California state university out of state tuition

Mandatory Campus Fees (per semester)

Please visit the link below for a description of each mandatory campus fee as well as a table of current and/or upcoming per-semester fees.

Mandatory Campus Fees

Non-resident Tuition & Graduate Professional Business Fees

• Non-Resident Tuition Fee: $396.00 per unit plus the tuition fees above and mandatory campus fees.
• Graduate Professional Business Fee: $270.00 per unit plus tuition fees, mandatory campus fees listed above and non-resident tuition (if applicable).

Additional Fees Charged to Student Account

• Online Safety Training Fee As part of joining the Sacramento State community, ALL incoming students are required to complete an online sexual violence prevention training. Undergraduate students are also required to complete training in alcohol abuse prevention. To complete the required tutorials, use your SacLink account information to log on to https://studentsuccess.org/students/csus. You will be charged a one-time fee ($10.00 for undergraduates; $5.00 for graduate and CCE students), which is part of the regular tuition fee process to cover the cost of the tutorials. For more information please visit Student Health and Counseling.
• Student Representation Fee (SRF) This $2 contribution ensures that CSU students have a say on tuition, financial aid, student services, course availability, and academic advising. Elected student leaders oversee involvement and representation dollars through the California State Student Association (CSSA). CSSA is the official student voice at the university system, state, and federal level. In addition to supporting student representation, this contribution increases opportunities for students to acquire relevant career skills, apply for scholarships, participate in internships, and advocate on issues that are important to students.

Each CSU student will have the ability to elect not to pay the fee for financial, political, or personal considerations each time it is assessed. To opt out, go to the Account Inquiry link from the Student Center page, under the Finances Section. From the Activity page you will see a list of all fees, and this $2 fee will have an opt out feature. You will have the ability to opt out each semester through census date – one month into the term. If you do not opt out, and the fee remains unpaid as of census date, then the fee will be waived.

Registration Fees & Financial Deadlines Archive

Access registration fees and financial deadline documents from recent years below.

Registration Fees (per school year)Financial Due Dates and Deadlines (per semester)2022-2023Fall 2022Spring 20232021-2022Fall 2021Spring 20222020-2021Fall 2020Spring 20212019-2020  

Cal Poly makes every effort to keep costs to a minimum, and we are proud of our consistently high rankings as a best value college for the money and proven return on investment.

Estimated Costs for 2022/23 Academic Year

Your costs of attendance will vary depending on your program, residency status and living arrangements. Our estimates represent the average cost for a student to attend Cal Poly for one academic year.

Undergraduate California Residents

New Students (Enrolling for the first time in fall 2022)

 Living on or off CampusLiving With ParentsFees*$11,022$11,022Total Tuition and Fees$11,022$11,022Books$699$699Supplies$207$207Housing & Meals$16,449$6,363Transportation$729$729Personal/Misc. $1,515$1,515Estimated Loan Fees$0$0Total Cost of Attendance$30,621$20,535

About CA Resident Cost Estimates

*Registration Fees: Fees are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.

Books & Supplies: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter.

Housing & Meals: First-year students are required to live on-campus and purchase a meal plan. Actual costs of room and board will vary depending on where you live and what meal plan you choose. Transfer students may live on-or off-campus and have the option to purchase a meal plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs $1350/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates in order to keep their housing costs more affordable. Actual costs of room and board will vary depending on where you live and what meal plan you choose.

Transportation/Personal/Misc: Based on reasonable but modest costs in regards to transportation, clothing, recreation and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.

Loan Fees: Federal Loan borrowers have estimated loan fees added to the cost of attendance.

Continuing Students (First enrolled prior to the 22-23 academic year)

 Living on or off CampusLiving With ParentsFees*$10,314$10,314Total Tuition and Fees$10,314$10,314Books$699$699Supplies$207$207Housing & Meals$16,449$6,363Transportation$729$729Personal/Misc. $1,515$1,515Estimated Loan Fees$0$0Total Cost of Attendance$29,913$19,827

About CA Resident Cost Estimates

*Registration Fees: Fees are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.

Books & Supplies: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter.

Housing & Meals: Some second-year students are required to live on-campus and purchase a meal plan. Actual costs of room and board will vary depending on where you live and what meal plan you choose. Other continuing students may live on or off campus and have the option to purchase a meal plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs $1350/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates in order to keep their housing costs more affordable. Actual costs of room and board will vary depending on where you live and what meal plan you choose.

Transportation/Personal/Misc: Based on reasonable but modest costs in regards to transportation, clothing, recreation and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.

Loan Fees: Federal Loan borrowers have estimated loan fees added to the cost of attendance.

Undergraduate Non Residents 

New Students (Enrolling for the first time in fall 2022)

 Living on or off CampusRegistration Fees*$11,022Non-residential Tuition**$11,880Opportunity Fee*** for non-residents$8,040Total Tuition and Fees$30,942Books$699Supplies$207Housing & Meals$16,449Transportation$729Personal/Misc.$1,515Estimated Loan Fees$0Total Cost of Attendance$50,541

About Non-Resident Cost Estimates

*Registration Fees: Fees are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.

**Non-Resident Tuition: In addition to your tuition, there will be an annual opportunity fee and an additional $264 per unit. We base our estimates on the assumption that you will take 15 units per quarter. Your actual amount will vary depending on the number of units you take per quarter.

***Opportunity Fee: This fee adjusts depending on your first year of attendance. 

Books & Supplies: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter.

Housing & Meals: First-year students are required to live on-campus and purchase a meal plan. Actual costs of room and board will vary depending on where you live and what meal plan you choose. Transfer students may live on-or off-campus and have the option to purchase a meal plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs $1350/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates in order to keep their housing costs more affordable. Actual costs of room and board will vary depending on where you live and what meal plan you choose.

Transportation/Personal/Misc: Based on reasonable but modest costs in regards to transportation, clothing, recreation and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.

Loan Fees: Federal Loan borrowers have estimated loan fees added to the cost of attendance.

Continuing Students (First enrolled in 2021-22 academic year)

 Living on or off CampusRegistration Fees*$10,314Non-residential Tuition**$11,880Opportunity Fee*** for non-residents$6,030Total Tuition and Fees$28,224Books$699Supplies$207Housing & Meals$16,449Transportation$729Personal/Misc.$1,515Estimated Loan Fees$0Total Cost of Attendance$47,823

About Non-Resident Cost Estimates

*Registration Fees: Fees are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.

**Non-Resident Tuition: In addition to your tuition, there will be an annual opportunity fee and an additional $264 per unit. We base our estimates on the assumption that you will take 15 units per quarter. Your actual amount will vary depending on the number of units you take per quarter.

***Opportunity Fee: This fee adjusts depending on your first year of attendance.

Books & Supplies: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter.

Housing & Meals: Some second-year students are required to live on-campus and purchase a meal plan. Actual costs of room and board will vary depending on where you live and what meal plan you choose. Other continuing students may live on or off campus and have the option to purchase a meal plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs $1350/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates in order to keep their housing costs more affordable. Actual costs of room and board will vary depending on where you live and what meal plan you choose.

Transportation/Personal/Misc: Based on reasonable but modest costs in regards to transportation, clothing, recreation and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.

Loan Fees: Federal Loan borrowers have estimated loan fees added to the cost of attendance.

Continuing Students (First enrolled in 2020-21 academic year)

 Living on or off CampusRegistration Fees*$10,314Non-residential Tuition**$11,880Opportunity Fee*** for non-residents$4,020Total Tuition and Fees$26,214Books$699Supplies$207Housing & Meals$16,449Transportation$729Personal/Misc.$1,515Estimated Loan Fees$0Total Cost of Attendance$45,813

About Non-Resident Cost Estimates

*Registration Fees: Fees are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.

**Non-Resident Tuition: In addition to your tuition, there will be an annual opportunity fee and an additional $264 per unit. We base our estimates on the assumption that you will take 15 units per quarter. Your actual amount will vary depending on the number of units you take per quarter.

***Opportunity Fee: This fee adjusts depending on your first year of attendance. 

Books & Supplies: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter.

Housing & Meals: ;Some second-year students are required to live on-campus and purchase a meal plan. Actual costs of room and board will vary depending on where you live and what meal plan you choose. Other continuing students may live on or off campus and have the option to purchase a meal plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs $1350/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates in order to keep their housing costs more affordable. Actual costs of room and board will vary depending on where you live and what meal plan you choose.

Transportation/Personal/Misc: Based on reasonable but modest costs in regards to transportation, clothing, recreation and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.

Loan Fees: Federal Loan borrowers have estimated loan fees added to the cost of attendance.

Continuing Students (First enrolled in 2019-20 academic year)

 Living on or off CampusRegistration Fees*$10,314Non-residential Tuition**$11,880Opportunity Fee*** for non-residents$2,010Total Tuition and Fees$24,204Books$699Supplies$207Housing & Meals$16,449Transportation$729Personal/Misc.$1,515Estimated Loan Fees$0Total Cost of Attendance$43,803

About Non-Resident Cost Estimates

*Registration Fees: Fees are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.

**Non-Resident Tuition: In addition to your tuition, there will be an annual opportunity fee and an additional $264 per unit. We base our estimates on the assumption that you will take 15 units per quarter. Your actual amount will vary depending on the number of units you take per quarter.

***Opportunity Fee: This fee adjusts depending on your first year of attendance. 

Books & Supplies: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter.

Housing & Meals: Some second-year students are required to live on-campus and purchase a meal plan. Actual costs of room and board will vary depending on where you live and what meal plan you choose. Other continuing students may live on or off campus and have the option to purchase a meal plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs $1350/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates in order to keep their housing costs more affordable. Actual costs of room and board will vary depending on where you live and what meal plan you choose.

Transportation/Personal/Misc: Based on reasonable but modest costs in regards to transportation, clothing, recreation and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.

Loan Fees: Federal Loan borrowers have estimated loan fees added to the cost of attendance.

Continuing Students (First enrolled in 2018-19 academic year or earlier )

 Living on or off CampusRegistration Fees*$10,314Non-residential Tuition**$11,880Opportunity Fee*** for non-residents$0Total Tuition and Fees$22,194Books$699Supplies$207Housing & Meals$16,449Transportation$729Personal/Misc.$1,515Estimated Loan Fees$0Total Cost of Attendance$41,793

About Non-Resident Cost Estimates

*Registration Fees: Fees are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.

**Non-Resident Tuition: In addition to your tuition, there will be an annual opportunity fee and an additional $264 per unit. We base our estimates on the assumption that you will take 15 units per quarter. Your actual amount will vary depending on the number of units you take per quarter.

***Opportunity Fee: This fee adjusts depending on your first year of attendance.

Books & Supplies: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter.

Housing & Meals: Some second-year students are required to live on-campus and purchase a meal plan. Actual costs of room and board will vary depending on where you live and what meal plan you choose. Other continuing students may live on or off campus and have the option to purchase a meal plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs $1350/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates in order to keep their housing costs more affordable. Actual costs of room and board will vary depending on where you live and what meal plan you choose.

Transportation/Personal/Misc: Based on reasonable but modest costs in regards to transportation, clothing, recreation and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.

Loan Fees: Federal Loan borrowers have estimated loan fees added to the cost of attendance.

Undergraduate International

New Students (Enrolling for the first time in fall 2022)

 Living on or off CampusRegistration Fees*$11,022Non-residential Tuition**$11,880Opportunity Fee***$8,040International Fee $900Mandatory Health Insurance$1,491Total Tuition and Fees$33,333Books$699Supplies$207Housing & Meals$16,449Transportation$729Personal/Misc.$1,515Total Cost of Attendance$52,932

About International Student Cost Estimates

*Registration Fees: Fees for California residents are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.

**Non-Resident Tuition: In addition to your tuition, there will be an annual opportunity fee and an additional $264 per unit. We base our estimates on the assumption that you will take 15 units per quarter. Your actual amount will vary depending on the number of units you take per quarter.

***Opportunity Fee: This fee adjusts depending on your first year of attendance. 

International Fees: If you are an international student, you will pay non-resident tuition plus an additional fee of $900 annually. You will also be charged for the mandatory health insurance plan.

Books & Supplies: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter.

Housing & Meals: First-year students are required to live on-campus and purchase a meal plan. Actual costs of room and board will vary depending on where you live and what meal plan you choose. Transfer students may live on-or off-campus and have the option to purchase a meal plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs $1350/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates in order to keep their housing costs more affordable. Actual costs of room and board will vary depending on where you live and what meal plan you choose.

Transportation/Personal/Misc: Based on reasonable but modest costs in regards to transportation, clothing, recreation and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.

Loan Fees: Federal Loan borrowers have estimated loan fees added to the cost of attendance.

Continuing Students (First enrolled in 2021-22 academic year)

 Living on or off CampusRegistration Fees*$10,314Non-residential Tuition**$11,880Opportunity Fee***$6,030International Fee$900Mandatory Health Insurance$1,491Total Tuition and Fees$30,615Books$699Supplies$207Housing & Meals$16,449Transportation$729Personal/Misc.$1,515Total Cost of Attendance$50,214

About International Student Cost Estimates

*Registration Fees: Fees for California residents are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.

**Non-Resident Tuition: In addition to your tuition, there will be an annual opportunity fee and an additional $264 per unit. We base our estimates on the assumption that you will take 15 units per quarter. Your actual amount will vary depending on the number of units you take per quarter.

***Opportunity Fee: This fee adjusts depending on your first year of attendance.

International Fees: If you are an international student, you will pay non-resident tuition plus an additional fee of $900 annually. You will also be charged for the mandatory health insurance plan.

Books & Supplies: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter.

Housing & Meals: Some second-year students are required to live on-campus and purchase a meal plan. Actual costs of room and board will vary depending on where you live and what meal plan you choose. Other continuing students may live on or off campus and have the option to purchase a meal plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs $1350/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates in order to keep their housing costs more affordable. Actual costs of room and board will vary depending on where you live and what meal plan you choose.

Transportation/Personal/Misc: Based on reasonable but modest costs in regards to transportation, clothing, recreation and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.

Loan Fees: Federal Loan borrowers have estimated loan fees added to the cost of attendance.

Continuing Students (First enrolled in 2020-21 academic year)

 Living on or off CampusRegistration Fees*$10,314Non-residential Tuition**$11,880Opportunity Fee***$4,020International Fee$900Mandatory Health Insurance$1,491Total Tuition and Fees$28,605Books$699Supplies$207Housing & Meals$16,449Transportation$729Personal/Misc.$1,515Total Cost of Attendance$48,204

About International Student Cost Estimates

*Registration Fees: Fees for California residents are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.

**Non-Resident Tuition: In addition to your tuition, there will be an annual opportunity fee and an additional $264 per unit. We base our estimates on the assumption that you will take 15 units per quarter. Your actual amount will vary depending on the number of units you take per quarter.

***Opportunity Fee: This fee adjusts depending on your first year of attendance. 

International Fees: If you are an international student, you will pay non-resident tuition plus an additional fee of $900 annually. You will also be charged for the mandatory health insurance plan.

Books & Supplies: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter.

Housing & Meals: Some second-year students are required to live on-campus and purchase a meal plan. Actual costs of room and board will vary depending on where you live and what meal plan you choose. Other continuing students may live on or off campus and have the option to purchase a meal plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs $1350/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates in order to keep their housing costs more affordable. Actual costs of room and board will vary depending on where you live and what meal plan you choose.

Transportation/Personal/Misc: Based on reasonable but modest costs in regards to transportation, clothing, recreation and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.

Loan Fees: Federal Loan borrowers have estimated loan fees added to the cost of attendance.

Continuing Students (First enrolled in 2019-20 academic year)

 Living on or off CampusRegistration Fees*$10,314Non-residential Tuition**$11,880Opportunity Fee***$2,010International Fee$900Mandatory Health Insurance$1,491Total Tuition and Fees$26,595Books$699Supplies$207Housing & Meals$16,449Transportation$729Personal/Misc.$1,515Total Cost of Attendance$46,194

About International Student Cost Estimates

*Registration Fees: Fees for California residents are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.

**Non-Resident Tuition: In addition to your tuition, there will be an annual opportunity fee and an additional $264 per unit. We base our estimates on the assumption that you will take 15 units per quarter. Your actual amount will vary depending on the number of units you take per quarter.

***Opportunity Fee: This fee adjusts depending on your first year of attendance.

International Fees: If you are an international student, you will pay non-resident tuition plus an additional fee of $900 annually. You will also be charged for the mandatory health insurance plan.

Books & Supplies: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter.

Housing & Meals: Some second-year students are required to live on-campus and purchase a meal plan. Actual costs of room and board will vary depending on where you live and what meal plan you choose. Other continuing students may live on or off campus and have the option to purchase a meal plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs $1350/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates in order to keep their housing costs more affordable. Actual costs of room and board will vary depending on where you live and what meal plan you choose.

Transportation/Personal/Misc: Based on reasonable but modest costs in regards to transportation, clothing, recreation and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.

Loan Fees: Federal Loan borrowers have estimated loan fees added to the cost of attendance.

Continuing Students (First enrolled in 2018-19 academic year or earlier )

 Living on or off CampusRegistration Fees*$10,314Non-residential Tuition**$11,880Opportunity Fee***$0International Fee$900Mandatory Health Insurance$1,491Total Tuition and Fees$24,585Books$699Supplies$207Housing & Meals$16,449Transportation$729Personal/Misc.$1,515Total Cost of Attendance$44,184

About International Student Cost Estimates

*Registration Fees: Fees for California residents are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.

**Non-Resident Tuition: In addition to your tuition, there will be an annual opportunity fee and an additional $264 per unit. We base our estimates on the assumption that you will take 15 units per quarter. Your actual amount will vary depending on the number of units you take per quarter.

***Opportunity Fee: This fee adjusts depending on your first year of attendance. 

International Fees: If you are an international student, you will pay non-resident tuition plus an additional fee of $900 annually. You will also be charged for the mandatory health insurance plan.

Books & Supplies: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter.

Housing & Meals: Some second-year students are required to live on-campus and purchase a meal plan. Actual costs of room and board will vary depending on where you live and what meal plan you choose. Other continuing students may live on or off campus and have the option to purchase a meal plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs $1350/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates in order to keep their housing costs more affordable. Actual costs of room and board will vary depending on where you live and what meal plan you choose.

Transportation/Personal/Misc: Based on reasonable but modest costs in regards to transportation, clothing, recreation and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.

Loan Fees: Federal Loan borrowers have estimated loan fees added to the cost of attendance.

The CSU makes every effort to keep student costs to a minimum. Fees listed in published schedules or student accounts may need to be increased when public funding is inadequate. Therefore, CSU must reserve the right, even after fees are initially charged or initial fee payments are made, to increase or modify any listed fees. All listed fees, other than mandatory system-wide fees, are subject to change without notice, until the date when instruction for a particular semester or quarter has begun. All CSU-listed fees should be regarded as estimates that are subject to change upon approval by the Board of Trustees, the Chancellor, or the Presidents, as appropriate. Changes in mandatory system-wide fees will be made in accordance with the requirements of the Working Families Student Fee Transparency and Accountability Act (Sections 66028 - 66028.6 of the Education Code).

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