Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at San Diego State University is $8,290 for California residents and $20,170 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 1.42% for California residents and increased by 0.58% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount ($10,771) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,046.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for San Diego State is $8,408 for California residents and $20,287 for out-of-state students which is a 0.6% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 1.42% for California residents and increased by 0.58% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $24,874 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 9.14% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 11.35% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other California schools with tuition changes from last year at California colleges tuition change page.
San Diego State Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$8,174 $20,054$22,790
2023-2024$8,290$20,170$24,874
Change % 2023-20241.42%0.58%9.14%
2024-2025$8,408$20,287$27,149
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
San Diego State University - COA
San Diego State University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
San Diego State University - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $9,724 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $19,228 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($11,485) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,694.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at San Diego State is $9,841 for California residents and $19,345 for out-of-state students which is a 0.6% increase compared to 2024's rate.
San Diego State Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$9,608 $19,112$22,790
2023-2024$9,724$19,228$24,874
Change % 2023-20241.21%0.61%9.14%
2024-2025$9,841$19,345$27,149
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
San Diego State University - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition 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 San Diego State. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $0 for California residents and $398 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $0 for California residents and $398 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$0$396
2023-2024$0$398
2024-2025-$400
Graduate2022-2023-$396
2023-2024-$398
2024-2025-$400
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
San Diego State University - Tuition per Credit Hour
San Diego State University - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between San Diego State University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between San Diego State University and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
San Diego State University$8,290$20,170
University of Nevada-Las Vegas$9,142$26,098
University of Wyoming$6,938$22,718
Utah State University$9,228$24,802
University of Nevada-Reno$8,994$25,950
California State University-Fresno$6,980$18,860

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at San Diego State?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at San Diego State is $34,610 for California residents and $82,115 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at San Diego State University 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.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$8,433$8,577$8,725$8,875$34,610
Out-of-State$20,313$20,456$20,601$20,746$82,115
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$8,577$8,725$8,875$9,027$35,205
Out-of-State$20,456$20,601$20,746$20,893$82,695
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$8,725$8,875$9,027$9,183$35,810
Out-of-State$20,601$20,746$20,893$21,040$83,279
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$8,875$9,027$9,183$9,340$36,425
Out-of-State$20,746$20,893$21,040$21,189$83,868
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$9,027$9,183$9,340$9,501$37,051
Out-of-State$20,893$21,040$21,189$21,339$84,460

Total College Costs Including 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 $146,214 for California residents and $193,719 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at San Diego State University 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 next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at San Diego State University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$35,030$36,022$37,088$38,188$146,214
Out-of-State$46,910$47,901$48,925$49,984$193,719
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$36,022$37,049$38,149$39,285$150,396
Out-of-State$47,901$48,925$49,984$51,078$197,887
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$37,049$38,112$39,248$40,420$154,725
Out-of-State$48,925$49,984$51,078$52,209$202,195
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$38,112$39,213$40,385$41,595$159,205
Out-of-State$49,984$51,078$52,209$53,377$206,648
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$39,213$40,351$41,561$42,810$163,840
Out-of-State$51,078$52,209$53,377$54,585$211,249

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 61% 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 $113,758 for California residents and $161,263 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at San Diego State University 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 next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at San Diego State University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$26,916$27,908$28,974$30,074$113,758
Out-of-State$38,796$39,787$40,811$41,870$161,263
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$27,908$28,935$30,035$31,171$117,940
Out-of-State$39,787$40,811$41,870$42,964$165,431
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$28,935$29,998$31,134$32,306$122,269
Out-of-State$40,811$41,870$42,964$44,095$169,739
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$29,998$31,099$32,271$33,481$126,749
Out-of-State$41,870$42,964$44,095$45,263$174,192
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$31,099$32,237$33,447$34,696$131,384
Out-of-State$42,964$44,095$45,263$46,471$178,793

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at San Diego State University.
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San Diego State University 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$8,290$908$24,874$20,170$908 $24,874
Graduate$9,724 $908$24,874$19,228 $908$24,874
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