Cost of Attendance
Cost of attendance (COA) is a figure calculated annually by financial aid offices that represents an estimate of the total cost (including tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board, transportation, and misc. personal expenses) for a full-time student to attend their university during the academic year. Separate COA figures are determined for students living On-Campus, Off-Campus, and With Parents. The COA can help families budget for all the expenses to attend college. It is important to note that only a portion of the total COA is paid directly to the University. Additionally, the COA is a standardized estimate, and may be adjusted for students on a case-by-case basis with proper documentation (refer to Special Circumstances).
The cost of attendance is an important factor in determining student financial aid eligibility. The expected family contribution (EFC), which is calculated from the FAFSA data by the federal processor, represents the amount the student and his or her family are expected to contribute to the COA. The EFC is subtracted from the COA to determine the student's financial Need. Financial aid is then awarded to help offset the student's COA. If the financial aid is not enough to cover the Need, then the remaining amount is considered Unmet Need. It is important to note that a student is not required to have financial Need to be eligible to receive Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans, PLUS loans, or merit-based scholarships.
Below are our COA budgets:
| Allowances | With Parent | On-Campus | Off-Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board (est.) | |||
| Transportation (est.) | |||
| Misc. Personal Expenses (est.) | |||
| Books & Supplies (est.) | |||
| Sub-Total | |||
| Tuition Fees (est.) | $ 6,709 | $ 6,709 | $ 6,709 |
| COA Budget | $ 16,966 | $ 21,652 | $ 24,262 |
| Allowances | With Parent | On-Campus | Off-Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board (est.) | |||
| Transportation (est.) | |||
| Misc. Personal Expenses (est.) | |||
| Books & Supplies (est.) | |||
| Sub-Total | |||
| Tuition Fees (est.) | $ 7,585 | $ 7,585 | $ 7,585 |
| COA Budget | $ 17,842 | $ 22,528 | $ 25,138 |
| Allowances | With Parent | On-Campus | Off-Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board (est.) | |||
| Transportation (est.) | |||
| Misc. Personal Expenses (est.) | |||
| Books & Supplies (est.) | |||
| Sub-Total | |||
| Tuition Fees (est.) | $ 7,975 | $ 7,975 | $ 7,975 |
| COA Budget | $ 18,232 | $ 22,918 | $ 25,528 |
Note: Non-resident Fees are an additional $248 per unit
Note: Graduate MBA Fees are an additional $185 per unit
Tuition Fees Detail
- 2012/13 AY Tuition Fee Detail
- 2011/12 AY Tuition Fee Detail
- 2010/11 AY Tuition Fee Detail
- 2009/10 AY Tuition Fee Detail
- 2008/09 AY Tuition Fee Detail
- 2007/08 AY Tuition Fee Detail
- 2006/07 AY Tuition Fee Detail
- 2005/06 AY Tuition Fee Detail
- 2004/05 AY Tuition Fee Detail
CSU Disclaimer
The CSU makes every effort to keep student costs to a minimum. Tuition 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 fee payments are made, to increase or modify any listed tuition fees, without notice, until the date when instruction for a particular semester or quarter has begun. All CSU listed tuition fees should be regarded as estimates that are subject to change upon approval by The Board of Trustees.