The cost of attendance is the amount the University estimates that the student will spend to attend college for the academic year. The cost of attendance usually includes tuition and fees, living expenses, books, course materials, supplies, equipment, and transportation, as well as miscellaneous personal expenses.  The cost of attendance will vary depending on which CSU campus the student attends and whether the student lives with parents, on-campus, or off-campus. Students should not eliminate any college under consideration because of their estimate. Rather, keep all college options open and discuss any financing concerns directly with college financial aid officials. Please note, if the student is considered a non-resident of the state of California or an international student, an additional fee per unit may be applied. 

Note: Please visit Fee Schedules & Deadlines for more information.

Academic Year 2024-2025

Undergraduate

Costs for Living with Parents Living On-Campus Living Off-Campus
Tuition Fees $5,742 $5,742 $5,742
Campus Fees $2,088 $2,088 $2,088
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment $1,038 $1,038 $1,038
Living Expenses $8,748 $12,728 $19,752
Transportation $2,302 $1,342 $2,334
Misc. Personal Expenses $2,766 $2,372 $3,298
Loan Origination Fee $44 $44 $44
Total $22,728 $25,354 $34,296

 

Credential

Credential Living with Parents Living On-Campus Living Off-Campus
Tuition Fees $6,660 $6,660 $6,660
Campus Fees $2,088 $2,088 $2,088
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment $1,038 $1,038 $1,038
Living Expenses $8,748 $12,728 $19,752
Transportation $2,302 $1,342 $2,334
Misc. Personal Expenses $2,766 $2,372 $3,298
Loan Origination Fee $44 $44 $44
Total $23,646 $26,272 $35,214

 

Graduate

Credential Living with Parents Living On-Campus Living Off-Campus
Tuition Fees $7,176 $7,176 $7,176
Campus Fees $2,088 $2,088 $2,088
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment $1,038 $1,038 $1,038
Living Expenses $8,748 $12,728 $19,752
Transportation $2,302 $1,342 $2,334
Misc. Personal Expenses $2,766 $2,372 $3,298
Loan Origination Fee $148 $148 $148
Total $24,266 $26,892 $35,834

**Please note that certain Graduate programs may incur and additional per unit cost.

For Informational purposes only: In accordance with California Assembly Bill 990 the Stanislaus State provides the typical market cost of a one-bedroom apartment in the Turlock, CA area.

1 Bedroom: $1,481.00 per month

The Room and Board expenses included in the off-campus Cost of Attendance represent the typical costs students pay when enrolled at Stanislaus State. Actual costs of room and board will vary. Many students living off-campus have roommates, which decreases their housing costs.

Undergraduate

Costs for Living with Parents Living On-Campus Living Off-Campus
Tuition Fees $5,742 $5,742 $5,742
Campus Fees $2,076 $2,076 $2,076
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment $1,038 $1,038 $1,038
Living Expenses $8,748 $11,828 $19,752
Transportation $2,302 $1,342 $2,334
Misc. Personal Expenses $2,766 $2,372 $3,298
Loan Origination Fee $44 $44 $44
Total $22,716 $24,442 $34,284

Credential

Credential Living with Parents Living On-Campus Living Off-Campus
Tuition Fees $6,660 $6,660 $6,660
Campus Fees $2,076 $2,076 $2,076
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment $1,038 $1,038 $1,038
Living Expenses $8,748 $11,828 $19,752
Transportation $2,302 $1,342 $2,334
Misc. Personal Expenses $2,766 $2,372 $3,298
Loan Origination Fee $44 $44 $44
Total $23,634 $25,360 $35,202

Graduate

Credential Living with Parents Living On-Campus Living Off-Campus
Tuition Fees $7,176 $7,176 $7,176
Campus Fees $2,076 $2,076 $2,076
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment $1,038 $1,038 $1,038
Living Expenses $8,748 $11,828 $19,752
Transportation $2,302 $1,342 $2,334
Misc. Personal Expenses $2,766 $2,372 $3,298
Loan Origination Fee $147 $147 $147
Total $24,253 $25,979 $35,821

**Please note that certain Graduate programs may incur and additional per unit cost.

For Informational purposes only: In accordance with California Assembly Bill 990 the Stanislaus State provides the typical market cost of a one-bedroom apartment in the Turlock, CA area.

1 Bedroom: $1,481.00 per month

The Room and Board expenses included in the off-campus Cost of Attendance represent the typical costs students pay when enrolled at Stanislaus State. Actual costs of room and board will vary. Many students living off-campus have roommates, which decreases their housing costs.

Course fees, if applicable. See the schedule of classes for detailed information on course fees. Graduate Business Professional Fee $270.00 per unit in addition to the above tuition fees. The international and Non-Resident fee is $396.00 per unit in addition to the above tuition fees.

If you feel you may incur additional education-related expenses during the academic year (i.e., dental, medical, optical, childcare, transportation, etc.) you may submit an appeal to increase the cost of attendance. For additional information please visit our Professional Judgement page.

The financial aid application you submit allows the U.S. Department of Education to apply a standard formula to the information you have provided on the application, called an Expected Family Contribution (EFC). The EFC is an index number used to determine your eligibility for federal student financial aid.

When we receive all application materials required for your file, a counselor reviews the application in a process called "need analysis". In need analysis, income and set information from both the student and the parent is reviewed, and the EFC is subtracted from the costs of attendance for one academic year. The remainder is the amount of financial need/eligibility for financial assistance.

Updated: March 18, 2024