Academic Catalog 2024-2025

Fees

2023-25 Schedule of Tuition and Fees 

The CSU makes every effort to keep student costs to a minimum. Tuition and fees listed in published schedules or student accounts may need to be increased when public funding is inadequate. Therefore, CSU reserves the right, even after tuition or fees are initially charged or initial payments are made, to increase or modify any listed tuition or fees. All listed fees, other than mandatory systemwide tuition, are subject to change without notice, until the date when instruction for a particular semester or quarter has begun. All CSU-listed tuition and 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 tuition will be made in accordance with the requirements of the Working Families Student Fee Transparency and Accountability Act (Sections 66028 – 66028.6 of the California Education Code).
 
The following reflects applicable systemwide tuition and fees for both semester and quarter universities. 

These rates are subject to change.

Information concerning the cost of attending CSU Dominguez Hills is available from the Information Center, WH D-245, (310) 243-3696, and includes fees and tuition (where applicable); the estimated costs of books and supplies; estimates of typical student room and board costs and transportation costs; and, if requested, additional costs for specific programs.

Application for Admission to the University

All Students

Application Fees

Cost Fees
$70 All Students: Application Fee (nonrefundable), payable online at the time of application via credit card or PayPal.
$15 Late Application fee

2023-24 Basic Tuition 

2022-23 Basic Tuition

Units Per Semester Per Quarter Per Academic Year
Undergraduate Tuition
6.1 or more $2,871 $1,914 $5,742
0 to 6.0 $1,665 $1,110 $3,330
Credential Program Tuition
6.1 or more $3,330 $2,220 $6,660
0 to 6.0 $1,932 $1,288 $3,3864
Graduate/Post Baccalaureate Tuition
6.1 or more $3,588 $2,392 $7,176
0 to 6.0 $2,082 $1,388 $4,164

*Note: All fees are subject to change based on further action by the Trustees of the California State University and the California Legislature or the CSU Dominguez Hills President.

**Note: Applicable term tuition applies for universities with special terms, as determined by the university. Total college year tuition cannot exceed the academic year plus summer term tuition. The summer term tuition for the education doctorate at quarter universities is equal to the per semester tuition listed in the table. Total tuition for the education doctorate over the college year equals the per academic year tuition plus the per semester tuition for the summer term at all CSUs.

For summer session fees, please consult the summer session Class Schedule.

2023-24 Doctorate Tuition*

Units Per Semester Per Quarter Per Academic Year
Audiology $7,371 $14,742
Education $5,919 $3,946 $11,838
Nursing Practice $7,635 $15,270
Occupational Therapy $8,598 $17,196
Physical Therapy $8,598 $17,196
Public Health $9,450 $18,900

 *Applicable term tuition applies for universities with special terms, as determined by the university. Total college year tuition cannot exceed the academic year plus summer term tuition. The summer term tuition for the education doctorate at quarter universities is equal to the per semester tuition listed in the table. Total tuition for the education doctorate over the college year equals the per academic year tuition plus the per semester tuition for the summer term at all CSUs. 

2023-24 Graduate Business Professional Fee

Graduate Business Professional Fee

Cost Fees
$270 Charge Per Unit- Semester
$180 Charge Per Unit- Quarter

The graduate business professional fee is paid on a per unit basis in addition to basic tuition fees and campus fees for specific graduate business programs authorized to assess the fee. A list of academic programs authorized to assess the fee can be found on the CSU Tuition website. 

  • Master of Science (M.S.) programs in Accountancy
  • Master of Science (M.S.) programs in Business Administration
  • Master of Science (M.S.) programs in Business Analytics
  • Master of Science (M.S.) programs in Business and Technology
  • Master of Science (M.S.) programs in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
  • Master of Science (M.S.) programs in Finance
  • Master of Science (M.S.) programs in Health Care Management
  • Master of Science (M.S.) programs in Health Services Administration
  • Master of Science (M.S.) programs in Information Systems
  • Master of Science (M.S.) programs in Information Technology
  • Master of Science (M.S.) programs in Marketing
  • Master of Science (M.S.) programs in Taxation

Nonresident Students ( U.S. and Foreign)

Nonresident Tuition Fee (in addition to basic tuition fees and other systemwide fees charged all students) for all CSUs:

2023-24 Nonresident Tuition Fee (U.S. and Foreign) 
Cost Fees
$396 Charge Per Unit- Semester
$264 Charge Per Unit- Quarter

The total nonresident tuition fee paid per term will be determined by the number of units taken.

Mandatory systemwide tuition is waived for those individuals who qualify for such exemption under the provisions of the California Education Code (see section on fee waivers).

Students are charged campus fees in addition to tuition and other systemwide fees. Information on campus fees can be found by contacting the individual CSUs.

Credit Cards:

Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover credit cards may be used for payment of student tuition and fees but may be subject to a non-refundable credit card processing fee.

2024-25 Schedule of Tuition and Fees 

The CSU makes every effort to keep student costs to a minimum. Tuition and fees listed in published schedules or student accounts may need to be increased when public funding is inadequate. Therefore, CSU reserves the right, even after tuition or fees are initially charged or initial payments are made, to increase or modify any listed tuition or fees. All listed fees, other than mandatory systemwide tuition, are subject to change without notice, until the date when instruction for a particular semester or quarter has begun. All CSU-listed tuition and 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 tuition 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).
 
The following reflects applicable systemwide tuition and fees for both semester and quarter universities. 

These rates are subject to change.
 

Information concerning the cost of attending CSU Dominguez Hills is available from the Information Center, WH D-245, (310) 243-3696, and includes fees and tuition (where applicable); the estimated costs of books and supplies; estimates of typical student room and board costs and transportation costs; and, if requested, additional costs for specific programs.

Application for Admission to the University

All Applicants

APPLICATION FEES

Cost Fees
$70 All Students: Application Fee (nonrefundable), payable online at the time of application via credit card, e-check or PayPal.
$15 Late Application fee

2024-25 Basic Tuition Fees

2024-25 BASIC TUITION

Units Per Semester Per Quarter Per Academic Year
Undergraduate Tuition
6.1 Or more $3,042 N/A $6,084
0 to 6.0 $1,764 N/A $3,528
Credential Program Tuition
6.1 or more $3,531 N/A $7,062
0 to 6.0 $2,049 N/A $4,098
Graduate/Post Baccalaureate Tuition
6.1 or more $3,804 N/A $7,608
0 to 6.0 $2,208 N/A $4,416

2023-24 Doctorate Tuition*

Units Per Semester Per Quarter Per Academic Year
Audiology $7,371 $14,742
Education $5,919 $3,946 $11,838
Nursing Practice $7,635 $15,270
Occupational Therapy $8,598 $17,196
Physical Therapy $8,598 $17,196
Public Health $9450 $18,900

 *Applicable term tuition applies for universities with special terms, as determined by the campus. Total college year tuition cannot exceed the academic year plus summer term tuition. The summer term tuition for the education doctorate at quarter universities is equal to the per semester tuition listed in the table. Total tuition for the education doctorate over the college year equals the per academic year tuition listed in the table. Total tuition for the education doctorate over the college year equals the per academic year tuition plus the per semester tuition for the summer term at all CSUs. 

2024-25 Graduate Business Professional Fee

GRADUATE BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL FEE

Cost Fees
$285 Charge Per Unit- Semester
$190 Charge Per Unit- Quarter

The graduate business professional fee is paid on a per unit basis in addition to basic tuition and campus fees for specific campus graduate business programs authorized to assess the fee. A list of academic programs authorized to assess the fee can be found on the CSU Tuition website.

  • Master of Science (M.S.) programs in Accountancy
  • Master of Science (M.S.) programs in Business Administration
  • Master of Science (M.S.) programs in Business Analytics
  • Master of Science (M.S.) programs in Business and Technology
  • Master of Science (M.S.) programs in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
  • Master of Science (M.S.) programs in Finance
  • Master of Science (M.S.) programs in Health Care Management
  • Master of Science (M.S.) programs in Health Services Administration
  • Master of Science (M.S.) programs in Information Systems
  • Master of Science (M.S.) programs in Information Technology
  • Master of Science (M.S.) programs in Marketing
  • Master of Science (M.S.) programs in Taxation

NONRESIDENT STUDENTS ( U.S. AND FOREIGN)

Nonresident tuition (in addition to basic tuition and other systemwide fees charged all students) for all CSUs:

2024-25 Nonresident Students (U.S. and Foreign)
Cost Fees
$420 Charge Per Unit - Per Semester
$280 Charge Per Unit - Per Quarter

The total nonresident tuition paid per term will be determined by the number of units taken.

Mandatory systemwide tuition is waived for those individuals who qualify for such exemption under the provisions of the California Education Code (see section on fee waivers).

Students are charged campus fees in addition to tuition and systemwide fees. Information on campus fees can be found by contacting the individual CSUs.

Credit Cards:

Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover credit cards may be used for payment of student tuition and fees but may be subject to a non-refundable credit card processing fee.

Fee Waivers and Exemptions

California Education Code provides for the waiver of mandatory systemwide tuition fees as summarized below:

Section 66025.3(a) – Dependent eligible to receive assistance under Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Division 4 of the Military and Veterans Code; child of any veteran of the United States military who has a service-connected disability, has been killed in service, or has died of a service-connected disability, and meets specified income provisions; dependent, or surviving spouse who has not remarried of any member of the California National Guard who, in the line of duty, and while in the active service of the state, was killed, died of a disability resulting from an event that occurred while in the active service of the state, or is permanently disabled as a result of an event that occurred while in the active service of the state; and any undergraduate student who is a recipient of a Medal of Honor, or undergraduate student who is a child of a recipient of a Medal of Honor who is no more than 27 years old, who meets the income restriction and California residency requirement.
Section 66025.3(b) – Current or former foster youth who are 25 years of age or younger; has been in foster care for at least 12 consecutive months after reaching 10 years of age; meet any of the following:
i. Is under a current foster care placement order by the juvenile court;
ii. Was under a foster care placement order by the juvenile court upon reaching 18 years of age;
iii. Was adopted, or entered guardianship, from foster care;
iv. Completes and submits the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA);
v. Maintains a minimum grade point average and meets the conditions necessary to be in good standing at the university; and
vi. Meets the financial need requirements established for Cal Grant A awards under Chapter 1.7 (commencing with Section 69430) of Part 42.
The waiver of mandatory systemwide tuition and fees under this section applies only to a person who is determined to be a resident of California pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 68000) of Part 41 of the California Education Code.
Section 66602 – A qualifying student from the California State University (CSU) who is appointed by the Governor to serve as Trustee of the California State University (CSU) for the duration of the student member's term of office.
Section 68120 – Surviving spouse or child of a deceased California resident who was employed by a public agency, or was a contractor or an employee of a contractor, performing services for a public agency or was a firefighter employed by the federal government whose duty assignment involved the performance of firefighting services in this state. The deceased person's principal duties consisted of active law enforcement service or active fire suppression and prevention, and was killed in the performance of active law enforcement or active fire suppression and prevention duties (referred to as Alan Pattee Scholarships). Additionally, a person who qualifies for the waiver under this section as a surviving child of a contractor or of an employee of a contractor, who performed services for a public agency, must be enrolled as an undergraduate student at the California State University and meet the applicable income restriction requirement with supporting documentation (i.e. student's income, including the value of parent support, does not exceed the maximum household income and asset level for an applicant for a Cal Grant B award).
Section 68120.3 – Surviving spouse (until January 1, 2033) or surviving child(until attaining the age of 30) of a deceased California resident who was a licensed physician or nurse employed by or under contract with a health facility regulated and licensed by the State Department of Public Health to provide medical services, or a first responder employed to provide emergency services as described in Section 8562 of the Government Code. The deceased person's principal duties consisted of providing medical services or emergency services during the COVID-19 pandemic state of emergency (started March 4, 2020, until the Governor lifts the state of emergency), and the deceased person died of COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic state of emergency. The person who qualifies for this waiver must enroll as an undergraduate student at a CSU, was a resident of California during the COVID-19 pandemic state of emergency, and the annual income (including the value of the parent's support) does not exceed the maximum household income and asset level for an applicant for a Cal Grant A award, as set forth in Section 69432.7
Section 68121 – A qualifying undergraduate student (until attaining the age of 30) enrolled in an undergraduate program who is the surviving dependent of any individual killed in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon building in Washington, D.C., or the crash of United Airlines Flight 93 in southwestern Pennsylvania, if the student meets the financial need requirements set forth in Government Code Section 69432.7 for the Cal Grant A Program and either the surviving dependent or the individual killed in the attacks was a resident of California on September 11, 2001.
Section 69000 – A California resident who has been exonerated, as the term is defined in Section 3007.05(e) of the Penal Code; completes and submits the FAFSA, and meets the financial need requirements established for Cal Grant A awards. The student's mandatory systemwide tuition and fees waived pursuant to this subdivision shall not have in excess of the equivalent of six years of full-time attendance in an undergraduate program. 

Students who may qualify for the above benefits should contact the Admissions/Registrar's Office for further information and/or an eligibility determination.
 
The California Education Code provides for the following nonresident tuition exemptions as summarized below:

Section 68075 – A student who is a member of the Armed Forces of the United States stationed in this state, except a member of the Armed Forces assigned for educational purposes to a state-supported institution of higher education, is entitled to resident classification only for the purpose of determining the amount of tuition and fees. If that member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is in attendance at an institution is thereafter transferred on military orders to a place outside this state where the member continues to serve in the Armed Forces of the United States, the member shall not lose the member's resident classification so long as the member remains continuously enrolled at that institution.
Section 68075.7 – A nonresident student is exempt from paying nonresident tuition or any other fee that is exclusively applicable to nonresident students if the student:
1. Resides in California;
2. Meets the definition of "covered individual" as defined in Section 3679(c)(2) of Title 38 of the United States Code; or
3. Is eligible for education benefits under the federal Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty program (Chapter 30 (commencing with Section 3001) of Title 38 of the United States Code), the Veterans Readiness and Employment program (Chapter 31 (commencing with Section 3100) of Title 38 of the United States Code), the Post-9/11 GI Bill program (Chapter 33 (commencing with Section 3301) of Title 38 of the United States Code), or the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance program (Chapter 35 (commencing with Section 3500) of Title 38 of the United States Code), as each read on January 5, 2022. 
Section 68122 – A student who is a victim of trafficking, domestic violence, and other serious crimes who has been granted status under Section 1101(a)(15)(T)(i) or (ii), or Section 1101(a)(15)(U)(i) or (ii), of Title 8 of the United States Code shall be exempt from paying nonresident tuition to the same extent as individuals who are admitted to the United States as refugees under Section 1157 of Title 8 of the United States Code.
Section 68130.5 – A nonresident student, other than a person excluded from the term "immigrant" for purposes of the federal Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. Sec. 1101), pursuant to paragraph (15) of subsection (a) of Section 1101 of Title 8 of the United States Code, shall be exempt from paying nonresident tuition if the student meets the requirements of (1) through (4), below.
  1. Satisfaction of the requirements of either subparagraph (A) or subparagraph (B)
    1. A total attendance of, or attainment of credits earned while in California equivalent to, three or more years of full-time attendance or attainment of credits at any of the following:
      1. California high schools;
      2. California high schools established by the State Board of Education; 
      3. California adult schools established by a county office of education, a unified school district or high school district, or the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (subject to the class hours' requirement);
      4. Campuses of the California Community Colleges (subject to the credit requirements); or
      5. A combination of those schools set forth in clauses (i) to (iv), inclusive. 
    2. Three or more years of full-time high school coursework in California, and a total of three or more years of attendance in California elementary schools, California secondary schools, or a combination of both. 
  2. Satisfaction of any of the following:
    1. Graduation from a California high school or attainment of the equivalent thereof; 
    2. Attainment of an associate degree from a campus of the California Community Colleges; or 
    3. Fulfillment of the minimum transfer requirements established for the California State University for students transferring from a campus of the California Community College.
  3. Registration as an entering student at, or current enrollment at, an accredited institution of higher education in California not earlier than the fall semester or quarter of the 2001-02 academic year.
  4. In the case of a person without lawful immigration status, the filing of an affidavit with the institution of higher education stating that the student has filed an application to legalize the students' immigration status or will file an application as soon as the student is eligible to do so. 

Older Adult Fee Waiver

Students sixty years of age and older may be eligible for an Older Adult Fee Waiver. Here's how to apply:

  1. Obtain a fee waiver form from the Office of Admissions. Applicant must present documentation which establishes their identity and their age, i.e., California Drivers License, California Identification Card, etc.
  2. Students using the Older Adult Fee Waiver may register at/or after the first day of the term.
  3. The Office Admissions will send the Older Adult Fee Waiver form to Student Financial Services in order for the fee waiver to be posted to the student account.
  4. The number of Older Adult Fee Waivers is limited.Older Adult students not participating in the Older Adult fee waiver program will be required to pay fees by the posted due date.

Payment Methods

Fees may be paid online by electronic check or credit cards through MyCSUDH. There is a non-refundable 2.95% service fee charged by our third party processor TouchNet® PayPathTM for paying with a credit card.  Debit cards are treated the same as credit cards and will incur the service fee. There is no fee charged for paying with electronic check. Fees may also be paid at Cashier's Office. The Cashier's Office accepts cash, checks and money orders.

Parking Fees

Application for refund of parking fees may be obtained at the Cashier's Office. The Parking Decal must accompany the request for refund. Lost, stolen, or destroyed permits will not be replaced for students, faculty, or staff. A new permit must be purchased at the current cost.

Parking Fees1

Cost Fees
$155 Four wheeled motorized vehicles (per semester)
$39 Two-wheeled motorized vehicles - includes mopeds (per semester)
$9 Daily permit
$95 Summer permit (entire summer)
$52 Summer permit (per session)
$16 Summer permit - Two-wheeled motorized vehicles - includes mopeds
1

Subject to change.

Other Fees

Mandatory Fees

Cost Fees
vaires Course Material Fees (charged for certain courses in art, biology, chemistry, history, English, music, orthotics and prosthetics, and physical education. These courses are footnoted in the Class Schedule in their respective academic course listing)
$15 Diploma Fee
$10 Graduation Date Change Fee
$90 Graduation Fee
$35 Graduation Writing Examination
$5 Identification Card – new and returning students (non-refundable)
Special Test Fees – a list of test fees is available in the Testing Office

User Fees

Cost Fees
$4 Certification of Enrollment and/or Degrees
$50 Credential Evaluation Fee
min $4 Duplicate Document or Printout
$10 Emergency Graduation Clearance Processing
$10 Emergency Transcript Processing (less than 10 working days)
$50 International Student Matriculation and Orientation
$33 Installment Payment Service Charge (non-refundable)
$10 Petition for Exception to University Policy
$10 Refund Processing Fee and Service Charge
$5 Revised Evaluation

Transcript (within 10 Working Days)

Cost Fees
$8 Single Transcript
$2 Additional transcripts prepared at the same time up to ten (10) transcripts
$1 Additional transcripts prepared at the same time that exceed the first ten (10) transcripts

Penalty or Deposit Fees

Cost Fees
$25 Checks returned for any cause - Per AB1643, ch. 1000, there is a $25 charge on returned checks. Note: Students whose checks are returned by their bank are subject to disenrollment. Dishonored checks that are not paid may be sent to the L.A. District Attorney for prosecution.
$20 Late Payment Fee (per late payment)
varies Library fines - a list of overdue fines is posted at the entrance to the library on the 2nd floor of the ERC Building
varies Lost books and other Library items - replacement cost + posted service charge
$25 Late Registration (assessed the day instruction begins) (non-refundable)
$10 Petition for Missed Deadlines

Tuition Fee Installment Plan

A Fee Installment Plan is available for fall and spring terms. See the Schedule of Classes for information.

Refund of Tuition and Mandatory Fees, Including Nonresident Tuition 

Regulations governing the refund of tuition and mandatory fees, including nonresident tuition, for students enrolling at the California State University (CSU) are included in Section 41802 of Title 5, California Code of Regulations. For purposes of the refund policy, mandatory fees are defined as those systemwide and campus fees that are required to be paid in order to enroll in state-supported academic programs at the CSU. Refunds of fees and tuition charges for self-support, special session and Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE) programs or courses at the CSU are governed by a separate policy established by the university, available at http://www.csudh.edu/ccpe/registration/policies/.

In order to receive a full refund of tuition and mandatory fees, including nonresident tuition, less an administrative charge established by the university, a student must cancel registration or drop all courses prior to the first day of instruction for the term. Information on procedures and deadlines for canceling registration and dropping classes is available in the Schedule of Classes.

For state-supported semesters, quarters, and non-standard terms or courses of four weeks or more, a student who withdraws during the term in accordance with the university’s established procedures or drops all courses prior to the university-designated drop period will receive a refund of tuition and mandatory fees, including nonresident tuition, based on the portion of the term during which the student was enrolled. No student withdrawing after the 60 percent point in the term will be entitled to a refund of any mandatory fees or nonresident tuition.

A student who, within the university designated drop period and in accordance with university procedures, drops units resulting in a lower tuition and/or mandatory fee obligation shall be entitled to a refund of applicable tuition and mandatory fees less an administrative charge established by the university.

For state-supported non-standard terms or courses of less than four weeks, no refunds of tuition and mandatory fees, including nonresident tuition, will be made unless a student cancels registration or drops all classes, in accordance with the university's established procedures and deadlines, prior to the first day of instruction for state-supported non-standard terms or courses or prior to the first meeting for courses of less than four weeks.

Students will also receive a refund of tuition and mandatory fees, including nonresident tuition, under the following circumstances:

  • The tuition and fees were assessed or collected in error;
  • The course for which the tuition and fees were assessed or collected was canceled by the university;
  • The university makes a delayed decision that the student was not eligible to enroll in the term for which tuition and mandatory fees were assessed and collected and the delayed decision was not due to incomplete or inaccurate information provided by the student; or
  • The student was activated for compulsory military service.

Students who are not entitled to a refund as described above may petition the university for a refund demonstrating exceptional circumstances and the chief financial officer of the university or designee may authorize a refund if they determine that the fees and tuition were not earned by the university.

Information concerning any aspect of the refund of fees may be obtained from Student Financial Services at (310) 243-3780 or at sfs@csudh.edu.

Fees and Debts Owed to the Institution

Should a student or former student fail to pay a fee or a debt owed to the institution, including tuition and student charges, the institution may "withhold permission to register, to use facilities for which a fee is authorized to be charged, to receive services, materials, food or merchandise or any combination of the above from any person owing a debt" until the debt is paid (see Title 5, California Code of Regulations, Sections 42380 and 42381).

Prospective students who register for courses offered by the university are obligated for the payment of charges and fees associated with registration for those courses. Failure to cancel registration in any course for an academic term prior to the first day of the academic term gives rise to an obligation to pay student charges and fees including any tuition for the reservation of space in the course.

The institution may withhold permission to register or other services offered by the institution from anyone owing fees or another debt to the institution. The institution may also report the debt to a credit bureau, offset the amount due against any future state tax refunds due the student, refer the debt to an outside collection agency and/or charge the student actual and reasonable collection costs, including reasonable attorney fees if litigation is necessary, in collecting any amount not paid when due.

The institution may not withhold an official transcript of grades by the institution from anyone owing fees or another debt to the institution (see Title 1.6C7 (commencing with section 1788.90) Part 4 of Division 3 of the Civil Code). The institution can still charge a fee for the issuance of the transcript pursuant to their published transcript processing fees.

If a person believes they do not owe all or part of an asserted unpaid obligation, that person may contact Student Financial Services at sfs@csudh.edu or by phone at (310) 243-3780. Student Financial Services, or another office on campus to which Student Financial Services may refer the person, will review all pertinent information provided by the person and available to the campus and will advise the person of its conclusions.

Cancellation of Registration or Withdrawal from the Institution

Students who find it necessary to cancel their registration or to withdraw from all classes after enrolling for any academic term are required to follow the university’s official withdrawal procedures. Failure to follow formal University procedures may result in an obligation to pay fees as well as the assignment of failing grades in all courses and the need to apply for readmission before being permitted to enroll in another academic term. Information on canceling registration and withdrawal procedures is available from the University Registrar's Office

1000 E. Victoria St.
Carson, CA 90747
(310) 243-3648.

Students who receive financial aid funds must consult with the Financial Aid office prior to withdrawing from the university regarding any required return or repayment of grant or loan assistance received for that academic term or payment period. Students who have received financial aid and withdraw from the institution during the academic term or payment period may need to return or repay some or all of the funds received, which may result in a debt owed to the institution.

Average Support Cost per Full-Time Equivalent Student and Sources of Funds

The total support cost per full-time equivalent student (FTES) includes the expenditures for current operations, including payments made to students in the form of financial aid, and all fully reimbursed programs contained in state appropriations. The average support cost is determined by dividing the total cost by the number of FTES. The total CSU 2022-23 budget amounts were $4,589,590,000 from state General Fund (GF) appropriations, before a $(68.5) million CalPERS retirement adjustment, $2,446,491,000 from gross tuition revenue, and $672,655,000 from other fee revenues for a total of $7,708,736,000. The 2022-23 resident FTES target is 383,680 and the nonresident FTES based on past-year actual is 19,953 for a total of 403,633 FTES. The GF appropriation is applicable to resident students only whereas fee revenues are collected from resident and nonresident students. FTES is derived by dividing the total student credit units attempted by a fixed amount depending on academic level (e.g., 30 for a semester university and 45 for a quarter university, the figures that define a full-time undergraduate or postbaccalaureate student's academic load). 

2022-23

Fee Amount Average Cost per FTES Percentage
State Appropriation (GF)1 $4,589,590,000 11,962 59.6%
Gross Tuition Revenue2 $2,446,491,000 6,061 31.7%
Other Fees Revenue2 $672,655,000 1,667 8.7%
Total Support Cost $7,708,736,000 19,690 100%
1

Represents state GF appropriation in the Budget Act of 2022-23; GF is divisible by resident students only (383,680 FTES).

2

Represents CSU Operating Fund, gross tutition and other fees revenue amounts submitted in university September 2022-23 final budgets. Revenues are divisible by resident and nonresident students (403,633 FTES).

The 2022-23 average support cost per FTES based on GF appropriation and tuition fee revenue only is $18,023 and is $19,960, which includes all fee revenue (e.g., tuition fees, application fees, and campus mandatory fees) in the CSU Operating Fund. Of this amount, the average tuition and other fee revenue per FTES is $7,728.

The average CSU 2022-23 academic year, resident, undergraduate student basic tuition and other mandatory fees required to apply to, enroll in, or attend the university is $7,520 ($5,742 tuition fee plus $1,778 average campus-based fees). However, the costs paid by individual students will vary depending on the university, program, and whether a student is part-time, full-time, resident, or nonresident.

Procedure for the Establishment or Abolishment of Campus-Based Mandatory Fees

The law governing the California State University provides that specific campus fees defined as mandatory, such as a student body association fee and a student body center fee, may be established. A student body association fee must be established upon a favorable vote of two-thirds of the students voting in an election held for this purpose (Education Code, Section 89300). The university president may adjust the student body association fee only after the fee adjustment has been approved by a majority of students voting in a referendum established for that purpose. The required fee shall be subject to referendum at any time upon the presentation of a petition to the university president containing the signatures of 10 percent of the regularly enrolled students at the university. Student body association fees support a variety of cultural and recreational programs, childcare centers, and special student support programs. A student body center fee must be established upon a favorable vote of two-thirds of the students voting in an election held for this purpose (Education Code, Section 89304). Once bonds are issued, authority to set and adjust student body center fees is governed by provisions of the State University Revenue Bond Act of 1947, including, but not limited to, Education Code sections 90012, 90027, and 90068. A student success fee may be established or adjusted only after the university undertakes a rigorous consultation process and a fee referendum is held with a simple majority vote of the students only after six years have elapsed following the vote to implement the fee. 

The process to establish and adjust other campus-based mandatory fees requires consideration by the campus fee advisory committee and a consultation or student referendum process as established by California State University Student Fee Policy, Section III (or any successor policy). The university president may use consultation mechanisms if they determine that a referendum is not the best mechanism to achieve appropriate and meaningful consultation, and referendum is not required by the Education Code or Student Success Fee policy. Results of the referendum and the fee committee review are advisory to the university president. The president may adjust campus-based mandatory fees but must request the chancellor to establish a new mandatory fee. The president shall provide to the campus fee advisory committee a report of all campus-based mandatory fees. The university shall report annually to the chancellor a complete inventory of all campus-based mandatory fees.

For more information or questions, please contact the System Budget Office in the CSU Chancellor’s Office at (562) 951-4560.