The standard Cost of Attendance is based on the actual cost of tuition and fees, plus an allowance for other fees that students are typically charged during the academic year. Tuition, fees, housing and food are all charged per semester on the university bill.
Books, supplies, personal expenses and transportation costs are estimates of your actual expenses and are included for the purpose of determining the full cost of attendance and eligibility for aid. Most students do not actually pay this full cost. Non-resident students are assessed an additional $420 per unit.
Cost of Attendance (COA) includes:
- Educational Costs (Tuition Fees, books, supplies)
- Living Costs (Housing, meals, transportation, personal expenses)
- Average Loan Fees (for loan borrowers only). Actual loan fees assessed may differ.
2024-2025 Cost of Attendance
Undergraduate Students (Full Time for Two Semesters). Non-resident students are assessed an additional $420 per unit.
| Cost Type | Commuter | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Mandatory Fees | $7,160 | $7,160 | $7,160 |
| Food and Housing | $13,113 | $19,696 | $20,190 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $1,053 | $1,053 | $1,053 |
| Transportation | $2,019 | $2,288 | $2,892 |
| Miscellaneous | $3,506 | $4,320 | $4,080 |
| Loan Fees* | $46 | $46 | $46 |
| CA Resident TOTAL | $26,897 | $34,563 | $35,421 |
| Non CA Resident TOTAL | $36,977 | $44,643 | $45,501 |
NOTE: The 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 systemwide fees, are subject to change without notice, until the date when instruction for a particular semester 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 systemwide 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).
In accordance with California Assembly Bill 990, California State University, Los Angeles estimates the typical market cost of a one bedroom apartment in the Los Angeles area. Final costs of room and board can vary.
Credential Students (Full Time for Two Semesters). Non-resident students are assessed an additional $420 per unit.
| Cost Type | Commuter | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Mandatory Fees | $8,138 | $8,138 | $8,138 |
| Food and Housing | $13,113 | $19,696 | $20,190 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $1,053 | $1,053 | $1,053 |
| Transportation | $2,019 | $2,288 | $2,892 |
| Miscellaneous | $3,506 | $4,320 | $4,080 |
| Loan Fees* | $154 | $154 | $154 |
| CA Resident TOTAL | $27,983 | $35,649 | $36,507 |
NOTE: The 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 systemwide fees, are subject to change without notice, until the date when instruction for a particular semester 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 systemwide 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).
In accordance with California Assembly Bill 990, California State University, Los Angeles estimates the typical market cost of a one bedroom apartment in the Los Angeles area. Final costs of room and board can vary.
Graduate Students (Full Time for Two Semesters). Non-resident students are assessed an additional $420 per unit.
| Cost Type | Commuter | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Mandatory Fees | $8,684 | $8,684 | $8,684 |
| Food and Housing | $13,113 | $19,696 | $20,190 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $1,053 | $1,053 | $1,053 |
| Transportation | $2,019 | $2,288 | $2,892 |
| Miscellaneous | $3,506 | $4,320 | $4,080 |
| Loan Fees | $154 | $154 | $154 |
| CA Resident TOTAL | $28,529 | $36,195 | $37,053 |
NOTE: The 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 systemwide fees, are subject to change without notice, until the date when instruction for a particular semester 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 systemwide 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).
In accordance with California Assembly Bill 990, California State University, Los Angeles estimates the typical market cost of a one bedroom apartment in the Los Angeles area. Final costs of room and board can vary.
2023-2024 Cost of Attendance
Standard Cost of Attendance for State Supported Student Programs (Full Time). Non-resident students are assessed an additional $396 per unit. Tuition and fees based on 2023-2024 Amounts. Summer 2024 tuition includes a campus fee of $50 for all academic programs.
- State Supported GRAD Total Fees $3,638
- Credential Total Fees $3,380
- Book allowance for UGRD career based on 6 unit course load (data derived from Summer 2022 enrollment)
| Cost Type | Commuter | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Mandatory Fees | $2,921 | $2,921 | $2,921 |
| Food and Housing | $3,866 | $3,866 | $3,866 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $253 | $253 | $253 |
| Transportation | $599 | $845 | $1,226 |
| Miscellaneous | $1,054 | $1,298 | $1,270 |
| CA Resident TOTAL | $8,693 | $11,148 | $11,776 |