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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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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 Fees $72 $72 $72
Total $25,082 $34,731 $35,196

2024-25 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)
Fees $7,470 $7,470 $7,470
Books & Supplies $1,005 $1,005 $1,005
Housing and Food $10,158 $18,898 $19,074
Miscellaneous $2,672 $2,828 $3,390
Transportation $2,742 $1,615 $2,800
Loan Fee $72 $72 $72
Total $24,119 $31,888 $33,811

 

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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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