How much of a factor is being in-state for graduate school?

<p>Usually for college admissions there is a significant in-state preference at state schools. What about for graduate school (masters or PhD)? Would it differ in the discipline the degree is in?</p>

<p>Nope. Either way it doesn’t really matter. Graduate schools want the best students regardless of where you come from.</p>

<p>Well, that’s good to know since I might want to go to the UC system but I’m not a California resident.</p>

<p>As a caveat to that, many programs in the arts and humanities are unable to offer tuition waivers only for the amount of the in-state tuition. While they will admit students from across the country (and world), you may not be able to go there paying $10-30k a year! Science and engineering are generally able to offer full tuition waivers to anyone, including international.</p>

<p>UC is one of the best public schools out there, be happy!</p>

<p>Look for graduate programs that allow OOS students to apply for teaching, staff, or research assistantships. I know Michigan is OOS-friendly and many OOS students reduce their debt by obtaining these assistantships (even at the master’s level).</p>