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 initial tuition and fee payments are made, to increase or modify any listed tuition and fees, without notice, until the date when instruction for a particular semester or quarter has begun. All CSU listed tuition and fees should be regarded as estimates that are subject to change upon approval by the Board of Trustees.
The following reflects applicable systemwide fees for semester campuses. These rates are subject to change.
Application Fee (nonrefundable) payable by check or money order at time application is made: $55
| Credits | Per Semester | Per Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| 6.1 or more | $2,736 | $5,472 |
| 0 - 6.0 | $1,587 | $3,174 |
| Credits | Per Semester | Per Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| 6.01 or more | $3,174 | $6,348 |
| 0 - 6.0 | $1,842 | $3,684 |
| Credits | Per Semester | Per Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| 6.1 or more | $3,369 | $6,738 |
| 0 - 6.0 | $1,953 | $3,684 |
All matriculated students pay the following fees each semester regardless of students status or semester credits taken.
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Materials, services and facilities fee | $82.50 |
| MSF - Student health services fee | $63 |
| Associated student body fee | $48 |
| Sports, recreation and leisure - IRA fee | $30 |
| Student union fee | $100 |
| Total campus-specific fees | $323.50 |
A fee advisory committee comprised of a student majority provides advice to the campus president about charging student fees and allocating campus-based fee revenue. Resources from the materials, services, and facilities fee are used to support a variety of services, and currently are allocated to support health services, instructionally related activities, transportation, childcare, and university services (includes ID card, transcripts, campus catalog, graduation/diploma). The allocation to transportation supports alternative modes of transportation, including the shuttle service, but does not include a parking permit. If you elect to purchase a parking permit, you will pay an additional fee as noted in Other Fees and Charges.
Student Involvement and Representation Fee (SIRF): $2.00
All students will be charged this fee during the fall and spring terms (semesters) only and will have the opportunity to opt out of the fee. Those students who wish to opt out may do so by navigating to your Student Center and viewing your Account Activity page, which is accessed by a drop-down menu in the Finance section. The OPT OUT feature can be found under the "All Terms" default view. This fee is being collected on behalf of the California State Student Association (CSSA).
Nonresident Tuition (in addition to basic tuition fees and other systemwide fees charged all students) for all campuses: $372 per semester unit.
The total nonresident tuition paid per semester will be determined by the number of units taken.
Mandatory systemwide fees are waived for those individuals who qualify for such exemption under the provisions of the California Education Code (see section on fee waivers).
Students are charged campus fees in addition to tuition fees and other systemwide fees.
For more information about how nonresident status is determined, please refer to the Admissions section of the catalog.
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Parking permit | $108 |
| Replacement of lost parking permit | $10 |
| Late registration fee (nonrefundable) | $25 |
| Administrative late fee (nonrefundable) | $20 |
| Installment payment plan fee (nonrefundable) | $33 |
| Refund processing fee | $5 |
| Returned check fee for first check (paper or electronic) | $25 |
| Returned check fee for subsequent checks (paper or electronic) | $35 |
| Replacement of photo ID card | $10 |
| Library - overdue books/materials | Fines vary |
| Library - lost or damaged books/materials | Cost plus $20 |
| Transcript fee | $4 each |
| Rush fee (for FedEx next day delivery) | $20 |
Fees for courses held wholly or partially offsite or involving added expense of materials are listed individually on csumb.edu/schedule.
Payment plans are not available for the summer term.
In addition to the per unit tuition, students pay $39 in campus-based fees (not MIST).
Extended Education Campus Fee: $25
Extended Education Health Services Fee: $14
| Calculation | Tuition | Campus-based fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 unit @ $265 per unit | $265 | $39 | $304 |
| 2 units @ $265 per unit | $530 | $39 | $569 |
| 3 units @ $265 per unit | $795 | $39 | $834 |
| 4 units @ $265 per unit | $1060 | $39 | $1099 |
| 5 units @ $265 per unit | $1325 | $39 | $1364 |
| 6 units @ $265 per unit | $1590 | $39 | $1629 |
| 7 units @ $265 per unit | $1855 | $39 | $1894 |
| 8 units @ $265 per unit | $2120 | $39 | $2159 |
| 9 units @ $265 per unit | $2385 | $39 | $2424 |
| 10 units @ $265 per unit | $2650 | $39 | $2689 |
| 11 units @ $265 per unit | $2915 | $39 | $2954 |
| 12 units @ $265 per unit | $3180 | $39 | $3219 |
In addition to the per unit tuition, students pay $48 in Campus-Based Fees.
| Calculation | Tuition | Campus-based fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 unit @$476 per unit | $476 | $48 | $524 |
| 2 units @ $476 per unit | $952 | $48 | $1000 |
| 3 units @ $476 per unit | $1428 | $48 | $1476 |
| 4 units @ $476 per unit | $1904 | $48 | $1952 |
| 5 units; part-time cap | $1953 | $48 | $2001 |
| 6 units; part-time cap | $1953 | $48 | $2001 |
| 7 units @ $351 per unit | $2457 | $48 | $2505 |
| 8 units @ $351 per unit | $2808 | $48 | $2856 |
| 9 units @ $351 per unit | $3159 | $48 | $3207 |
| 10 units; full-time cap | $3369 | $48 | $3417 |
| 11 units; full-time cap | $3369 | $48 | $3417 |
| 12 units; full-time cap | $3369 | $48 | $3417 |
July 31, 2015 ~ Last day to pay registration tuition and fees, or have a financial aid extension of payment, or have a third party authorization form covering registration tuition and fees on file with Student Accounting, otherwise your enrollment will be cancelled for non-payment
July 31, 2015 ~ To remain eligible for student housing, full payment of housing and meal plan charges must be received OR you must have a financial aid extension of payment in place. Housing and meal plan eligibility questions should be directed to Student Housing & Residential Life at 831-582-3378.
August 1, 2015 ~ Starting today, payment or a Financial Aid extension of payment, or a third party authorization form covering registration tuition and fees on file with Student Accounting is required prior to registration. This includes students whose enrollment was cancelled.
September 4, 2015 ~ Last day of the fall 2014 extension of payment for financial aid students ~ Last day to have registration tuition and fees, including course/lab fees, and housing/meal plan balances paid without being assessed a $20 late administrative fee and/or a $20 late housing fee ~ Last day to pay all registration tuition and fees and housing/meal plan balances to avoid a Business & Finance (Student Financials) hold placed on your student account.
August 23, 2015 ~ Last day to officially cancel registration or drop all courses and receive a full refund of mandatory tuition and fees
September 4, 2015 ~ Last day to drop from full-time to part-time and receive a full refund of the tuition fee difference (nonresident students also receive full refund of non-resident tuition fee)
October 28, 2015 ~ Last day to officially withdraw or cancel all courses and receive a prorated refund of mandatory tuition and fees
August 23, 2015 ~ Last day to register without being assessed a $25 Late Registration Fee
First Installment due with signed contract ~ Installments are due on or before the listed due date on contract ~ $20 Administrative Late Fee is assessed for each late payment made
September 7, 2015 ~ 2nd Installment Due
October 7, 2015 ~ 3rd Installment Due
Business and Finance (Student Financials) holds (SF) are placed on student accounts with balances. For students with a financial aid extension of payment, SF holds are placed following the extension of payment deadline.
January 6, 2016 ~ Last day to pay registration tuition and fees, or have a financial aid extension of payment in place, or have a third party authorization form covering registration tuition and fees on file with Student Accounting, otherwise your enrollment will be cancelled for non-payment.
January 6, 2016 ~ To remain eligible for student housing, full payment of housing and meal plan charges must be received OR you must have a financial aid extension of payment in place. Housing and meal plan eligibility questions should be directed to Student Housing & Residential Life at 831-582-3378.
January 7, 2016 ~ Starting today, payment or a financial aid extension of payment or a third party authorization form covering registration tuition and fees on file with Student Accounting is required prior to registration. This includes students whose enrollment was cancelled.
February 5, 2016 ~ Last day of the Spring 2015 extension of payment for financial aid students. Last day to have registration tuition and fees, including course/lab fees, and housing/meal plan balances paid without being assessed a $20 late administrative fee and/or a $20 late housing fee. Last day to have all balances paid without a financial hold placed on your account.
January 24, 2016 ~ Last day to officially cancel registration or drop all courses and receive a full refund of mandatory tuition and fees.
February 5, 2016 ~ Last day to drop from full-time to part-time and receive a full refund of the Tuition Fee difference (nonresident students also receive full refund of per unit non-resident tuition fee).
April 7, 2016 ~ Last day to officially withdraw or cancel all courses and receive a prorated refund of mandatory tuition and fees.
January 24, 2016 ~ Last day to register without being assessed a $25 late registration fee.
First installment due with signed contract. Installments are due on or before the listed due date on contract. $20 Administrative Late Fee is assessed for each late payment made.
February 7, 2016 ~ 2nd installment due.
March 7, 2016 ~ 3rd installment due.
Business and Finance (Student Financials) holds (SF) are placed on accounts with balances. For students with a financial aid extension of payment, SF holds will not be placed on accounts with balances until after the extension of payment deadline.