Cost of Attendance

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California State University, Long Beach makes every effort to keep costs to a minimum for all students, and we are proud to be recognized as one of the top universities in the west for return on investment. We are here to support you with your academic and financial planning goals. 

Your actual cost of attendance will vary depending on your program, residency status, and your specific personal living arrangements and costs. Estimates represent the typical cost for a student to attend CSULB for one academic year.


Select a category below to learn more about the latest estimated cost of attendance:


Additional Information:

Cost of Attendance Components:

  • Tuition and Mandatory Fees: Cost paid to CSULB for courses, includes mandatory campus fees
  • Living Expenses (housing and food): The typical cost per academic year to live in Long Beach while attending CSULB. Actual costs may vary by individual choices related to location and circumstances (on-campus, off-campus, living at home)
    • Commuter Room and Board reflect the lower costs of living at home
    • On-Campus Room and Board is the average housing contract amount plus the 21-meal option
    • Off-Campus Room and Board assume a roommate
  • Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment: The average cost of books course materials, supplies, and equipment per academic year. This includes the cost of a computer.
  • Transportation: The average transportation cost of traveling to and from CSULB
    • Amount does not include car payments, insurance, parking, or vehicle maintenance
  • Miscellaneous Personal Expenses: The average amount for personal expenses—from clothing and laundry to going to a movie or buying a pizza—each year

The Cost of Attendance provides an estimate of typical costs students may encounter while enrolled.  Actual costs will vary based upon the specific unique circumstances, choices, and living situations of each student.  Students and their families are encouraged to use the cost of attendance information provided to budget, compare, and plan out their specific expected expenses.    
 

For informational purposes only: In accordance with California Assembly Bill 990 and California Senate Bill 467, California State University, Long Beach provides thetypicalmarket costs of the following*: 

1 Bedroom Apartment: $1,825 per month
2 Bedroom Apartment: $2,395 per month
Renting a Room in a Private Home: $1,250 per month

*Data sources:  zumper.com, zillow.com, roomies.com, apartments.com as of February 2025
 

Resources:

CSULB provides several tools to help you estimate the costs associated with earning your degree. We encourage students to use them in order to have a better understanding of the true cost of attendance.