Paying for California State University-Fullerton

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$7,073 0.94%	$18,953 0.35%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$8,507 0.78%	$18,011 0.37%

The 2024 tuition & fees of California State University-Fullerton (Cal State Fullerton) are $7,073 for California residents and $18,953 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002 based on out-of-state tuition rate. Its tuition & fees has not risen since 2019 at Cal State Fullerton.

68% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $8,389. It could cover 44.26% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $22,251 for California residents and $34,131 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Cal State Fullerton's 4-year tuition is $28,591 for California residents and $76,110 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $127,504 for California residents and $175,023 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at California State University-Fullerton is $7,073 for California residents and $18,953 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 0.94% for California residents and increased by 0.35% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($10,754) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Cal State Fullerton is $7,140 for California residents and $19,019 for out-of-state students, a 0.3% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Cal State Fullerton Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$7,007	$18,887	$19,744
2023-2024	$7,073	$18,953	$22,602
Change % 2023-2024	0.94%	0.35%	14.48%
2024-2025	$7,140	$19,019	$25,874

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $8,507 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $18,011. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($11,528) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,694.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Cal State Fullerton is $8,574 for California residents and $18,077 for out-of-state students , a 0.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Cal State Fullerton Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$8,441	$17,945	$19,744
2023-2024	$8,507	$18,011	$22,602
Change % 2023-2024	0.78%	0.37%	14.48%
2024-2025	$8,574	$18,077	$25,874

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Cal State Fullerton. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is -$1 for California residents and $396 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is -$1 for California residents and $396 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$0	$396
	2023-2024	-$1	$396
	2024-2025	-	$396
Graduate	2022-2023	-	$396
	2023-2024	-	$396
	2024-2025	-	$396

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $22,602 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 14.48% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 18.04% compared to the previous year.

The Cal State Fullerton's 2024 on-campus COA is $30,640 for state residents and $42,520 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $32,421 for state residents and $44,301 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Cal State Fullerton
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$7,073
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$18,953
Room & Board	$18,348	$18,464
Personal Expenses	$4,254	$5,919
Books & Supplies	$965
COA (In-State)	$30,640	$32,421
COA (Out-of-State)	$42,520	$44,301

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Cal State Fullerton?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Cal State Fullerton is $28,591 for California residents and $76,110 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at California State University-Fullerton have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

Cal State Fullerton 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$7,103	$7,133	$7,163	$7,193	$28,591
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$18,983	$19,013	$19,042	$19,072	$76,110
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$7,133	$7,163	$7,193	$7,223	$28,711
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$19,013	$19,042	$19,072	$19,102	$76,229
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$7,163	$7,193	$7,223	$7,253	$28,832
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$19,042	$19,072	$19,102	$19,132	$76,349
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$7,193	$7,223	$7,253	$7,284	$28,953
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$19,072	$19,102	$19,132	$19,162	$76,469
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$7,223	$7,253	$7,284	$7,315	$29,075
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$19,102	$19,132	$19,162	$19,192	$76,589

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $127,504 for California residents and $175,023 for out-of-state students.

Cal State Fullerton 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$31,121	$31,615	$32,165	$32,726	$127,504
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$43,001	$43,495	$44,003	$44,524	$175,023
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$31,615	$32,123	$32,684	$33,257	$129,562
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$43,495	$44,003	$44,524	$45,059	$177,080
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$32,123	$32,644	$33,217	$33,802	$131,675
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$44,003	$44,524	$45,059	$45,607	$179,192
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$32,644	$33,179	$33,764	$34,362	$133,843
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$44,524	$45,059	$45,607	$46,170	$181,359
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$33,179	$33,728	$34,326	$34,936	$136,067
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$45,059	$45,607	$46,170	$46,746	$183,581

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 68% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $93,948 for California residents and $141,467 for out-of-state students.

Cal State Fullerton 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$22,732	$23,226	$23,776	$24,337	$93,948
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$34,612	$35,106	$35,614	$36,135	$141,467
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$23,226	$23,734	$24,295	$24,868	$96,006
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$35,106	$35,614	$36,135	$36,670	$143,524
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$23,734	$24,255	$24,828	$25,413	$98,119
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$35,614	$36,135	$36,670	$37,218	$145,636
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$24,255	$24,790	$25,375	$25,973	$100,287
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$36,135	$36,670	$37,218	$37,781	$147,803
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$24,790	$25,339	$25,937	$26,547	$102,511
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$36,670	$37,218	$37,781	$38,357	$150,025

	In-State	Out-of-State
California State University-Fullerton	$7,073	$18,953
University of California-Davis	$15,247	$46,024
California State University-Long Beach	$7,008	$18,888
University of California-Irvine	$14,237	$45,014
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo	$11,075	$30,995
University of California-Riverside	$14,170	$44,947