Affordability
Best Value in High-Quality Higher Education
California State University, East Bay offers a strong academic course of study and a real-world curriculum that prepares you for a lifetime of personal achievement and career success – all at a price so affordable it may surprise you. In fact, Cal State East Bay tops the index for value and affordability with among the lowest fees in the nation for comparable institutions, and is widely regarded as a best value in public university education.
Undergraduate Fees: $1,270 per quarter, or $3,810 per academic year (3 quarters full-time attendance)
Graduate Fees: $1,506 per quarter, or $4,518 per academic year (3 quarters full-time attendance)
Non-California resident tuition is an additional $226 per unit. Undergraduate non-resident students from eligible western states may qualify for a special tuition rate offered through the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE).
Fees are subject to change without advance notice by the Trustees of the California State University.
Total Comparison
The following chart shows an estimated cost of attendance for a CA resident undergraduate student during the 2008-2009 school year including tuition, fees, room, board, books, supplies, transportation, and personal expenses.
| With Parents | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fees | $3,810 | $3,810 | $3,810 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,566 | $1,566 | $1,566 |
| Food and Housing | $4,050 | $9,228 | $10,152 |
| Transportation | $1,242 | $1,152 | $1,422 |
| Miscellaneous/Personal | $3,024 | $3,024 | $3,024 |
| TOTAL | $13,692 | $18,780 | $19,974 |
Financial Aid for Everyone
At Cal State East Bay, we recognize that even an affordable college education can be a significant financial commitment. That's why, each year, we offer our students more than $57 million in grants, loans, scholarships, and other financial aid. So, if you're wondering if you'll be able to pay for college, at Cal State East Bay, the answer is an unqualified "Yes!" To find our more about the many types of financial aid Cal State East Bay makes available to you, visit www.csueastbay.edu/financial_aid.
