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Undergraduate Costs 2024-25

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Estimated Costs for 2024/25 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*.

California Residents (Undergraduate)

New Student Enrolling for the first time (Fall 2024)
  Residence Hall Living with Family
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $13,596 $13,596
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $12,846 $12,846
Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $12,720 $12,720
     
Books and Materials $1,119 $1,119
Housing $11,097 $4,596
Food $7,128 $6,894
Miscellaneous Costs $1,923 $4,059
Transportation $1,146 $1,791
Loan Fees $72 $72
Total Non-Tuition and Fee Expenses $22,485 $18,531
     
Total (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $36,081 $32,127
Total (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $35,331 $31,377
Total (College of Liberal Arts) $35,205 $31,251

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.

Continuing Student (First enrolled in fall 2023)
  On Campus Off Campus Living with Family
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $12,732 $12,732 $12,732
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $12,234 $12,234 $12,234
Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $12,006 $12,006 $12,006
       
Books and Materials $1,119 $1,119 $1,119
Housing $14,634 $13,761 $4,596
Food $5,394 $5,394 $6,894
Miscellaneous Costs $1,923 $2,148 $4,059
Transportation $1,146 $1,794 $1,791
Loan Fees $72 $72 $72
Total Non-Tuition and Fee Expenses $24,288 $24,288 $18,531
       
Total (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $37,020 $37,020 $31,263
Total (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $36,522 $36,522 $30,765
Total (College of Liberal Arts) $36,294 $36,294 $30,537

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 2022)
  On Campus Off Campus Living with Family
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $11,868 $11,868 $11,868
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $11,616 $11,616 $11,616
Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $11,292 $11,292 $11,292
       
Books and Materials $1,119 $1,119 $1,119
Housing $14,634 $13,761 $4,596
Food $5,394 $5,394 $6,894
Miscellaneous Costs $1,923 $2,148 $4,059
Transportation $1,146 $1,794 $1,791
Loan Fees $72 $72 $72
Total Non-Tuition and Fee Expenses $24,288 $24,288 $18,531
       
Total (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $36,156 $36,156 $30,399
Total (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $35,904 $35,904 $30,147
Total (College of Liberal Arts) $35,580 $35,580 $29,823

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)
  On Campus Off Campus Living with Family
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $11,004 $11,004 $11,004
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $11,004 $11,004 $11,004
Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $10,578 $10,578 $10,578
       
Books and Materials $1,119 $1,119 $1,119
Housing $14,634 $13,761 $4,596
Food $5,394 $5,394 $6,894
Miscellaneous Costs $1,923 $2,148 $4,059
Transportation $1,146 $1,794 $1,791
Loan Fees $72 $72 $72
Total Non-Tuition and Fee Expenses $24,288 $24,288 $18,531
       
Total (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $35,292 $35,292 $29,535
Total (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $35,292 $35,292 $29,535
Total (College of Liberal Arts) $34,866 $34,866 $29,105

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.

Non Residents (Undergraduate)

New Student (Enrolling for the first time in fall 2024)
  Living in Residence Hall
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $13,596
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $12,846
Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $12,720
Non-Resident Tuition $12,600
Opportunity Fee $8,469
Total Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $34,665
Total Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $33,915
Total Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $33,789
   
Books and Materials $1,119
Housing $11,097
Food $7,128
Miscellaneous Costs $1,923
Transportation $1,146
Loan Fees $72
Total Non-Tuition and Fee Expenses $22,485
   
Total (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $57,150
Total (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $56,400
Total (College of Liberal Arts) $56,274

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 $280 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.

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

Continuing Student (First enrolled in fall 2023)
  On Campus Off Campus
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $12,732 $12,732
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $12,234 $12,234
Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $12,006 $12,006
Non-Resident Tuition $12,600 $12,600
Opportunity Fee $8,469 $8,469
Total Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $33,801 $33,801
Total Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $33,303 $33,303
Total Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $33,075 $33,075
     
Books and Materials $1,119 $1,119
Housing $14,634 $13,761
Food $5,394 $5,394
Miscellaneous Costs $1,923 $2,148
Transportation $1,146 $1,794
Loan Fees $72 $72
Total Non-Tuition and Fee Expenses $24,288 $24,288
     
Total (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $58,089 $58,089
Total (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $57,591 $57,591
Total (College of Liberal Arts) $57,363 $57,363

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 $280 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.

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

Continuing Student (First enrolled in fall 2022)
  On Campus Off Campus
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $11,868 $11,868
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $11,616 $11,616
Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $11,292 $11,292
Non-Resident Tuition $12,600 $12,600
Opportunity Fee $8,040 $8,040
Total Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $32,508 $32,508
Total Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $32,256 $32,256
Total Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $31,932 $31,932
     
Books and Materials $1,119 $1,119
Housing $14,634 $13,761
Food $5,394 $5,394
Miscellaneous Costs $1,923 $2,148
Transportation $1,146 $1,794
Loan Fees $72 $72
Total Non-Tuition and Fee Expenses $24,288 $24,288
     
Total (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $56,796 $56,796
Total (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $56,544 $56,544
Total (College of Liberal Arts) $56,220 $56,220

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 $280 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)
  On Campus Off Campus
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $11,004 $11,004
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $11,004 $11,004
Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $10,578 $10,578
Non-Resident Tuition $12,600 $12,600
Opportunity Fee $6,030 $6,030
Total Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $29,634 $29,634
Total Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $29,634 $29,634
Total Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $29,208 $29,208
     
Books and Materials $1,119 $1,119
Housing $14,634 $13,761
Food $5,394 $5,394
Miscellaneous Costs $1,923 $2,148
Transportation $1,146 $1,794
Loan Fees $72 $72
Total Non-Tuition and Fee Expenses $24,288 $24,288
     
Total (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $53,922 $53,922
Total (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $53,922 $53,922
Total (College of Liberal Arts) $53,496 $53,496

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 $280 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)
  On Campus Off Campus
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $11,004 $11,004
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $11,004 $11,004
Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $10,578 $10,578
Non-Resident Tuition $12,600 $12,600
Opportunity Fee $4,020 $4,020
Total Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $27,624 $27,624
Total Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $27,624 $27,624
Total Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $27,198 $27,198
     
Books and Materials $1,119 $1,119
Housing $14,634 $13,761
Food $5,394 $5,394
Miscellaneous Costs $1,923 $2,148
Transportation $1,146 $1,794
Loan Fees $72 $72
Total Non-Tuition and Fee Expenses $24,288 $24,288
     
Total (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $51,912 $51,912
Total (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $51,912 $51,912
Total (College of Liberal Arts) $51,486 $51,486

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 $280 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)
  On Campus Off Campus
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $11,004 $11,004
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $11,004 $11,004
Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $10,578 $10,578
Non-Resident Tuition $12,600 $12,600
Opportunity Fee $2,010 $2,010
Total Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $25,614 $25,614
Total Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $25,614 $25,614
Total Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $25,188 $25,188
     
Books and Materials $1,119 $1,119
Housing $14,634 $13,761
Food $5,394 $5,394
Miscellaneous Costs $1,923 $2,148
Transportation $1,146 $1,794
Loan Fees $72 $72
Total Non-Tuition and Fee Expenses $24,288 $24,288
     
Total (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $49,902 $49,902
Total (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $49,902 $49,902
Total (College of Liberal Arts) $49,476 $49,476

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 $280 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.

Transfer Students (Undergraduate)

New Transfer Student - California Resident (Enrolling for the first time in 2024)
  On Campus Off Campus Living with Family
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $13,596 $13,596 $13,596
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $12,846 $12,846 $12,846
Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $12,720 $12,720 $12,720
       
Books and Materials $1,119 $1,119 $1,119
Housing $14,634 $13,761 $4,596
Food $5,394 $5,394 $6,894
Miscellaneous Costs $1,923 $2,148 $4,059
Transportation $1,146 $1,794 $1,791
Loan Fees $72 $72 $72
Total Non-Tuition and Fee Expenses $24,288 $24,288 $18,531
       
Total (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $37,884 $37,884 $32,127
Total (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $37,134 $37,134 $31,377
Total (College of Liberal Arts) $37,008 $37,008 $31,251

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 2024)
  On Campus Off Campus
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $13,596 $13,596
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $12,846 $12,846
Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $12,720 $12,720
Non-Resident Tuition $12,600 $12,600
Opportunity Fee $8,469 $8,469
Total Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $34,665 $34,665
Total Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $33,915 $33,915
Total Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $33,789 $33,789
     
Books and Materials $1,119 $1,119
Housing $14,634 $13,761
Food $5,394 $5,394
Miscellaneous Costs $1,923 $2,148
Transportation $1,146 $1,794
Loan Fees $72 $72
Total Non-Tuition and Fee Expenses $24,288 $24,288
     
Total (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $58,953 $58,953
Total (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $58,203 $58,203
Total (College of Liberal Arts) $58,077 $58,077

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 $280 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.

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 2024)
  On Campus Off Campus
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $13,596 $13,596
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $12,846 $12,846
Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $12,720 $12,720
Non-Resident Tuition $12,600 $12,600
Opportunity Fee $8,469 $8,469
International Fee $900 $900
Mandatory Health Insurance $1,438 $1,438
Total Tuition & Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture and Agriculture) $37,003 $37,003
Total Tuition & Fees (Bailey and Orfalea colleges) $36,253 $36,253
Total Tuition & Fees (Bailey and Orfalea colleges) $36,127 $36,127
     
Books and Materials $1,119 $1,119
Housing $14,634 $13,761
Food $5,394 $5,394
Miscellaneous Costs $1,923 $2,148
Transportation $1,146 $1,794
Loan Fees $0 $0
Total Non-Tuition and Fee Expenses $24,216 $24,216
     
Total (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $61,219 $61,219
Total (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $60,469 $60,469
Total (College of Liberal Arts) $60,343 $60,343

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 $280 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.

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.

International (Undergraduate)

New Student (Enrolling for the first time in fall 2024)
  Residence Hall
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $13,596
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $12,846
Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $12,720
Non-Resident Tuition $12,600
Opportunity Fee $8,469
International Fee $900
Mandatory Health Insurance $1,438
Total Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $37,003
Total Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $36,253
Total Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $36,127
   
Books and Materials $1,119
Housing $11,097
Food $7,128
Miscellaneous Costs $1,923
Transportation $1,146
Loan Fees $0
Total Non-Tuition and Fee Expenses $22,413
   
Total (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $59,416
Total (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $58,666
Total (College of Liberal Arts) $58,540

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.

Non-Resident Tuition: In addition to in-state tuition and fees, non-California residents pay $280 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.

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.

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. 

Continuing Student (First enrolled in fall 2023)
  On Campus Off Campus
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $12,732 $12,732
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $12,234 $12,234
Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $12,006 $12,006
Non-Resident Tuition $12,600 $12,600
Opportunity Fee $8,469 $8,469
International Fee $900 $900
Mandatory Health Insurance $1,438 $1,438
Total Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $36,139 $13,139
Total Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $35,641 $35,641
Total Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $35,413 $35,413
     
Books and Materials $1,119 $1,119
Housing $14,634 $13,761
Food $5,394 $5,394
Miscellaneous Costs $1,923 $2,148
Transportation $1,146 $1,794
Loan Fees $0 $0
Total Non-Tuition and Fee Expenses $24,216 $24,216
     
Total (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $60,355 $60,355 
Total (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $59,857 $59,857
Total (College of Liberal Arts) $59,629 $59,629

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.

Non-Resident Tuition: In addition to in-state tuition and fees, non-California residents pay $280 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.

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.

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. 

Continuing Student (First enrolled in fall 2022)
  On Campus Off Campus
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $11,868 $11,868
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $11,616 $11,616
Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $11,292 $11,292
Non-Resident Tuition $12,600 $12,600
Opportunity Fee $8,040 $8,040
International Fee $900 $900
Mandatory Health Insurance $1,438 $1,438
Total Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $34,846 $34,846
Total Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $34,594 $34,594
Total Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $34,270 $34,270
     
Books and Materials $1,119 $1,119
Housing $14,634 $13,761
Food $5,394 $5,394
Miscellaneous Costs $1,923 $2,148
Transportation $1,146 $1,794
Loan Fees $0 $0
Total Non-Tuition and Fee Expenses $24,216 $24,216
     
Total (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $59,062 $59,062 
Total (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $58,810 $58,810
Total (College of Liberal Arts) $58,486 $58,486

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.

Non-Resident Tuition: In addition to in-state tuition and fees, non-California residents pay $280 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.

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. 

Continuing Student (First enrolled in fall 2021)
  On Campus Off Campus
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $11,004 $11,004
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $11,004 $11,004
Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $10,578 $10,578
Non-Resident Tuition $12,600 $12,600
Opportunity Fee $6,030 $6,030
International Fee $900 $900
Mandatory Health Insurance $1,438 $1,438
Total Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $31,972 $31,972
Total Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $31,972 $31,972
Total Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $31,546 $31,546
     
Books and Materials $1,119 $1,119
Housing $14,634 $13,761
Food $5,394 $5,394
Miscellaneous Costs $1,923 $2,148
Transportation $1,146 $1,794
Loan Fees $0 $0
Total Non-Tuition and Fee Expenses $24,216 $24,216
     
Total (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $56,188 $56,188 
Total (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $56,188 $56,188
Total (College of Liberal Arts) $55,762 $55,762

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.

Non-Resident Tuition: In addition to in-state tuition and fees, non-California residents pay $280 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.

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. 

Continuing Student (First enrolled in fall 2020)
  On Campus Off Campus
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $11,004 $11,004
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $11,004 $11,004
Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $10,578 $10,578
Non-Resident Tuition $12,600 $12,600
Opportunity Fee $4,020 $4,020
International Fee $900 $900
Mandatory Health Insurance $1,438 $1,438
Total Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $29,962 $29,962
Total Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $29,962 $29,962
Total Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $29,536 $29,536
     
Books and Materials $1,119 $1,119
Housing $14,634 $13,761
Food $5,394 $5,394
Miscellaneous Costs $1,923 $2,148
Transportation $1,146 $1,794
Loan Fees $0 $0
Total Non-Tuition and Fee Expenses $24,216 $24,216
     
Total (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $54,178 $54,178 
Total (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $54,178 $54,178
Total (College of Liberal Arts) $53,752 $53,752

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.

Non-Resident Tuition: In addition to in-state tuition and fees, non-California residents pay $280 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.

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. 

Continuing Student (First enrolled in fall 2019 or earlier)
  On Campus Off Campus
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $11,004 $11,004
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $11,004 $11,004
Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $10,578 $10,578
Non-Resident Tuition $12,600 $12,600
Opportunity Fee $2,010 $2,010
International Fee $900 $900
Mandatory Health Insurance $1,438 $1,438
Total Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $27,952 $27,952
Total Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $27,952 $27,952
Total Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $27,526 $27,526
     
Books and Materials $1,119 $1,119
Housing $14,634 $13,761
Food $5,394 $5,394
Miscellaneous Costs $1,923 $2,148
Transportation $1,146 $1,794
Loan Fees $0 $0
Total Non-Tuition and Fee Expenses $24,216 $24,216
     
Total (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $52,168 $52,168 
Total (Colleges of Science and Math or College of Business) $52,168 $52,168
Total (College of Liberal Arts) $51,742 $51,742

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.

Non-Resident Tuition: In addition to in-state tuition and fees, non-California residents pay $280 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.

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. 

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).

*We make every effort to publish accurate costs. These numbers have been reviewed but may be subject to change for accuracy, pending further reviews.