California state university fees for international students

The cost of attending California State University, Fullerton consists of paying the state fees (also known as resident tuition fees) in addition to university campus-based fees. The drop-down menus below display the fees of various programs offered by CSUF. Non-resident tuition may also apply to out-of-state students as well as international students. 

If courses are dropped, students may be responsible for retained charges of prorated fees based on the number of days enrolled in the school term. For more information, please visit the table of prorated fees and refunds on the Refunds page.

Registration and Tuition Fees

Summer 2022 Fees

Fall 2022 Fees PDF

California state university fees for international students

Winter 2023 Fees PDF

California state university fees for international students
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Spring 2023 Fees PDF

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Extension and International Programs (EIP website)

Master Programs

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Pre-Health Postbaccalaureate Program

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Tuition Fees are not calculated on a per-unit basis.  Enrollment and tuition costs are defined by either Part-Time (0-6 units)  or Full-Time (7+ units).

If you are not a resident of California, you must add $396.00 for each unit enrolled to your registration and tuition fees. The non-resident tuition fee schedule table below reflects non-resident tuition fees for up to 12 units. 

Undergraduate Tuition Program and Fees

 Table of Undergraduate Tuition by session

 SessionEnrolled UnitsTuitionCampus FeesSIRFTotal
Fall 2022 0-6 (part-time) 1,665.00 633.25 2.00 2,300.25
7+ (full-time) 2,871.00 633.25 2.00 3,506.25
Spring 2023 0-6 (part-time) 1,665.00 633.25 2.00 2,300.25
7+ (full-time) 2,871.00 633.25 2.00 3,506.25

State tuition fees are not calculated on a per-unit basis for the fall and spring semesters. Enrollment and tuition costs are defined by either Part-Time (0-6 units) or Full-Time (7+ units). Non-resident tuition will also be applied to enrolled students that are not residents of California. 

Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate Program Tuition and Fees

 Table of Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate Tuition by session

 SessionEnrolled UnitsTuitionCampus FeesSIRFTotal
Fall 2022 0-6 (part-time) 2,082.00 633.25 2.00 2,717.25
7+ (full-time) 3,588.00 633.25 2.00 4,223.25
Spring 2023 0-6 (part-time) 2,082.00 633.25 2.00 2,717.25
7+ (full-time) 3,588.00 633.25 2.00 4,223.25

State tuition fees are not calculated on a per-unit basis for the fall and spring semesters. Enrollment and tuition costs are defined by either Part-Time (0-6 units) or Full-Time (7+ units). Non-resident tuition will also be applied to enrolled students that are not residents of California. 


Professional Program Fee - $270.00 Per Enrolled Unit

The Professional Program Fee is paid on a per unit basis in addition to the registration and tuition fees for the following current graduate business programs:

- Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) 
- Master of Science (M.S.) program in Accountancy
- Master of Science (M.S.) program in Information Technology
- Master of Science (M.S.) program in Information Systems
- Master of Science (M.S.) program in Taxation

Credential Program Tuition and Fees

 Table of Credential Tuition by session

 SessionEnrolled UnitsTuitionCampus FeesSIRFTotal
Fall 2022 0-6 (part-time) 1,932.00 633.25 2.00 2,567.25
7+ (full-time) 3,330.00 633.25 2.00 3,965.25 
Spring 2023 0-6 (part-time) 1,932.00 633.25 2.00 2,567.25
7+ (full-time) 3,330.00 633.25 2.00 3,965.25

State tuition fees are not calculated on a per-unit basis for the fall and spring semesters. Enrollment and tuition costs are defined by either Part-Time (0-6 units) or Full-Time (7+ units). Non-resident tuition will also be applied to enrolled students that are not residents of California. 

Education Doctorate Program Tuition and Fees

 Table of Education Doctorate Program Tuition by session

 SessionTuitionCampus FeesSIRFTotal
Fall 2022 5,919.00 633.25 2.00 6,554.25
Spring 2023 5,919.00 633.25 2.00 6,554.25
Summer 2023 5,919.00 TBD N/A Tuition + Campus Fees

Non-resident tuition will also be applied to enrolled students that are not residents of California.

Doctor of Nursing Practice Tuition and Fees

 Table of Doctor of Nursing Practice Tuition by session

 SessionTuitionCampus FeesSIRFTotal
Fall 2022 7,635.00 633.25 2.00 8,270.25
Spring 2023 7,635.00 633.25 2.00 8,270.25
Summer 2023 7,635.00 TBD N/A Tuition + Campus Fees

Non-resident tuition will also be applied to enrolled students that are not residents of California.

Winter Session 2023

 Winter Session Important Dates

        Session          Dates          Length        
A December 17, 2022 to January 20, 2023 5 weeks
B January 3, 2023 to January 20, 2023 3 weeks
Winter Session Fees
ItemCost
Winter Session Class Fee  $366.00 Per Unit
Consolidated Course Fee $29.11
Student ID Card Fee $4.65
Students who register late will be assessed a Late Registration Fee  
Session A (on or after December 17, 2022) Late Registration Fee $25.00 Per Transaction
Session B (on or after January 3, 2023) Late Registration Fee $25.00 Per Transaction

Winter Fee Deadline: Charges are due the same day as course enrollment. Without a sufficient payment by the deadline, courses may be dropped.

Winter Session 2023 Fees PDF

California state university fees for international students
California state university fees for international students

Campus-Based Fees 

These fees are charged every semester for all students enrolled in classes, including but not limited to: part-time students, full-time students, online students, out-of-state students, study abroad students.

Mandatory Campus-Based Fees:

Paid in addition to State Fees
Campus-Based Fees PDF

California state university fees for international students
California state university fees for international students

 List of mandatory campus-based fees
 ItemSummer
2022
Fall
2022
Spring
2023
Student Success Fee
Enhance the quality of academic programs and the student experience on campus
48.74 210.71 210.71
Associated Student Body Fee
Funds operation of the Associated Student governance and related programs
5.68 86.13 86.13
Campus Union Fee
Fund all operations of the Titan Student Centers
68.01 155.99 155.99
Consolidated Course Fee
Includes all individual miscellaneous course fees other than those for travel and field trip expenses, event and facility admissions, sports equipment and musical instruments (including rentals).
28.34 29.11 29.11
Health Services Fee
Provide basic student health and counseling services and support Student Health Center operations.
90.67 93.12 93.12
Health Facilities Fee
Support the cost of maintaining the campus health center facility
3.39 3.48 3.48
Instructionally Related Activities (IRA) Fee
Support instructionally related activities as authorized by the CSU board of  trustees under Ed. Code, Section 89230
N/A 41.91 41.91
Student ID Card Fee
Support cost of maintaining the Titan Card program including the cost of staffing, systems and program support, and equipment.
4.53 4.65 4.65
TITAN Participation Fee
Support the cost of maintaining the Student Self-Service Registration System including the cost of staffing, systems and program support, and equipment
7.94 8.15 8.15
Totals 257.30 633.25 633.25

Student Involvement and Representation Fee (SIRF)

The optional $2.00 SIRF is not included in the total Campus-Based Fees for fall and spring semesters. It is not considered a mandatory campus fee and students can opt-out of the SIRF on their student portal. 

Please visit our SIRF information page for more information.

Student Representation Fee
FeeSummer
2022
Fall
2022
Spring
2023
SIRF N/A 2.00 2.00
Total with SIRF 257.30 635.25 635.25

Non-Resident Tuition Fees (out-of-state fees)

If you are not a resident of California, you must add $396.00 per units enrolled to your registration and tuition fees  in addition to the regular State Fees.

 Non-Resident Tuition Fee Table for up to twelve units
UnitsFee Charged (with State Fees)
1 396.00
2 792.00
3 1,188.00
4 1,584.00
5 1,980.00
6 2,376.00
 7 2,772.00 
 8 3,168.00 
9 3,564.00
10 3,960.00
11 4,356.00
12 4,752.00

How much does it cost to go to a California State University?

2017-18 Systemwide Tuition and Campus Mandatory Fees.

Is California State University Expensive?

The total cost is the sticker price, plus the cost of room and board, books and supplies, and transportation and personal expenses. At California State University--Los Angeles, the total cost is $28,001 for in-state students and $39,881 for out-of-state students.

Is CSU good for international students?

Most CSU campuses welcome the applications of international students. As an international student you may be interested in starting a bachelor's degree, a graduate degree or in some cases an ESL (English as a Second Language) program.

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