Tuition & Fees

At‑a‑glance (example Based on Fall 2025)

Typical 6 units in a semester

CA Resident (6.0 units) $3,296.35

Tuition $2,340.00 · Campus fees $756.35 · SIRF $2.00 · Distance $198.00

Non‑Resident (6.0 units) $5,960.35

Adds nonresident $444 × 6 = $2,664.00

What each fee covers

Tuition (systemwide): CSU graduate tuition rate (tiered by unit load).
Campus‑based fees: Student Success, ASI, Union, Health Center, IRA, etc. (CSUF).
Student Involvement & Representation Fee (SIRF): $2 per term, optional on request.
Online distance fee: $33 per unit for online CEE courses.
Nonresident fee: Additional per‑unit charge for non‑CA residents.

You get on‑campus resources (library, Student Recreation Center, student tech) even with online status.

Planning a 5‑term pathway?

Many EnvE Online students take ~6 units/term across four terms + an optional summer. Because campus fees differ in summer, use the estimator for each term and sum them. Keep a buffer for books/software ($1k–$1.5k/yr) and graduation‑related fees.

Tips to reduce cost

Check employer tuition assistance and CSUF scholarships.
If you become a CA resident later, your per‑unit nonresident charge can drop in future terms.

Definitions & fine print

Figures here reflect published Fall 2025 CSUF schedule and CSU systemwide 2025–26 rates.
Subject to change: The CSU may adjust fees after publication; always verify before payment.