Graduate Cost of Attendance
Cal Poly makes every effort to keep costs to a minimum, and we are proud of our consistently high rankings as a best value college for the money and proven return on investment.
Estimated Costs for 2022/23 Academic Year
Your cost to attend Cal Poly will vary depending on your program, residency status and living arrangements. Our estimates represent the average cost for a student to attend Cal Poly for one academic year.
Most Graduate Programs
California Residents — New (Enrolling for the first time in fall 2022)
| Living on or off Campus | Living With Parents | |
| Fees* | $12,462 | $12,462 |
| Total Tuition and Fees | $12,462 | $12,462 |
| Books | $699 | $699 |
| Supplies | $207 | $207 |
| Housing & Meals | $16,449 | $6,363 |
| Transportation | $729 | $729 |
| Personal/Misc. | $1,515 | $1,515 |
| Estimated Loan Fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | $32,061 | $21,975 |
About California Residents Graduate Costs Estimate (New Students)
This cost estimate is for students who are new to the graduate program. This means that you will be enrolling in the program for the first time in fall 2022.
*Registration Fees: Fees for California residents are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.
Books & Supplies: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter.
Room & Meals: Graduate students may live on-or off-campus and have the option to purchase a meal plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs $1350/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates in order to keep their housing costs more affordable. Actual costs of housing and meals will vary depending on where you live and what meal plan you choose.
Transportation/Personal/Misc: Based on reasonable but modest costs in regards to transportation, clothing, recreation and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.
Loan Fees: Federal Loan borrowers have estimated loan fees added to the cost of attendance.
California Residents — Continuing (First enrolled prior to the 2022-23 academic year)
| Living on or off Campus | Living With Parents | |
| Fees* | $11,754 | $11,754 |
| Total Tuition and Fees | $11,754 | $11,754 |
| Books | $699 | $699 |
| Supplies | $207 | $207 |
| Housing & Meals | $16,449 | $6,363 |
| Transportation | $729 | $729 |
| Personal/Misc. | $1,515 | $1,515 |
| Estimated Loan Fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | $31,353 | $21,267 |
About California Graduate Costs Estimate (Continuing Students)
This cost estimate is for students who are continuing in the graduate program. This means that you enrolled in the program prior to fall 2022.
*Registration Fees: Fees for California residents are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.
Books & Supplies: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter.
Room & Meals: Graduate students may live on-or off-campus and have the option to purchase a meal plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs $1350/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates in order to keep their housing costs more affordable. Actual costs of housing and meals will vary depending on where you live and what meal plan you choose.
Transportation/Personal/Misc: Based on reasonable but modest costs in regards to transportation, clothing, recreation and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.
Loan Fees: Federal Loan borrowers have estimated loan fees added to the cost of attendance.
Non-Residents — New (Enrolling for the first time in fall 2022)
| Domestic Non-Residents | International Non-Residents | |
| Registration Fees* | $12,462 | $12,462 |
| Non-Resident Tuition** | $6,336 | $6,336 |
| International Fee^ | $900 | |
| Health Insurance | $1,416 | |
| Total Tuition and Fees | $18,798 | $21,114 |
| Books | $699 | $699 |
| Supplies | $207 | $207 |
| Housing & Meals | $16,449 | $16,449 |
| Transportation | $729 | $729 |
| Personal/Misc. | $1,515 | $1,515 |
| Estimated Loan Fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | $38,397 | $40,713 |
About Non-Resident Graduate Costs Estimate (New Students)
This cost estimate is for students who are new to the graduate program. This means that you will be enrolling in the program for the first time in fall 2022.
*Registration Fees: Fees are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.
**Non-Resident Tuition: If you are not a California resident, you will pay an additional $264 per unit. We base our estimates of $6,336 per year on the assumption that you will take 8 units per quarter. Your actual amount will vary depending on the number of units you take per quarter.
^International Students: International students will also pay a $900 International Fee and $1416 International Health Insurance Fee.
Books & Supplies: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter.
Housing & Meals: Graduate students may live on-or off-campus and have the option to purchase a meal plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs $1350/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates in order to keep their housing costs more affordable. Actual costs of housing and meals will vary depending on where you live and what meal plan you choose.
Transportation/Personal/Misc: Based on reasonable but modest costs in regards to transportation, clothing, recreation and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.
Loan Fees: Federal Loan borrowers have estimated loan fees added to the cost of attendance.
Non-Residents — Continuing (First enrolled prior to the 2022-23 academic year)
| Domestic Non-Residents | International Non-Residents | |
| Registration Fees* | $11,754 | $11,754 |
| Non-Resident Tuition** | $6,336 | $6,336 |
| International Fee^ | $900 | |
| Health Insurance | $1,416 | |
| Total Tuition and Fees | $18,090 | $20,406 |
| Books | $699 | $699 |
| Supplies | $207 | $207 |
| Housing & Meals | $16,449 | $16,449 |
| Transportation | $729 | $729 |
| Personal/Misc. | $1,515 | $1,515 |
| Estimated Loan Fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | $37,689 | $40,005 |
About Non-Resident Graduate Costs Estimate (Continuing Students)
This cost estimate is for students who are continuing in the graduate program. This means that you enrolled in the program prior to fall 2022.
*Registration Fees: Fees are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.
**Non-Resident Tuition: If you are not a California resident, you will pay an additional $264 per unit. We base our estimates of $6,336 per year on the assumption that you will take 8 units per quarter. Your actual amount will vary depending on the number of units you take per quarter.
^International Students: International students will also pay a $900 International Fee and $1416 International Health Insurance Fee.
Books & Supplies: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter.
Housing & Meals: Graduate students may live on-or off-campus and have the option to purchase a meal plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs $1350/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates in order to keep their housing costs more affordable. Actual costs of housing and meals will vary depending on where you live and what meal plan you choose.
Transportation/Personal/Misc: Based on reasonable but modest costs in regards to transportation, clothing, recreation and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.
Loan Fees: Federal Loan borrowers have estimated loan fees added to the cost of attendance.
Credential Programs
California Residents
| Living on or off Campus | Living with Parents | |
| Registration Fees* | $11,946 | $11,946 |
| Total Tuition and Fees | $11,946 | $11,946 |
| Books | $699 | $699 |
| Supplies | $207 | $207 |
| Housing & Meals | $16,449 | $6,363 |
| Transportation | $729 | $729 |
| Personal/Misc. | $1,515 | $1,515 |
| Estimated Loan Fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total cost of Attendance | $31,545 | $21,459 |
About CA Resident Credential Costs Estimate
*Registration Fees: Fees for California residents are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.
Books & Supplies: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter.
Housing & Meals: Graduate students may live on-or off-campus and have the option to purchase a meal plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs $1350/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates in order to keep their housing costs more affordable. Actual costs of housing and meals will vary depending on where you live and what meal plan you choose.
Transportation/Personal/Misc: Based on reasonable but modest costs in regards to transportation, clothing, recreation and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.
Loan Fees: Federal Loan borrowers have estimated loan fees added to the cost of attendance.
Non Residents
| Domestic Non-Residents | International Non-Residents | |
| Registration Fees* | $11,946 | $11,946 |
| Non-Resident Tuition** | $9,504 | $9,504 |
| International Fee^ | $900 | |
| Health Insurance | $1,416 | |
| Total Tuition and Fees | $21,450 | $23,915 |
| Books | $699 | $699 |
| Supplies | $207 | $207 |
| Housing & Meals | $16,449 | $16,449 |
| Transportation | $729 | $729 |
| Personal/Misc. | $1,515 | $1,515 |
| Estimated Loan Fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | $41,049 | $43,334 |
About Non-Resident Credential Costs Estimate
*Registration Fees: Fees are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.
**Non-Resident Tuition: If you are not a California resident, you will pay an additional $264 per unit. We base our estimates of $6,336 per year on the assumption that you will take 8 units per quarter. Your actual amount will vary depending on the number of units you take per quarter.
^International Students: International students will also pay a $900 International Fee and $1,416 International Health Insurance Fee.
Books & Supplies: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter.
Housing & Meals: Graduate students may live on-or off-campus and have the option to purchase a meal plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs $1350/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates in order to keep their housing costs more affordable. Actual costs of housing and meals will vary depending on where you live and what meal plan you choose.
Transportation/Personal/Misc: Based on reasonable but modest costs in regards to transportation, clothing, recreation and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.
Loan Fees: Federal Loan borrowers have estimated loan fees added to the cost of attendance.
MBA Program
California Residents
| MBA Accelerated (10-month program) |
MBA Traditional (2-year program) |
|
| Registration Fees* | $18,822 | $12,462 |
| Professional Fee | $8,640 | $5,400 |
| Total Tuition and Fees | $27,462 | $17,862 |
| Books | $699 | $699 |
| Supplies | $207 | $207 |
| Housing & Meals | $18,276 | $16,449 |
| Transportation | $810 | $729 |
| Personal/Misc. | $1,683 | $1,515 |
| Estimated Loan Fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | $49,137 | $37,461 |
About CA Resident MBA Costs Estimate
These costs have not been updated for 2022/2023.
*Registration Fees: Fees for California residents are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.
Books & Supplies: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter.
Housing & Meals: Graduate students may live on-or off-campus and have the option to purchase a meal plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs $1350/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates in order to keep their housing costs more affordable. Actual costs of housing and meals will vary depending on where you live and what meal plan you choose.
Transportation/Personal/Misc: Based on reasonable but modest costs in regards to transportation, clothing, recreation and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.
Loan Fees: Federal Loan borrowers have estimated loan fees added to the cost of attendance.
Domestic Non Residents
| MBA Accelerated (10-month program) |
MBA Traditional (2-year program) |
|
| Registration Fees* | $18,822 | $12,462 |
| Non-Resident Tuition** | $12,672 | $7,920 |
| Professional Fee | $8,640 | $5,400 |
| Total Tuition and Fees | $40,134 | $25,782 |
| Books | $699 | $699 |
| Supplies | $207 | $207 |
| Housing & Meals | $18,276 | $16,449 |
| Transportation | $810 | $729 |
| Personal/Misc. | $1,683 | $1,515 |
| Estimated Loan Fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | $61,809 | $45,381 |
About Domestic Non-Resident MBA Costs Estimate
These costs have not been updated for 2022/2023.
*Registration Fees: Fees are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.
**Non-Resident Tuition: If you are not a California resident, you will pay an additional $264 per unit. We base our estimates of $6,336 per year on the assumption that you will take 8 units per quarter. The accelerated MBA program non-resident fees equal $12,672. Your actual amount will vary depending on the number of units you take per quarter.
Books & Supplies: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter.
Housing & Meals: Graduate students may live on-or off-campus and have the option to purchase a meal plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs $1350/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates in order to keep their housing costs more affordable. Actual costs of housing and meals will vary depending on where you live and what meal plan you choose.
Transportation/Personal/Misc: Based on reasonable but modest costs in regards to transportation, clothing, recreation and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.
Loan Fees: Federal Loan borrowers have estimated loan fees added to the cost of attendance.
International
| MBA Accelerated (10-month program) |
MBA Traditional (2-year program) |
|
| Registration Fees* | $18,822 | $12,462 |
| Non-Resident Tuition** | $12,672 | $7,920 |
| Professional Fee | $8,640 | $5,400 |
| International Fee^ | $900 | $900 |
| Health Insurance | $1,640 | $1,491 |
| Total Tuition and Fees | $42,674 | $28,173 |
| Books | $699 | $699 |
| Supplies | $207 | $207 |
| Housing & Meals | $18,276 | $16,449 |
| Transportation | $810 | $729 |
| Personal/Misc. | $1,683 | $1,515 |
| Estimated Loan Fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | $64,349 | $47,772 |
About International MBA Costs Estimate
These costs have not been updated for 2022/2023.
*Registration Fees: Fees are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.
**Non-Resident Tuition: If you are not a California resident, you will pay an additional $264 per unit. We base our estimates of $6,336 per year on the assumption that you will take 8 units per quarter. The accelerated MBA program non-resident fees equal $12,672. Your actual amount will vary depending on the number of units you take per quarter.
^International Students: International students will also pay a $900 International Fee and $1368 International Health Insurance Fee.
Books & Supplies: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter.
Housing & Meals: Graduate students may live on-or off-campus and have the option to purchase a meal plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs $1350/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates in order to keep their housing costs more affordable. Actual costs of housing and meals will vary depending on where you live and what meal plan you choose.
Transportation/Personal/Misc: Based on reasonable but modest costs in regards to transportation, clothing, recreation and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.
Loan Fees: Federal Loan borrowers have estimated loan fees added to the cost of attendance.
Other Orfaela College of Business Graduate Programs
Domestic Students
| MS Accounting or MS Taxation |
MS Business Analytics |
MS Packaging Value Chain (online) |
MS Quantitative Economics |
|
| Registration Fees* | $24,795 | $31,275 | $28,000 | $25,650 |
| Professional/Other Fees | $1,659 | $1,659 | $1,659 | |
| Total Tuition and Fees | $26,454 | $32,934 | $28,000 | $27,309 |
| Books | $699 | $699 | $699 | $699 |
| Supplies | $207 | $207 | $207 | $207 |
| Housing & Meals | $18,276 | $18,276 | $16,449 | $18,276 |
| Transportation | $810 | $810 | $729 | $810 |
| Personal/Misc. | $1,683 | $1,683 | $1,515 | $1,683 |
| Estimated Loan Fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | $48,129 | $54,609 | $47,599 | $48,984 |
About These Domestic Costs Estimate
These costs have not been updated for 2022/2023.
*Registration Fees: Fees are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.
Books & Supplies: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter.
Housing & Meals: Graduate students may live on-or off-campus and have the option to purchase a meal plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs $1350/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates in order to keep their housing costs more affordable. Actual costs of housing and meals will vary depending on where you live and what meal plan you choose.
Transportation/Personal/Misc: Based on reasonable but modest costs in regards to transportation, clothing, recreation and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.
Loan Fees: Federal Loan borrowers have estimated loan fees added to the cost of attendance.
International Students
| MS Accounting or MS Taxation |
MS Business Analytics |
MS Packaging Value Chain (online) |
MS Quantitative Economics |
|
| Registration Fees* | $24,795 | $31,275 | $28,000 | $25,650 |
| Professional/Other Fees | $1,553 | $1,659 | $1,659 | |
| International Fee^ | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Health Insurance | $1,368 | $1,640 | $1,640 | |
| Total Tuition and Fees | $28,616 | $35,474 | $28,000 | $29,849 |
| Books | $681 | $699 | $699 | $699 |
| Supplies | $207 | $207 | $207 | $207 |
| Housing & Meals | $17,451 | $18,276 | $16,449 | $18,276 |
| Transportation | $789 | $810 | $729 | $810 |
| Personal/Misc. | $1,644 | $1,683 | $1,515 | $1,683 |
| Estimated Loan Fees | $72 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | $49,460 | $57,149 | $47,599 | $51,524 |
About These International Costs Estimate
These costs have not been updated for 2022/2023.
*Registration Fees: Fees are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.
^International Students: International students will also pay a $900 International Fee and $1368 International Health Insurance Fee.
Books & Supplies: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter.
Housing & Meals: Graduate students may live on-or off-campus and have the option to purchase a meal plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs $1350/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates in order to keep their housing costs more affordable. Actual costs of housing and meals will vary depending on where you live and what meal plan you choose.
Transportation/Personal/Misc: Based on reasonable but modest costs in regards to transportation, clothing, recreation and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.
Loan Fees: Federal Loan borrowers have estimated loan fees added to the cost of attendance.
MS Fire Protection Program
Domestic Students
| MS Fire Protection | MS Fire Protection (online program) |
|
| Registration Fees* | $16,560 | $16,560 |
| Additional Fees | $1,659 | $1,659 |
| Total Tuition and Fees | $18,219 | $18,219 |
| Books | $906 | $906 |
| Housing & Meals | $16,449 | $16,449 |
| Transportation | $729 | $729 |
| Personal/Misc. | $1,515 | $1,515 |
| Estimated Loan Fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | $37,818 | $37,818 |
About These Domestic Costs Estimate
These costs have not been updated for 2022/2023.
*Registration Fees: Fees are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.
Books & Supplies: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter.
Housing & Meals: Graduate students may live on-or off-campus and have the option to purchase a meal plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs $1350/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates in order to keep their housing costs more affordable. Actual costs of housing and meals will vary depending on where you live and what meal plan you choose.
Transportation/Personal/Misc: Based on reasonable but modest costs in regards to transportation, clothing, recreation and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.
Loan Fees: Federal Loan borrowers have estimated loan fees added to the cost of attendance.
International Students
| MS Fire Protection | |
| Registration Fees* | $16,560 |
| Additional Fees | $1,659 |
| International Fee^ | $900 |
| Health Insurance | $1,491 |
| Total Tuition and Fees | $20,610 |
| Books | $906 |
| Housing & Meals | $16,449 |
| Transportation | $729 |
| Personal/Misc. | $1,515 |
| Estimated Loan Fees | $0 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | $40,209 |
About These International Costs Estimate
These costs have not been updated for 2022/2023.
*Registration Fees: Fees are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.
^International Students: International students will also pay a $900 International Fee and $1368 International Health Insurance Fee.
Books & Supplies: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter.
Housing & Meals: Graduate students may live on-or off-campus and have the option to purchase a meal plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs $1350/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates in order to keep their housing costs more affordable. Actual costs of housing and meals will vary depending on where you live and what meal plan you choose.
Transportation/Personal/Misc: Based on reasonable but modest costs in regards to transportation, clothing, recreation and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.
Loan Fees: Federal Loan borrowers have estimated loan fees added to the cost of attendance.