California Northstate's tuition & fees has increased from $56,137 (2022) to $56,501 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 0.65% over the past 10 years. The graduate school tuition & fees has raised from $31,075 (year 2022) to $31,890 (year 2024).

California Northstate's tuition increase rate is lower than the California's average increase rate of 18.05%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is lower than the average increase rate of 28.12%.

Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends

The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 0.42% from 2022 ($87,692).

For the current academic year 2023-2024, California Northstate's COA is $88,056, which is increased by 0.42% from last year.

The following table and chart show changes to California Northstate's COA over the past 2 years.

On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 0.65% for the last 2 years , and the 2024 tuition & fees are $56,501. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at California Northstate University over last the 2 years.

YearUndergraduateGraduateChange By Year
2022-23$56,137$31,075-
2023-24$56,501$31,8900.65%
California Northstate University Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $2,700, and it has not changed since 2022.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2022-23$2,700-
2023-24$2,700

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 0.00% when living-off campus from the year 2022 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at California Northstate University.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2022-23$28,855-
2023-24$28,855

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

The following table compares 2024 tuition and increase rate from last year between California Northstate University and similar schools.

20242023Increase Rate
California Northstate University$59,254$56,1375.55%
Ashford University$13,160$13,160-
Trident University International$9,240$9,240-
Academy of Art University$28,024$26,7284.85%
Westcliff University$21,000$17,55019.66%
Los Angeles Film School$33,130$32,5001.94%

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