Paying for California State University-Monterey Bay

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$7,437 1.56%	$19,317 0.59%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$8,871 1.30%	$18,375 0.62%

The 2024 tuition & fees of California State University-Monterey Bay (CSUMB) are $7,437 for California residents and $19,317 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198 based on out-of-state tuition rate. Its tuition & fees has not risen since 2019 at CSUMB.

67% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $8,546. It could cover 44.24% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $20,173 for California residents and $32,053 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

CSUMB's 4-year tuition is $30,490 for California residents and $78,006 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $130,821 for California residents and $178,337 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-Monterey Bay is $7,437 for California residents and $19,317 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 1.56% for California residents and increased by 0.59% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($9,590) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of CSUMB is $7,553 for California residents and $19,432 for out-of-state students, a 0.6% increase compared to 2024's rate.

CSUMB Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$7,323	$19,203	$19,313
2023-2024	$7,437	$19,317	$20,418
Change % 2023-2024	1.56%	0.59%	5.72%
2024-2025	$7,553	$19,432	$21,586

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $8,871 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $18,375. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($10,292) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,479.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at CSUMB is $8,986 for California residents and $18,490 for out-of-state students , a 0.6% increase compared to 2024's rate.

CSUMB Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$8,757	$18,261	$19,313
2023-2024	$8,871	$18,375	$20,418
Change % 2023-2024	1.30%	0.62%	5.72%
2024-2025	$8,986	$18,490	$21,586

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 CSUMB. 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 $20,418 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 5.72% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 23.01% compared to the previous year.

The CSUMB's 2024 on-campus COA is $28,719 for state residents and $40,599 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $36,155 for state residents and $48,035 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At CSUMB
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$7,437
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$19,317
Room & Board	$16,413	$20,923
Personal Expenses	$4,005	$6,931
Books & Supplies	$864
COA (In-State)	$28,719	$36,155
COA (Out-of-State)	$40,599	$48,035

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 CSUMB?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at CSUMB is $30,490 for California residents and $78,006 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at California State University-Monterey Bay 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.

CSUMB 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$7,511	$7,585	$7,660	$7,735	$30,490
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$19,391	$19,464	$19,538	$19,613	$78,006
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$7,585	$7,660	$7,735	$7,812	$30,792
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$19,464	$19,538	$19,613	$19,687	$78,303
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$7,660	$7,735	$7,812	$7,889	$31,096
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$19,538	$19,613	$19,687	$19,762	$78,601
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$7,735	$7,812	$7,889	$7,967	$31,403
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$19,613	$19,687	$19,762	$19,837	$78,900
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$7,812	$7,889	$7,967	$8,046	$31,714
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$19,687	$19,762	$19,837	$19,913	$79,200

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 $130,821 for California residents and $178,337 for out-of-state students.

CSUMB 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$29,854	$31,583	$33,637	$35,855	$130,821
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$41,734	$43,463	$45,468	$47,672	$178,337
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$31,583	$33,590	$35,808	$38,203	$139,155
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$43,463	$45,468	$47,672	$50,062	$186,666
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$33,590	$35,795	$38,190	$40,779	$148,345
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$45,468	$47,672	$50,062	$52,647	$195,850
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$35,795	$38,187	$40,775	$43,572	$158,326
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$47,672	$50,062	$52,647	$55,441	$205,823
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$38,187	$40,774	$43,571	$46,593	$169,124
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$50,062	$52,647	$55,441	$58,460	$216,610

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 67% 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 $96,637 for California residents and $144,153 for out-of-state students.

CSUMB 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$21,308	$23,037	$25,091	$27,309	$96,637
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$33,188	$34,917	$36,922	$39,126	$144,153
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$23,037	$25,044	$27,262	$29,657	$104,971
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$34,917	$36,922	$39,126	$41,516	$152,482
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$25,044	$27,249	$29,644	$32,233	$114,161
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$36,922	$39,126	$41,516	$44,101	$161,666
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$27,249	$29,641	$32,229	$35,026	$124,142
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$39,126	$41,516	$44,101	$46,895	$171,639
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$29,641	$32,228	$35,025	$38,047	$134,940
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$41,516	$44,101	$46,895	$49,914	$182,426

	In-State	Out-of-State
California State University-Monterey Bay	$7,437	$19,317
University of California-Los Angeles	$13,747	$44,524
University of California-Berkeley	$14,850	$45,627
University of California-San Diego	$15,265	$46,042
California State University-Fullerton	$7,073	$18,953
University of California-Davis	$15,247	$46,024