Hey, peeps! I'm considering California State University Monterey Bay as one of my options, and I'm curious about their tuition costs. Can anyone provide some information on how much it'll cost for an undergrad student?
Hello! CSU Monterey Bay's tuition costs vary depending on your residency status. For the 2024-2025 academic year, the tuition costs are as follows:
- California residents: $5,742 per year for full-time undergraduate students (not including additional campus fees, which are around $1,300). This figure applies to students enrolled in 6.1 units or more per semester.
- Non-California residents (including international students): In addition to the base tuition of $5,742 per year and additional campus fees, there's an out-of-state tuition fee of $396 per unit. Based on 12 units per semester (the typical full-time course load), the out-of-state tuition comes to approximately $9,504 per year, making the total tuition and fees around $16,546 per year.
Please note that these costs are for tuition and mandatory fees only. They don't cover the expenses for housing, meal plans, books, or personal expenses. The overall cost of attendance, which includes these additional expenses, will be higher.
Also, keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid, which can help offset these costs. To get an estimate of your financial aid package and specific costs for CSU Monterey Bay, you can use their Net Price Calculator on their website.
Good luck with your college search!
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