California State University System is a public university system in California that has 23 schools/campuses. By school type (Carnegie classification), there are 14 Master's College and University (larger programs), 7 Research University (very high research activity), 1 Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences, and 1 Master's College and University (smaller programs) in its system. All 23 schools offer both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The 2025 average tuition of the colleges is $8,142 for state residents and $21,111 for out-of-state students. The average graduate program tuition & fees is $9,554 for state residents and $21,111 for out-of-state students.
68% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $11,559. California State University System has a total enrollment of 479,484 and the students to faculty ratio is 21 to 1 (4.69%).
| System Name | California State University System |
|---|---|
| Number of Schools | 23 |
| Undergraduate Program Offered | 23 |
| Graduate Program Offered | 23 |
| Tuition & Fees | $8,142 in-state, $21,111 out-of-state |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $9,554 in-state, $19,609 out-of-state |
| Financial Aid | $11,559 |
| Acceptance Rate | 85.98% |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 13.39% |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 21 to 1 |
| Graduation Rate | 58.91% |
| Total Enroll | 479,484 students |
| Undergraduate | 416,237 students |
| Graduate | 63,247 students |