Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at California State University-San Marcos is $7,739 for California residents and $19,619 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 0.08% for California residents and increased by 0.03% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($9,606) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,209.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for Fresno State is $7,745 for California residents and $19,625 for out-of-state students which is the same as current year.
It has been risen by 0.08% for California residents and increased by 0.03% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $17,866 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 7.43% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 16.69% compared to the previous year.
Fresno State Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
2022-2023 | $7,733 |
$19,613 | $16,630 |
2023-2024 | $7,739 | $19,619 | $17,866 |
Change % 2023-2024 | 0.08% | 0.03% | 7.43% |
2024-2025 | $7,745 | $19,625 | $19,194 |
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Graduate Tuition & Fees
For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $9,168 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $18,672 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($10,220) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,479.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Fresno State is $9,169 for California residents and $18,673 for out-of-state students which is the same as current year.
Fresno State Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
2022-2023 | $9,167 |
$18,671 | $16,630 |
2023-2024 | $9,168 | $18,672 | $17,866 |
Change % 2023-2024 | 0.01% | 0.01% | 7.43% |
2024-2025 | $9,169 | $18,673 | $19,194 |
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Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
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 Fresno State. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $0 for California residents and $396 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $0 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 |
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2023-2024 | $0 | $396 |
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2024-2025 | - | $396 |
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Graduate | 2022-2023 | - | $396 |
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2023-2024 | - | $396 |
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2024-2025 | - | $396 |
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.
Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges
The next table compares the tuition & fees between California State University-San Marcos and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between California State University-San Marcos and Similar Schools
| In-State | Out-of-State |
California State University-San Marcos | $7,739 | $19,619 |
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University of California-Los Angeles | $13,747 | $44,524 |
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University of California-Berkeley | $14,850 | $45,627 |
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University of California-San Diego | $15,265 | $46,042 |
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California State University-Fullerton | $7,073 | $18,953 |
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University of California-Davis | $15,247 | $46,024 |