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Tuition and Fees

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).

Students who are participating in the Department of Defense Tuition Assistance program may find
additional information about tuition rates here: https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/6657197/latest/. 

Spring 2026 Registration Fees

1. Undergraduate Students


Undergraduate Students
Item Fee 0 to 6.0 Units 6.1 and Above
Tuition Fee 1,869.00 3,225.00
ASB Fee 142.40 142.40
Health Facility Fee 1.80 1.80
Health Service Fee 120.30 120.30
IRA Fee 54.90 54.90
Runner Card Fee 3.60 3.60
Student Body Fee* 276.00 276.00
Campus Programming Fee 15.00 15.00
TOTAL FEES 2,483.00 3,839.00


* Student Body Center Fee includes Student Union Fee of $218.10 and Campus Recreation Center Fee of $241.95.

2. Teacher Credential

Teacher Credential Students
Item Fee 0 to 6.0 Units 6.1 and Above
Tuition Fee 2,172.00 3,744.00
ASB Fee 142.40 142.40
Health Facility Fee 1.80 1.80
Health Service Fee 120.30 120.30
IRA Fee 54.90 54.90
Runner Card Fee 3.60 3.60
Student Body Fee* 276.00 276.00
Campus Programming Fee 15.00 15.00
TOTAL FEES 2,786.00 4,358.00


* Student Body Center Fee includes Student Union Fee of $218.10 and Campus Recreation Center Fee of $241.95.

3. Graduate Students

Graduate Students
Item Fee 0 to 6.0 Units 6.1 and Above
Tuition Fee 2,340.00 4,032.00
ASB Fee 142.40 142.40
Health Facility Fee 1.80 1.80
Health Service Fee 120.30 120.30
IRA Fee 54.90 54.90
Runner Card Fee 3.60 3.60
Student Body Fee* 276.00 276.00
Campus Programming Fee 15.00 15.00
TOTAL FEES 2,954.00 4,646.00

* Student Body Center Fee includes Student Union Fee of $218.10 and Campus Recreation Center Fee of $241.95.

GRADUATE PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS FEES: $303.00 per unit in addition to mandatory fees and nonresident fees (if applicable).

4. Education Doctoral Students (ED)

Education Doctoral Students
Item Fee ED 0.0 and Above
Tuition Fee 6,648.00
ASB Fee 142.40
Health Facility Fee 1.80
Health Service Fee 120.30
IRA Fee 54.90
Runner Card Fee 3.60
Student Body Fee* 276.00
Campus Programming Fee 15.00
TOTAL FEES 7,262.00

* Student Body Center Fee includes Student Union Fee of $218.10 and Campus Recreation Center Fee of $241.95.

5. Education Doctoral Students (Nursing)

Education Doctoral Students
Item Fee Nursing 0.0 and Above
Tuition Fee 8,580.00
ASB Fee 142.40
Health Facility Fee 1.80
Health Service Fee 120.30
IRA Fee 54.90
Runner Card Fee 3.60
Student Body Fee* 276.00
Campus Programming Fee 15.00
TOTAL FEES 9,194.00
* Student Body Center Fee includes Student Union Fee of $218.10 and Campus Recreation Center Fee of $241.95.

6. Non-Resident Tuition

If you are not a resident of California, you must add $444.00 for each unit of credit you take to your tuition total.
Example Non-Resident Tuition for an undergraduate who wishes to register for 12 units:
  • Total California Resident Tuition and Mandatory Fees: $4,045.00
  • Multiply the number of units (12) by $444: = $5,328.00
  • Add the two amounts together for total non-resident tuition: $4,045.00 + $5,328.00 = $9,373.00
Students may be exempt from non-resident classification if they are a teacher, military service member, California high school graduate who has attended a California high school at least three years, or a dependent child of California residents. If so, you must apply for an exemption every semester through Enrollment Services.

Payment Deadlines

For class registration between April 6, 2026, and May 27, 2026, fees are due by May 28, 2026.

For class registration after May 27, 2026, your fees are due the business day following registration (within 24 hours of registration).

Please see payment methods for fee payment instructions.

If you do not meet the above-stated deadlines or have a financial aid or waiver status, you will be
responsible for a late fee. Please check your MyCSUB account in your Student Center.

YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR FEE PAYMENT

PAYMENT MUST RECEIVED BY THE STATED DEADLINES.

A $20.00 FAILURE TO MEET ADMINISTRATIVE DEADLINE FEE WILL BE CHARGED WHEN PAYMENTS ARE NOT RECEIVED BY THE POSTED DUE DATE.

VERIFY THE AMOUNT DUE BY CHECKING YOUR MyCSUB ACCOUNT

** NO BILLING STATEMENT WILL BE MAILED **

Additional Resources

Housing Status Update (2024-2025)
Disclosures
Terms and Conditions
Confidential Document Submission Portal
Student Forms
External Links
CA Resident's Tuition Payment Plan for Spring 2026
NON-CA Resident's Payment Plans

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Contact Information
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9001 Stockdale Highway
Bakersfield, CA 93311 

Cashier's Phone: (661) 654-3222
SFS Phone: (661) 654-3225
Fax: (661) 654-6743

Office: Administration Building East
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Cashier's Hours: Mon-Fri 8:15 am to 4:45 pm

Cashier's Office: cashiersoffice@csub.edu
Student Financial Services: sfs@csub.edu

California State University, Bakersfield

9001 Stockdale Highway
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 654-CSUB


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