CSUSB: A Smart Investment in Your Future
Choosing college is one of the most important decisions you’ll make—and at CSUSB, it’s also one of the smartest. A bachelor’s degree can boost your lifetime earnings by about $1 million compared to those without a degree, and the value only increases with a graduate degree.
Student Spotlight
Carson Fajardo ’25
Master of Public Administration student
“Through an amazing scholarship, it allowed me to live on campus, which was an experience I never thought I would’ve ever gotten. CSUSB has so many resources. You can really define your future here.”
Tuition Calculator & Financial Aid Application
Undergraduate Estimated Costs
Every Coyote’s journey is unique, and so are the costs. Use our tuition calculator to enter a few details and see an estimate of your tuition and fees as a California undergraduate at CSUSB. It’s a quick way to get a clearer picture of what your college investment might look like—and to start planning how financial aid can help make it even more affordable.
Savings Breakdown
80%
of students receive financial aid and over $225 million is dispersed annually
$14,671
Average financial aid package per year for undergraduate students
Top 50
CSUSB is ranked a Best Value College 2025
U.S. News & World Report
Graduate Estimated Costs (2025-26 Graduate)
DON’T FORGET
To be considered for financial aid, all CSUSB students must complete either the simplified Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application (CADAA). Be sure to fill out the one that applies to you—this step is essential to unlocking the aid that can help make your CSUSB education even more affordable.
We’re Here for You
If you have questions about financial aid—whether it’s how to apply, how much you might receive, or how and when funds are disbursed—we’re here to help. From the moment you apply for admission through the day you graduate, our Financial Aid team is committed to supporting you every step of the way.