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%).
Colleges in California State University System
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA | $12,161 | $33,230 |
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California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA | $8,087 | $20,687 |
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California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA | $8,242 | $20,842 |
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California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA | $8,088 | $20,688 |
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California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA | $7,781 | $20,381 |
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California State University-Chico
Chico, CA | $8,472 | $21,072 |
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California State University-Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA | $7,454 | $20,054 |
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California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA | $7,341 | $19,941 |
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California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA | $7,470 | $20,070 |
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California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA | $7,583 | $20,183 |
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California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA | $7,374 | $19,974 |
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California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA | $7,164 | $19,764 |
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California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA | $7,458 | $20,058 |
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California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA | $8,018 | $20,618 |
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Cal Poly Maritime Academy
Vallejo, CA | $9,559 | $22,159 |
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California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA | $8,397 | $20,997 |
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San Diego State University
San Diego, CA | $8,728 | $21,328 |
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San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA | $7,846 | $20,446 |
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San Jose State University
San Jose, CA | $8,410 | $21,010 |
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Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA | $8,624 | $21,224 |
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California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA | $8,082 | $20,682 |
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California State University-Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA | $7,779 | $20,379 |
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California State University-Channel Islands
Camarillo, CA | $7,159 | $19,759 |
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California State University System Core Statistics
| System Name | California State University System |
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| Number of Schools | 23 |
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| Undergraduate Program Offered | 23 |
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| Graduate Program Offered | 23 |
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| Tuition & Fees | $8,142 in-state, $21,111 out-of-state |
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| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $9,554 in-state, $19,609 out-of-state |
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| Financial Aid | $11,559 |
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| Acceptance Rate | 85.98% |
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| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 13.39% |
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| Students to Faculty Ratio | 21 to 1 |
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| Graduation Rate | 58.91% |
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| Total Enroll | 479,484 students |
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| Undergraduate | 416,237 students |
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| Graduate | 63,247 students |
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