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Undergraduate Costs 2023-24

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Estimated Costs for 2023/24 Academic Year

Your costs of attendance 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.

Undergraduate California Residents

New Student (Enrolling for the first time in fall 2023)

  Living in Residence Hall Living with Family
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $12,204 $12,204
Tuition and Fees (College of Science and Math or College of Business) $11,706 $11,706
Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $11,490 $11,490
     
Books and Materials $1,089 $1,089
Housing  $10,476 $2,880
Food $6,744 $3,690
Miscellaneous costs $1,848 $1,848
Transportation $1,089 $1,089
 Loan Fees $72 $72
Total Non-Tuition and Fee Expenses $21,318 $10,668
     
Total (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $33,522 $22,872
Total (College of Science and Math or College of Business) $33,024 $22,374
Total (College of Liberal Arts) $32,808 $22,158

About CA Resident Cost Estimates

Registration Fees: Fees are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.

Books, Supplies, Materials, and Equipment: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter. Note: With documentation, the cost of purchasing a computer can be added to your cost of attendance; however, this does not guarantee additional aid eligibility.

Transportation/Personal/Misc.: These estimated expenses are based on reasonable but modest costs including transportation, clothing, recreation, and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.

Housing & Food: First-year students are required to live on-campus and purchase a first-year dining plan. The actual cost of housing and food will vary depending on where you live and which dining plan you choose. Transfer students may live on or off-campus and have the option to purchase a campus community dining plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs about $2,160/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates and rent multi-bedroom apartments to lower their housing costs. The actual cost of housing and food will vary depending on where you live and your dietary needs. 

Loan Fees: Federal loan borrowers have estimated loan fees added to the cost of attendance.

Continuing Student (First enrolled in fall 2022)

  Living Off/On Campus* Living with Family
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $11,340 $11,340
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $11,088 $11,088
Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $10,776 $10,776
     
Books and Materials $1,089 $1,089
Housing $12,810 $2,880
Food $5,232 $3,690
Miscellaneous Costs $1,848 $1,848
Transportation $1,089 $1,089
Loan Fees $72 $72
Total Non-Tuition and Fee Expenses $22,140 $10,668
     
Total (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $33,480 $22,008
Total (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $33,228 $21,756
Total (College of Liberal Arts) $32,916 $21,444
*On campus add $906    

About CA Resident Cost Estimates

Registration Fees: Fees are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.

Books, Supplies, Materials, and Equipment: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter. Note: With documentation, the cost of purchasing a computer can be added to your cost of attendance; however, this does not guarantee additional aid eligibility.

Transportation/Personal/Misc.: These estimated expenses are based on reasonable but modest costs including transportation, clothing, recreation, and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.

Housing & Food: Some second-year students are required to live on-campus and have the option to purchase a campus community dining plan. The actual cost of housing and food will vary depending on where you live and your dietary needs. Other continuing students may live on or off-campus and have the option to purchase a campus community dining plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs $2,160/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates and rent multi-bedroom apartments to lower their housing costs. The actual cost of housing and food will vary depending on where you live and your dietary needs. 

Loan Fees: Federal loan borrowers have estimated loan fees added to the cost of attendance.

Continuing Student (First enrolled in fall 2021 or earlier)

  Living Off/On Campus* Living With Family
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture, Agriculture, Science and Math or Business) $10,476 $10,476
Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $10,062 $10,062
     
Books and Materials $1,089 $1,089
Housing $12,810 $2,880
Food $5,232 $3,690
Miscellaneous Costs $1,848 $1,848
Transportation $1,089 $1,089
Loan Fees $72 $72
Total Non-Tuition and Fee Expenses $22,140 $10,668
     
Total (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture, Agriculture, Science and Math or Business​​​​) $32,616 $21,144
Total (College of Liberal Arts) $32,202 $20,730
*On campus add $906    

About CA Resident Cost Estimates

Registration Fees: Fees are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.

Books, Supplies, Materials, and Equipment: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter. Note: With documentation, the cost of purchasing a computer can be added to your cost of attendance; however, this does not guarantee additional aid eligibility.

Transportation/Personal/Misc.: These estimated expenses are based on reasonable but modest costs including transportation, clothing, recreation, and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.

Housing & Food: Some second-year students are required to live on-campus and have the option to purchase a campus community dining plan. The actual cost of housing and food will vary depending on where you live and your dietary needs. Other continuing students may live on or off-campus and have the option to purchase a campus community dining plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs $2,160/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates and rent multi-bedroom apartments to lower their housing costs. The actual cost of housing and food will vary depending on where you live and your dietary needs. 

Loan Fees: Federal loan borrowers have estimated loan fees added to the cost of attendance.

Undergraduate Non Residents 

New Student (Enrolling for the first time in fall 2023)

  Living in Residence Hall
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $12,204
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $11,706
Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $11,490
Non-Resident Tuition** $11,880
Opportunity Fee*** $8,304
Total Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $32,388
Total Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $31,890
Total Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $31,674
   
Books and Materials $1,089
Housing $10,476
Food $6,744
Miscellaneous Costs $1,848
Transportation $1,089
Loan Fees $72
Total Non-Tuition and Fee Expenses $21,318
   
Total (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $53,706
Total (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $53,208
Total (College of Liberal Arts) $52,992

About Non-Resident Cost Estimates

Registration Fees: Fees are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.

Books, Supplies, Materials, and Equipment: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter. Note: With documentation, the cost of purchasing a computer can be added to your cost of attendance; however, this does not guarantee additional aid eligibility.

Transportation/Personal/Misc.: These estimated expenses are based on reasonable but modest costs including transportation, clothing, recreation, and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.

Housing & Food: First-year students are required to live on-campus and purchase a first-year dining plan. The actual cost of housing and food will vary depending on where you live and which dining plan you choose. Transfer students may live on or off-campus and have the option to purchase a campus community dining plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs about $2,160/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates and rent multi-bedroom apartments to lower their housing costs. The actual cost of housing and food will vary depending on where you live and your dietary needs. 

**Non-Resident Tuition: In addition to in-state tuition and fees, non-California residents pay $264 per unit in non-resident tuition. The cost of attendance estimated above is based on an average unit load of 15 units per quarter.  Your actual quarterly non-resident tuition will vary depending on the number of units you take each quarter.

***Opportunity Fee: This non-resident undergraduate fee is based on your first year of attendance and does not change.

Loan Fees: Federal loan borrowers have estimated loan fees added to the cost of attendance.

Continuing Student (First enrolled in fall 2022)

  Living Off/On Campus*
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $11,340
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $11,088
Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $10,776
Non-Resident Tuition**  $11,880
Opportunity Fee*** $8,040
Total Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $31,260
Total Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $31,008
Total Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $30,696
   
Books and Materials $1,089
Housing $12,810
Food $5,232
Miscellaneous Costs $1,848
Transportation $1,089
Loan Fees $72
Total Non-Tuition and Fee Expenses $22,140
   
Total (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $53,400
Total (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $53,148
Total (College of Liberal Arts) $52,836
*On campus add $906  

About Non-Resident Cost Estimates

Registration Fees: Fees are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.

Books, Supplies, Materials, and Equipment: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter. Note: With documentation, the cost of purchasing a computer can be added to your cost of attendance; however, this does not guarantee additional aid eligibility.

Transportation/Personal/Misc.: These estimated expenses are based on reasonable but modest costs including transportation, clothing, recreation, and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.

Housing & Food: Some second-year students are required to live on-campus and have the option to purchase a campus community dining plan. The actual cost of housing and food will vary depending on where you live and your dietary needs. Other continuing students may live on or off-campus and have the option to purchase a campus community dining plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs $2,160/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates and rent multi-bedroom apartments to lower their housing costs. The actual cost of housing and food will vary depending on where you live and your dietary needs. 

**Non-Resident Tuition: In addition to in-state tuition and fees, non-California residents pay $264 per unit in non-resident tuition. The cost of attendance estimated above is based on an average unit load of 15 units per quarter.  Your actual quarterly non-resident tuition will vary depending on the number of units you take each quarter.

***Opportunity Fee: This non-resident undergraduate fee is based on your first year of attendance and does not change.

Loan Fees: Federal loan borrowers have estimated loan fees added to the cost of attendance.

Continuing Student (First enrolled in fall 2021)

  Living Off/On Campus*
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture, Science and Math, Agriculture or Business) $10,476
Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $10,062
Non-Resident Tuition**  $11,880
Opportunity Fee*** $6,030
Total Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture, Science and Math, Agriculture or Business) $28,386
Total Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $27,972
   
Books and Materials $1,089
Housing $12,810
Food $5,232
Miscellaneous Costs $1,848
Transportation $1,089
Loan Fees $72
Total Non-Tuition and Fee Expenses $22,140
   
Total (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture, Science and Math, Agriculture or Business) $50,526
Total (College of Liberal Arts) $50,112
*On campus add $906  

About Non-Resident Cost Estimates

Registration Fees: Fees are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.

Books, Supplies, Materials, and Equipment: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter. Note: With documentation, the cost of purchasing a computer can be added to your cost of attendance; however, this does not guarantee additional aid eligibility.

Transportation/Personal/Misc.: These estimated expenses are based on reasonable but modest costs including transportation, clothing, recreation, and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.

Housing & Food: Some second-year students are required to live on-campus and have the option to purchase a campus community dining plan. The actual cost of housing and food will vary depending on where you live and your dietary needs. Other continuing students may live on or off-campus and have the option to purchase a campus community dining plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs $2,160/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates and rent multi-bedroom apartments to lower their housing costs. The actual cost of housing and food will vary depending on where you live and your dietary needs. 

**Non-Resident Tuition: In addition to in-state tuition and fees, non-California residents pay $264 per unit in non-resident tuition. The cost of attendance estimated above is based on an average unit load of 15 units per quarter.  Your actual quarterly non-resident tuition will vary depending on the number of units you take each quarter.

***Opportunity Fee: This non-resident undergraduate fee is based on your first year of attendance and does not change.

Loan Fees: Federal loan borrowers have estimated loan fees added to the cost of attendance.

Continuing Student (First enrolled in fall 2020)

  Living Off/On Campus*
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture, Science and Math, Agriculture or Business) $10,476
Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $10,062
Non-Resident Tuition**  $11,880
Opportunity Fee*** $4,020
Total Tuition and Fees ((Colleges of Engineering, Architecture, Science and Math, Agriculture or Business) $26,376
Total Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $25,962
   
Books and Materials $1,089
Housing $12,810
Food  $5,232
Miscellaneous Costs $1,848
Transportation $1,089
Loan Fees $72
Total Non-Tuition and Fee Expenses $22,140
   
Total (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture, Science and Math, Agriculture or Business) $48,516
Total (College of Liberal Arts) $48,102
*On campus add $906  

About Non-Resident Cost Estimates

Registration Fees: Fees are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.

Books, Supplies, Materials, and Equipment: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter. Note: With documentation, the cost of purchasing a computer can be added to your cost of attendance; however, this does not guarantee additional aid eligibility.

Transportation/Personal/Misc.: These estimated expenses are based on reasonable but modest costs including transportation, clothing, recreation, and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.

Housing & Food: Some second-year students are required to live on-campus and have the option to purchase a campus community dining plan. The actual cost of housing and food will vary depending on where you live and your dietary needs. Other continuing students may live on or off-campus and have the option to purchase a campus community dining plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs $2,160/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates and rent multi-bedroom apartments to lower their housing costs. The actual cost of housing and food will vary depending on where you live and your dietary needs. 

**Non-Resident Tuition: In addition to in-state tuition and fees, non-California residents pay $264 per unit in non-resident tuition. The cost of attendance estimated above is based on an average unit load of 15 units per quarter.  Your actual quarterly non-resident tuition will vary depending on the number of units you take each quarter.

***Opportunity Fee: This non-resident undergraduate fee is based on your first year of attendance and does not change.

Loan Fees: Federal loan borrowers have estimated loan fees added to the cost of attendance.

Continuing Student (First enrolled in fall 2019)

  Living Off/On Campus*
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture, Science and Math, Agriculture or Business) $10,476
Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $10,062
Non-Resident Tuition**  $11,880
Opportunity Fee*** $2,010
Total Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture, Science and Math, Agriculture or Business) $24,366
Total Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $23,952
   
Books and Materials $1,089
Housing $12,810
Food $5,232
Miscellaneous Costs $1,848
Transportation $1,089
Loan Fees $72
Total Non-Tuition and Fee Expenses $22,140
   
Total (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture, Science and Math, Agriculture or Business) $46,506
Total (College of Liberal Arts) $46,092
*On campus add $906  

About Non-Resident Cost Estimates

Registration Fees: Fees are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.

Books, Supplies, Materials, and Equipment: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter. Note: With documentation, the cost of purchasing a computer can be added to your cost of attendance; however, this does not guarantee additional aid eligibility.

Transportation/Personal/Misc.: These estimated expenses are based on reasonable but modest costs including transportation, clothing, recreation, and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.

Housing & Food: Some second-year students are required to live on-campus and have the option to purchase a campus community dining plan. The actual cost of housing and food will vary depending on where you live and your dietary needs. Other continuing students may live on or off-campus and have the option to purchase a campus community dining plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs $2,160/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates and rent multi-bedroom apartments to lower their housing costs. The actual cost of housing and food will vary depending on where you live and your dietary needs. 

**Non-Resident Tuition: In addition to in-state tuition and fees, non-California residents pay $264 per unit in non-resident tuition. The cost of attendance estimated above is based on an average unit load of 15 units per quarter.  Your actual quarterly non-resident tuition will vary depending on the number of units you take each quarter.

***Opportunity Fee: This non-resident undergraduate fee is based on your first year of attendance and does not change.

Loan Fees: Federal loan borrowers have estimated loan fees added to the cost of attendance.

Continuing Student (First enrolled in fall 2018 or earlier)

  Living Off/On Campus*
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture, Science and Math, Agriculture or Business) $10,476
Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $10,062
Non-Resident Tuition**  $11,880
Opportunity Fee*** $0
Total Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture, Science and Math, Agriculture or Business) $22,356
Total Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $21,942
   
Books and Materials $1,089
Housing $12,810
Food $5,232
Miscellaneous Costs $1,848
Transportation $1,089
Loan Fees $72
Total Non-Tuition and Fee Expenses $22,140
   
Total (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture, Science and Math, Agriculture or Business) $44,496
Total (College of Liberal Arts) $44,082
*On campus add $906  

About Non-Resident Cost Estimates

Registration Fees: Fees are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.

Books, Supplies, Materials, and Equipment: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter. Note: With documentation, the cost of purchasing a computer can be added to your cost of attendance; however, this does not guarantee additional aid eligibility.

Transportation/Personal/Misc.: These estimated expenses are based on reasonable but modest costs including transportation, clothing, recreation, and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.

Housing & Food: Some second-year students are required to live on-campus and have the option to purchase a campus community dining plan. The actual cost of housing and food will vary depending on where you live and your dietary needs. Other continuing students may live on or off-campus and have the option to purchase a campus community dining plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs $2,160/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates and rent multi-bedroom apartments to lower their housing costs. The actual cost of housing and food will vary depending on where you live and your dietary needs. 

**Non-Resident Tuition: In addition to in-state tuition and fees, non-California residents pay $264 per unit in non-resident tuition. The cost of attendance estimated above is based on an average unit load of 15 units per quarter.  Your actual quarterly non-resident tuition will vary depending on the number of units you take each quarter.

***Opportunity Fee: This non-resident undergraduate fee is based on your first year of attendance and does not change.

Loan Fees: Federal loan borrowers have estimated loan fees added to the cost of attendance.

Undergraduate Transfer Students 

New Transfer Student - California Resident (Enrolling for the first time in 2023)

  Living Off/On Campus* Living with Family
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $12,204 $12,204
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $11,706 $11,706
Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $11,490 $11,490
     
Books and Materials $1,089 $1,089
Housing $12,810 $2,880
Food $5,232 $3,690
Miscellaneous Costs $1,848 $1,848
Transportation $1,089 $1,089
Loan Fees $72 $72
Total Non-Tuition and Fee Expenses $22,140 $10,668
     
Total (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $34,344 $22,872
Total (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $33,846 $22,374
Total (College of Liberal Arts) $33,630 $22,158
*On campus add $906    

About CA Resident Cost Estimates

Registration Fees: Fees are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.

Books, Supplies, Materials, and Equipment: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter. Note: With documentation, the cost of purchasing a computer can be added to your cost of attendance; however, this does not guarantee additional aid eligibility.

Transportation/Personal/Misc.: These estimated expenses are based on reasonable but modest costs including transportation, clothing, recreation, and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.

Housing & Food: The actual cost of housing and food will vary depending on where you live and which dining plan you choose. Transfer students may live on or off-campus and have the option to purchase a campus community dining plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs about $2,160/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates and rent multi-bedroom apartments to lower their housing costs. The actual cost of housing and food will vary depending on where you live and your dietary needs. 

Loan Fees: Federal loan borrowers have estimated loan fees added to the cost of attendance.

New Transfer Student - Non Resident (Enrolling for the first time in fall 2023)

  Living Off/On Campus*
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $12,204
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $11,706
Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $11,490
Non-Resident Tuition**  $11,880
Opportunity Fee*** $8,304
Total Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $32,388
Total Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $31,890
Total Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $31,674
   
Books and Materials $1,089
Housing $12,810
Food $5,232
Miscellaneous Costs $1,848
Transportation $1,089
Loan Fees $72
Total Non-Tuition and Fee Expenses $22,140
   
Total (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $54,528
Total (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $54,030
Total (College of Liberal Arts) $53,814
*On campus add $906  

About Non-Resident Cost Estimates

Registration Fees: Fees are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.

Books, Supplies, Materials, and Equipment: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter. Note: With documentation, the cost of purchasing a computer can be added to your cost of attendance; however, this does not guarantee additional aid eligibility.

Transportation/Personal/Misc.: These estimated expenses are based on reasonable but modest costs including transportation, clothing, recreation, and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.

Housing & Food: The actual cost of housing and food will vary depending on where you live and which dining plan you choose. Transfer students may live on or off-campus and have the option to purchase a campus community dining plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs about $2,160/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates and rent multi-bedroom apartments to lower their housing costs. The actual cost of housing and food will vary depending on where you live and your dietary needs. 

**Non-Resident Tuition: In addition to in-state tuition and fees, non-California residents pay $264 per unit in non-resident tuition. The cost of attendance estimated above is based on an average unit load of 15 units per quarter.  Your actual quarterly non-resident tuition will vary depending on the number of units you take each quarter.

***Opportunity Fee: This non-resident undergraduate fee is based on your first year of attendance and does not change.

Loan Fees: Federal loan borrowers have estimated loan fees added to the cost of attendance.

New Transfer Student - International (Enrolling for the first time in fall 2023)

  Living Off/On Campus*
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $12,204
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $11,706
Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $11,490
Non-Resident Tuition**  $11,880
Opportunity Fee*** $8,304
International Fee $900
Mandatory Health Insurance  $1,586
Total Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $34,874
Total Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $34,376
Total Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $34,160
   
Books and Materials $1,089
Housing $12,810
Food $5,232
Miscellaneous Costs $1,848
Transportation $1,089
Loan Fees $72
Total Non-Tuition and Fee Expenses $22,140
   
Total (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $57,014
Total (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $56,516
Total (College of Liberal Arts) $56,300
*On campus add $906  

About International Student Cost Estimates

Registration Fees: Fees are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.

Books, Supplies, Materials, and Equipment: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter. Note: With documentation, the cost of purchasing a computer can be added to your cost of attendance; however, this does not guarantee additional aid eligibility.

Transportation/Personal/Misc.: These estimated expenses are based on reasonable but modest costs including transportation, clothing, recreation, and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.

Housing & Food: The actual cost of housing and food will vary depending on where you live and which dining plan you choose. Transfer students may live on or off-campus and have the option to purchase a campus community dining plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs about $2,160/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates and rent multi-bedroom apartments to lower their housing costs. The actual cost of housing and food will vary depending on where you live and your dietary needs. 

**Non-Resident Tuition: In addition to in-state tuition and fees, non-California residents pay $264 per unit in non-resident tuition. The cost of attendance estimated above is based on an average unit load of 15 units per quarter.  Your actual quarterly non-resident tuition will vary depending on the number of units you take each quarter.

***Opportunity Fee: This non-resident undergraduate fee is based on your first year of attendance and does not change.

International Fees and Mandatory Medical Insurance: International students pay an additional fee of $300 per quarter in addition to a quarterly charge for a mandatory health insurance plan.

Undergraduate International

New Student (Enrolling for the first time in fall 2023)

  Living in Residence Hall
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $12,204
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $11,706
Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $11,490
Non-Resident Tuition**  $11,880
Opportunity Fee*** $8,304
International Fee $900
Mandatory Health Insurance  $1,586
Total Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $34,874
Total Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $34,376
Total Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $34,160
   
Books and Materials $1,089
Housing $10,476
Food $6,744
Miscellaneous Costs $1,848
Transportation $1,089
Loan Fees $72
Total Non-Tuition and Fee Expenses $21,318
   
Total (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $ 56,192
Total (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $55,694
Total (College of Liberal Arts) $55,478

About International Student Cost Estimates

Registration Fees: Fees are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.

Books, Supplies, Materials, and Equipment: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter. Note: With documentation, the cost of purchasing a computer can be added to your cost of attendance; however, this does not guarantee additional aid eligibility.

Transportation/Personal/Misc.: These estimated expenses are based on reasonable but modest costs including transportation, clothing, recreation, and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.

Housing & Food: First-year students are required to live on-campus and purchase a first-year dining plan. The actual cost of housing and food will vary depending on where you live and which dining plan you choose. Transfer students may live on-or off-campus and have the option to purchase a campus community dining plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs $2,160/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates and rent multi-bedroom apartments to lower their housing costs. The actual cost of housing and food will vary depending on where you live and your dietary needs. 

**Non-Resident Tuition: In addition to in-state tuition and fees, non-California residents pay $264 per unit in non-resident tuition. The cost of attendance estimated above is based on an average unit load of 15 units per quarter.  Your actual quarterly non-resident tuition will vary depending on the number of units you take each quarter.

***Opportunity Fee: This non-resident undergraduate fee is based on your first year of attendance and does not change.

International Fees and Mandatory Medical Insurance: International students pay an additional fee of $300 per quarter in addition to a quarterly charge for a mandatory health insurance plan.

Continuing Student (First enrolled in fall 2022)

  Living Off/On Campus*
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $11,340
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $11,088
Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $10,776
Non-Resident Tuition**  $11,880
Opportunity Fee*** $8,040
International Fee $900
Mandatory Health Insurance  $1,491
Total Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $33,746
Total Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $33,494
Total Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $33,182
   
Books and Materials $1,089
Housing $12,810
Food $5,232
Miscellaneous Costs $1,848
Transportation $1,089
Loan Fees $72
Total Non-Tuition and Fee Expenses $22,140
   
Total (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $55,886
Total (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $55,634
Total (College of Liberal Arts) $55,322
*On campus add $906  

About International Student Cost Estimates

Registration Fees: Fees are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.

Books, Supplies, Materials, and Equipment: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter. Note: With documentation, the cost of purchasing a computer can be added to your cost of attendance; however, this does not guarantee additional aid eligibility.

Transportation/Personal/Misc.: These estimated expenses are based on reasonable but modest costs including transportation, clothing, recreation, and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.

Housing & Food: Some second-year students are required to live on-campus and have the option to purchase a campus community dining plan. The actual cost of housing and food will vary depending on where you live and your dietary needs. Other continuing students may live on or off-campus and have the option to purchase a campus community dining plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs $2,160/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates and rent multi-bedroom apartments to lower their housing costs. The actual cost of housing and food will vary depending on where you live and your dietary needs. 

**Non-Resident Tuition: In addition to in-state tuition and fees, non-California residents pay $264 per unit in non-resident tuition. The cost of attendance estimated above is based on an average unit load of 15 units per quarter.  Your actual quarterly non-resident tuition will vary depending on the number of units you take each quarter.

***Opportunity Fee: This non-resident undergraduate fee is based on your first year of attendance and does not change.

International Fees and Mandatory Medical Insurance: International students pay an additional fee of $300 per quarter in addition to a quarterly charge for a mandatory health insurance plan.

Continuing Student (First enrolled in fall 2021)

  Living Off/On Campus*
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture, Science and Math, Agriculture or Business) $10,476
Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $10,062
Non-Resident Tuition**  $11,880
Opportunity Fee*** $6,030
International Fee $900
Mandatory Health Insurance  $1,586
Total Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture, Science and Math, Agriculture or Business)  $30,872
Total Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $30,458
   
Books and Materials $1,089
Housing $12,810
Food $5,232
Miscellaneous Costs $1,848
Transportation $1,089
Loan Fees $72
Total Non-Tuition and Fee Expenses $22,140
   
Total Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture, Science and Math, Agriculture or Business) $53,012
Total (College of Liberal Arts) $52,598
*On campus add $906  

About International Student Cost Estimates

Registration Fees: Fees are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.

Books, Supplies, Materials, and Equipment: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter. Note: With documentation, the cost of purchasing a computer can be added to your cost of attendance; however, this does not guarantee additional aid eligibility.

Transportation/Personal/Misc.: These estimated expenses are based on reasonable but modest costs including transportation, clothing, recreation, and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.

Housing & Food: Some second-year students are required to live on-campus and have the option to purchase a campus community dining plan. The actual cost of housing and food will vary depending on where you live and your dietary needs. Other continuing students may live on or off-campus and have the option to purchase a campus community dining plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs $2,160/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates and rent multi-bedroom apartments to lower their housing costs. The actual cost of housing and food will vary depending on where you live and your dietary needs. 

**Non-Resident Tuition: In addition to in-state tuition and fees, non-California residents pay $264 per unit in non-resident tuition. The cost of attendance estimated above is based on an average unit load of 15 units per quarter.  Your actual quarterly non-resident tuition will vary depending on the number of units you take each quarter.

***Opportunity Fee: This non-resident undergraduate fee is based on your first year of attendance and does not change.

International Fees and Mandatory Medical Insurance: International students pay an additional fee of $300 per quarter in addition to a quarterly charge for a mandatory health insurance plan.

Continuing Student (First enrolled in fall 2020)

  Living Off/On Campus*
Tuition and Fees Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture, Science and Math, Agriculture or Business) $10,476
Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $10,062
Non-Resident Tuition**  $11,880
Opportunity Fee*** $4,020
International Fee $900
Mandatory Health Insurance  $1,586
Total Tuition and Fees Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture, Science and Math, Agriculture or Business) $28,862
Total Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $28,448
   
Books and Materials $1,089
Housing $12,810
Food $5,232
Miscellaneous Costs $1,848
Transportation $1,089
Loan Fees $72
Total Non-Tuition and Fee Expenses $22,140
   
Total  (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture, Science and Math, Agriculture or Business) $51,002
Total (College of Liberal Arts) $50,588
*On campus add $906  

About International Student Cost Estimates

Student Cost Estimates

Registration Fees: Fees are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.

Books, Supplies, Materials, and Equipment: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter. Note: With documentation, the cost of purchasing a computer can be added to your cost of attendance; however, this does not guarantee additional aid eligibility.

Transportation/Personal/Misc.: These estimated expenses are based on reasonable but modest costs including transportation, clothing, recreation, and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.

Housing & Food: Some second-year students are required to live on-campus and have the option to purchase a campus community dining plan. The actual cost of housing and food will vary depending on where you live and your dietary needs. Other continuing students may live on or off-campus and have the option to purchase a campus community dining plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs $2,160/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates and rent multi-bedroom apartments to lower their housing costs. The actual cost of housing and food will vary depending on where you live and your dietary needs. 

**Non-Resident Tuition: In addition to in-state tuition and fees, non-California residents pay $264 per unit in non-resident tuition. The cost of attendance estimated above is based on an average unit load of 15 units per quarter.  Your actual quarterly non-resident tuition will vary depending on the number of units you take each quarter.

***Opportunity Fee: This non-resident undergraduate fee is based on your first year of attendance and does not change.

International Fees and Mandatory Medical Insurance: International students pay an additional fee of $300 per quarter in addition to a quarterly charge for a mandatory health insurance plan.

Continuing Student (First enrolled in fall 2019)

  Living Off/On Campus
Tuition and Fees Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture, Science and Math, Agriculture or Business) $10,476
Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $10,062
Non-Resident Tuition**  $11,880
Opportunity Fee*** $2,010
International Fee $900
Mandatory Health Insurance  $1,586
Total Tuition and Fees Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture, Science and Math, Agriculture or Business) $26,852
Total Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $26,438
   
Books and Materials $1,089
Housing $12,800
Food $5,232
Miscellaneous Costs $1,848
Transportation $1,089
Loan Fees $72
Total Non-Tuition and Fee Expenses $22,130
   
Total  (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture, Science and Math, Agriculture or Business) $48,982
Total (College of Liberal Arts) $48,568

About International Student Cost Estimates

Registration Fees: Fees are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.

Books, Supplies, Materials, and Equipment: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter. Note: With documentation, the cost of purchasing a computer can be added to your cost of attendance; however, this does not guarantee additional aid eligibility.

Transportation/Personal/Misc.: These estimated expenses are based on reasonable but modest costs including transportation, clothing, recreation, and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.

Housing & Food: Some second-year students are required to live on-campus and have the option to purchase a campus community dining plan. The actual cost of housing and food will vary depending on where you live and your dietary needs. Other continuing students may live on or off-campus and have the option to purchase a campus community dining plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs $2,160/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates and rent multi-bedroom apartments to lower their housing costs. The actual cost of housing and food will vary depending on where you live and your dietary needs. 

**Non-Resident Tuition: In addition to in-state tuition and fees, non-California residents pay $264 per unit in non-resident tuition. The cost of attendance estimated above is based on an average unit load of 15 units per quarter.  Your actual quarterly non-resident tuition will vary depending on the number of units you take each quarter.

***Opportunity Fee: This non-resident undergraduate fee is based on your first year of attendance and does not change.

International Fees and Mandatory Medical Insurance: International students pay an additional fee of $300 per quarter in addition to a quarterly charge for a mandatory health insurance plan.

Continuing Student (First enrolled in fall 2018 or earlier)

  Living Off/On Campus
Tuition and Fees Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture, Science and Math, Agriculture or Business) $10,476
Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $10,062
Non-Resident Tuition**  $11,880
Opportunity Fee*** $0
International Fee $900
Mandatory Health Insurance  $1,586
Total Tuition and Fees Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture, Science and Math, Agriculture or Business) $24,842
Total Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $24,428
   
Books and Materials $1,089
Housing $12,800
Food $5,232
Miscellaneous Costs $1,848
Transportation $1,089
Loan Fees $72
Total Non-Tuition and Fee Expenses $22,130
   
Total  (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture, Science and Math, Agriculture or Business) $46,972
Total (College of Liberal Arts) $46,558

About International Student Cost Estimates

Registration Fees: Fees are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.

Books, Supplies, Materials, and Equipment: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter. Note: With documentation, the cost of purchasing a computer can be added to your cost of attendance; however, this does not guarantee additional aid eligibility.

Transportation/Personal/Misc.: These estimated expenses are based on reasonable but modest costs including transportation, clothing, recreation, and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.

Housing & Food: Some second-year students are required to live on-campus and have the option to purchase a campus community dining plan. The actual cost of housing and food will vary depending on where you live and your dietary needs. Other continuing students may live on or off-campus and have the option to purchase a campus community dining plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs $2,160/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates and rent multi-bedroom apartments to lower their housing costs. The actual cost of housing and food will vary depending on where you live and your dietary needs. 

**Non-Resident Tuition: In addition to in-state tuition and fees, non-California residents pay $264 per unit in non-resident tuition. The cost of attendance estimated above is based on an average unit load of 15 units per quarter.  Your actual quarterly non-resident tuition will vary depending on the number of units you take each quarter.

***Opportunity Fee: This non-resident undergraduate fee is based on your first year of attendance and does not change.

International Fees and Mandatory Medical Insurance: International students pay an additional fee of $300 per quarter in addition to a quarterly charge for a mandatory health insurance plan.

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 system-wide 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 system-wide 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).