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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).