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Undergraduate Cost of Attendance

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Cost of Attendance (COA), or a budget, is an estimated figure used to determine financial aid eligibility. It includes tuition,  CSUF Campus fees as well as average amounts for standard student expenses including, books and supplies, housing, food, transportation, and other personal living expenses for the academic year (Fall-Spring semesters).  Keep in mind that your actual costs may differ. The Cost of Attendance helps you and the Office of Financial Aid determine approximately how much funding you need to attend CSUF, and how much financial aid you need to meet that goal. Visit Student Business Services (SBS) to view a  full list of student fees

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2026-27 Undergraduate Cost of Attendance for Full-Time Tuition & Fees

Enrolled in 7 or more units per semester

CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS & APPROVED AB540 ELIGIBLE STUDENTS

Student Expenses Commuter (With parent(s) or relatives) On-Campus (Residence hall/dorms) Off-Campus (In apartment)
Mandatory Tuition $6,838 $6,838 $6,838
Campus Fees $1,678 $1,678 $1,678
Books & Supplies $1,078 $1,078 $1,078
Housing $0 $14,890 $13,625
Food $11,162 $6,640 $7,431
Miscellaneous $3,094 $3,274 $3,926
Transportation $2,846 $1,678 $2,906
Loan Fees $72 $72 $72
Total $26,768 $36,148 $37,554

NON-CALIFORNIA RESIDENT STUDENTS

Student Expenses Commuter (With parent(s) or relatives) On-Campus (Residence hall/dorms) Off-Campus (In apartment)
Non-Resident Tuition $12,246 $12,246 $12,246
Mandatory Tuition $6,838 $6,838 $6,838
Campus Fees $1,678 $1,678 $1,678
Books & Supplies $1,078 $1,078 $1,078
Housing $0 $14,890 $13,625
Food $11,162 $6,640 $7,431
Miscellaneous $3,094 $3,274 $3,926
Transportation $2,846 $1,678 $2,906
Loan Fees $72 $72 $72
Total $39,014 $48,394 $49,800

* Non-Resident tuition is charged at $471 per unit of enrollment.  The amount reflected in the CSUF Cost of Attendance is based on average undergraduate enrollment of 13 units per semester. 

 

WESTERN UNDERGRDAUTE EXCHANGE (WUE) STUDENTS

Cal State Fullerton participates in the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE - pronounced "woo-ee") program. This program offers eligible non-resident, freshmen and transfer, students the opportunity to pursue their educational dreams for just a fraction of the non-resident tuition!

   

What is WUE?

The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program is designed to permit students from participating states to attend Cal State Fullerton at reduced tuition rates. Students participating in CSUF’s pay 150% of regular California Resident (in-state) tuition rate.   WUE tuition is considerably less than nonresident tuition allowing eligible students to attend CSUF with lower tuition expenses than traditional non-resident students.

 

Student Expenses Commuter (With parent(s) or relatives) On-Campus (Residence hall/dorms) Off-Campus (In apartment)
WUE Mandatory Tuition $10,256 $10,256 $10,256
Campus Fees $1,678 $1,678 $1,678
Books & Supplies $1,078 $1,078 $1,078
Housing $0 $14,890 $13,625
Food $11,162 $6,640 $7,431
Miscellaneous $3,094 $3,274 $3,926
Transportation $2,846 $1,678 $2,906
Loan Fees $72 $72 $72
Total $30,186 $39,566 $40,972

 

2025-26 Undergraduate Cost of Attendance for Full-Time Tuition & Fees

Enrolled in 7 or more units per semester

 
Student Expenses Commuter (With parent(s) or relatives) On-Campus (Residence hall/dorms) Off-Campus (In apartment)
Mandatory Tuition $6,450 $6,450 $6,450
Campus Fees $1,512 $1,512 $1,512
Books & Supplies $1,030 $1,030 $1,030
Housing 0 $14,834 $12,826
Food $10,540 $6,323 $7,036
Miscellaneous $2,738 $2,896 $3,472
Transportation $2,740 $1,614 $2,798
Loan Fee $72 $72 $72
Total $25,082 $34,731 $35,196

 

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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 systemwide 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 systemwide 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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