator to estimate total application fees
  2. ResidencyCAS base application fee for up to 18 programs: $99
    1. Fees increase for each additional program you apply.
    2. Use their calculator to estimate total application fees
  3. SF Match base distribution fee for up to 10 programs: $60
    1. Fees increase for each additional program you apply.
    2. Supplemental distributions cost $35 per program.
  4. Central App (Plastic Surgery): specifics are anticipated to be released June 15

Match fees include your registration and match type (couples or single) and may also vary by the length of your rank list. 

  • NRMP match: $70 for up to 20 unique program codes on the primary rank order list + 20 unique codes on all supplemental rank order lists combined
    • Additional programs ranked: $30 per program code
    • Additional fees are charged for rank order lists with 100 or more ranks (visit NRMP for details)
    • Couples match: Applicants who participate in the Couples Match pay an additional $45 per partner
    • Late registration fee: $50 additional after January 31
  • SF match registration fee: $150 (this includes your match fee)
  • Urology match: anticipated $75
    • (2024-25 information has not yet been released)
    • Match fees include your registration and match type (couples or single) and may also vary by the length of your rank list.

Additionally, you will be required to pay fees for copies of your UW transcript and your USMLE transcript.

  1. UW transcript: $11
    • Wait to order until September, unless Military Matching or applying via Central App for Plastic Surgery or SF Match for Ophthalmology
  2. USMLE transcript: $80
    • The USMLE transcript cost will be charged via ERAS or ResidencyCAS when you submit your application and the transcript will be uploaded automatically.
    • SF Match, Central App, and Military applicants will upload their USMLE transcript into the respective application system.

SOM Financial Aid
  • Learn more about maximizing your loans and what additional costs can be added to your MS4 budget to support application and interview travel costs.
AAMC Info on the Cost of Applying to Residency