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Cost of Attendance

The CSU makes every effort to keep student costs to a minimum. Fees listed in published schedules or student accounts may need to be increased when public funding is inadequate. Therefore, CSU must reserve the right, even after fees are initially charged or initial payments are made, to increase or modify any listed fees. All listed fees, other than mandatory systemwide fees, are subject to change without notice, until the date when instruction for a particular semester has begun. All CSU listed fees should be regarded as estimates that are subject to change upon approval by The Board of Trustees, the Chancellor, or the Presidents, as appropriate. Changes in mandatory systemwide fees will be made in accordance with the requirements of the Working Families Student Fee Transparency and Accountability Act (Sections 66028 – 66028.6 of the Education Code).

Please review and monitor your student account regularly through MyCoyote.

Please check your CSUSB email account regularly for updates about tuition fees and registration due dates.

For informational purposes only: In accordance with California Assembly Bill 990 California State University, San Bernardino provides the typical market cost of a one bedroom apartment in the City of San Bernardino area:

1 Bedroom: $1,814 per month

The cost of a one-bedroom apartment was determined by using the average of local apartments, Castle Park, Ridgeline, Sunrise, Lido, and Broadview.  The apartments are listed in the local apartment guide on-line.  This amount is required to be indicated on the website for public information.  Average total rent $9068 divided by 5 apartment comparisons, equals $1814 x 9 months = $16,326.  The median food cost is $7501 for a total of $23,827.

The living expenses included in the off-campus Cost of Attendance represent the typical costs students pay when enrolled at CSU, San Bernardino. Actual costs of living expenses will vary. Many students living off-campus have roommates, which decreases their housing costs.

2023-2024 Cost of Attendance Allowances

2022-2023 Cost of Attendance Allowances