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 Institute of Integral Studies is $22,334. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 3.42% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $35,319.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $23,097 , a 3.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.
CIIS Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & Fees
2022-2023$21,596
2023-2024$22,334
Change % 2023-20243.42%
2024-2025$23,097

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, 2024 tuition & fees is $23,610. The graduate tuition has been risen by 3.39% compared to the previous year. Its graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $18,991.
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $24,410 for the academic year 2024-2025 , a 3.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.
CIIS Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & Fees
2022-2023$22,836
2023-2024$23,610
Change % 2023-20243.39%
2024-2025$24,410

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 CIIS. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $911. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $1,284.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$881
2023-2024$911
2024-2025$942
Graduate2022-2023$1,242
2023-2024$1,284
2024-2025$1,327
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

CIIS Tuition Charts

The following charts visualize tuition, fees, living costs, and other expenses at CIIS. You can enlarge the chart to view detailed information.
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4-Years Costs of Attendance

Tuition & Fees

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at CIIS?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at CIIS is $92,773.
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.
CIIS 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$22,673$23,016$23,365$23,719$92,773
Class of 2029Fall 2025$23,016$23,365$23,719$24,079$94,179
Class of 2030Fall 2026$23,365$23,719$24,079$24,444$95,606
Class of 2031Fall 2027$23,719$24,079$24,444$24,814$97,055
Class of 2032Fall 2028$24,079$24,444$24,814$25,190$98,526

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between California Institute of Integral Studies and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to CIIS
In-StateOut-of-State
California Institute of Integral Studies$22,334
University of Southern California$68,237
University of the People$1,200
National University$13,320
Stanford University$62,484
Northcentral University$12,594

College Cost Explorer

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California Institute of Integral Studies 2024 Costs of Attendance
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