Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

For a full breakdown of the amounts and elements of the estimated Cost of Attendance, please see the Office of Financial Aid website here.

 

Calendar Dates and Tuition/Fees for the Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026 Semesters

Fall 2025 Quick Link

Fall 2025 Important Dates
Dates Activities
April 28, 2025 (Monday) Begin accepting Fall 2025 tuition and fee payments.
April 28 thru August 23, 2025

Priority registration for continuing students.

Payment Plans start being accepted.

View all of our Payment Options and Payment Plan information.
TBD

Registration for New Graduate Students. (Includes International Students)

Registration for Freshmen and Transfer Students.
TBD

Open Registration for all students.

Enrollment Limit Increase for Continuing Students.

August 18 2025 (Monday)

**Due date extended to September 22, 2025**

4:00 PM in person at service windows located at the Student Services and Administration buildings

11:59 PM for online payments:

The Bursar's Office is not responsible for online payments that are not processed by this deadline

FALL 2025 FEE PAYMENT *******Due date extended to September 22, 2025*******

Any students with a prior semester balance must pay their outstanding balance, to avoid a financial obligation hold for the Fall 2025 semester.

If you have a financial aid award for the Fall 2025 Semester, you will not be dropped for non-payment and your tuition is deferred until September 22, 2025. Late fees are applicable if aid has not disbursed by this date.
 

INSTALLMENT PLAN -Will not be offered due to the fee payment deadline being extended to September 22, 2025.

View all of our Payment Options.

REFER TO OUR REFUND GUIDELINES TO AVOID ADDITIONAL FEES AND CHARGES IF YOU NEED TO MAKE CHANGES TO YOUR SCHEDULE OR DROP CLASSES THIS FALL.
August 19, 2025 (Tuesday) STUDENTS DROPPED FOR NON-PAYMENT *****No Drops- Payment due date extended
August 22, 2025 (Friday) Last day to drop all classes to not be charged pro-rated tuition and fees
August 25, 2025 (Monday)

FIRST DAY OF INSTRUCTION

Pro-Rata Fees Are Assessed:

Students who cancel registration between the 1st day of the Semester and the 60% point of the attendance period will be charged a Pro-Rata fee which will increase daily until all classes are fully withdrawn.

PAYMENT DUE DATE FOR ALL NEW INTERNATIONAL AND NEW GRADUATE STUDENTS

****Payment Due Date extended for all students to September 22, 2025****
September 15, 2025 (Monday)

Last Day to Drop Classes/Withdraw without a W grade.

Last day for partial refund of Tuition Fee for students with 6.1+ units who drop to and keep 6.0 units or less (see REFUND GUIDELINES).

Last day for partial refund for Graduate Facility and Professional Program Fee.

Last day to receive refund for non-resident fees and partial refund of Tuition and Fees for students with 6.1+ units who drop and keep 6.0 units or less (see REFUND GUIDELINES).
Census Day September 22, 2025 (Monday) Fall 2025 Tuition fees are due for all students including Financial Aid Recipients.

September 23, 2025 (Tuesday)

 

$20 Administrative Fee will be assessed for any unpaid Fall 2025 Tuition and Fees.  

30-day Electronic Bills (eBills) sent.

Students who have unpaid balances for the Fall 2025 term will be sent an electronic bill, outlining the details of their balances for the semester.

 
October 23, 2025 (Thursday)

60-day Electronic Bills (eBills) sent.

Students who have unpaid balances for the Fall 2025 term will be sent an electronic bill, outlining the details of their balances for the semester.
October 29, 2025 (Wednesday) Last day for Pro-Rata Tuition/Fee Calculation for Total Withdrawal from the University
November 24, 2025 (Monday)

90-day Electronic Bills (eBills) sent.

Students who have unpaid balances for the Fall 2025 term will be sent an electronic bill, outlining the details of their balances for the semester.

 

Fee Disclaimer:

The CSU makes every effort to keep student costs to a minimum. Fees listed in published schedules or student accounts may need to be increased when public funding is inadequate. Therefore, CSU must reserve the right, even after fees are initially charged or initial fee payments are made, to increase or modify any listed fees. All listed fees, other than mandatory system wide fees, are subject to change without notice, until the date when instruction for a particular semester or quarter has begun.

All CSU listed 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 system wide fees 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).

Campus fees should be regarded as estimates that are subject to change upon approval by the President and/or Student Fee Committee, without notice.

Tuition and Fees

View all the campus based fees for a quick overview. 

For CPaGE Students, go to the CPaGE home page.

Undergraduate Students
Unit Load 6.0 Units or Less (Part Time) 6.1+ Units (Full Time)
Tuition Fees $1,869 $3,225
Local Fees (Mandatory):    
Student Body Center $82 $82
Recreation & Wellness Center $184 $184
Student Body Association $54 $54
Student Health Service $291 $291
IRA - General $50 $50
IRA - Athletics and Recreational Sports $68 $68
Health Facilities $40 $40
Campus Service Card $2 $2
Gator Pass $130 $130

Student Involvement and Representation (SIRF) 

OPTIONAL3

 $2 $2
Local Fees Sub-Total $903 $903
Tuition and Fees Total (Includes Optional SIRF Fee) $2,772.00 $4,128.00

*VIEW ADDITIONAL APPLICABLE TUITION/PROGRAM FEES BELOW

 

Credential Students
Unit Load 6.0 Units or Less (Part Time) 6.1+ Units (Full Time)
Tuition Fees $2,172 $3,744
Local Fees (Mandatory):    
Student Body Center $82 $82
Recreation & Wellness Center $184 $184
Student Body Association $54 $54
Student Health Service $291 $291
IRA - General $50 $50
IRA - Athletics and Recreational Sports $68 $68
Health Facilities $40 $40
Campus Service Card $2 $2
Gator Pass $130 $130

Student Involvement and Representation (SIRF) 

OPTIONAL3

 $2 $2
Local Fees Sub-Total $903 $903
Tuition and Fees Total (Includes Optional SIRF Fee) $3,075.00 $4,647.00

*VIEW ADDITIONAL APPLICABLE TUITION/PROGRAM FEES BELOW

 

Graduate1,2, Post-Baccalaureate, 2nd Degree and Master's Program Students
Unit Load 6.0 Units or Less (Part Time) 6.1+ Units (Full Time)
Tuition Fees $2,340 $4,032
Local Fees (Mandatory):    
Student Body Center $82 $82
Recreation & Wellness Center $184 $184
Student Body Association $54 $54
Student Health Service $291 $291
IRA - General $50 $50
IRA - Athletics and Recreational Sports $68 $68
Health Facilities $40 $40
Campus Service Card $2 $2
Gator Pass $130 $130

Student Involvement and Representation (SIRF) 

OPTIONAL3

 $2 $2
Local Fees Sub-Total $903 $903
Tuition and Fees Total (Includes Optional SIRF Fee) $3,243.00 $4,935.00

*VIEW ADDITIONAL APPLICABLE TUITION/PROGRAM FEES BELOW

 

Education Doctorate Students
Unit Load 1+ Units            
Tuition Fees $6,648
Local Fees (Mandatory):  
Student Body Center $82
Recreation & Wellness Center $184
Student Body Association $54
Student Health Service $291
IRA - General $50
IRA - Athletics and Recreational Sports $68
Health Facilities $40
Campus Service Card $2
Gator Pass $130

Student Involvement and Representation (SIRF) 

OPTIONAL3

 $2
Local Fees Sub-Total $903
Tuition and Fees Total (Includes Optional SIRF Fee) $7,551.00

*VIEW ADDITIONAL APPLICABLE TUITION/PROGRAM FEES BELOW

 

Additional Applicable Tuition/Program Fees

 

Non-Resident Tuition Fees:

Non-Residents of California and International students must pay $444 per unit.

Non-Resident Students
Student Category Cost Per Unit
California Non-Residents $444
International Students $444

1Graduate Facility and Professional Program Fees (Business Matriculating Graduate Students):

Graduate students in the College of Business will be charged an additional Off Campus Fee of $700 (for 0 to 6.0 units) or $1,200 (for 6.1 or more units) AND a Professional Program Fee of $303 per unit.

Note:

Graduate Students in the Master of Science in Quantitative Economics program are not subject to the additional Graduate MBA program fee.

Business Matriculating Graduate Students
Unit Load 6.0 Units or Less 6.1+ Units
Off Campus Fee $700 $1,200
Professional Program Fee $303 Per Unit $303 Per Unit

2Graduate and Professional Program Fees (Public Administration Matriculating Graduate Students):

Graduate students in Public Administration will be charged an additional Graduate Program Fee of $430 (for 0 to 6.0 units) or $850 (for 6.1 or more units) per semester.

Public Administration Matriculating Graduate Students
Unit Load 6.0 Units or Less 6.1+ Units
Graduate Program Fee $430 $850

3The SIRF (Student Involvement and Representation Fee) can be opted out of in the Student Center (Gateway):

  • Find the "Finances" section of the page
  • Click through the drop-down menu and select "Account Activity" to find the date the SIRF fee was posted for the semester and when the charge was placed on the account and
  • Click the "OPT OUT" toggle button to follow the click-through instructions.

 If you have trouble completing the opt-out process, please submit a service ticket or contact the Bursar's Office at 415-338-1281 for assistance.

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Fee Disclaimer:

The CSU makes every effort to keep student costs to a minimum. Fees listed in published schedules or student accounts may need to be increased when public funding is inadequate. Therefore, CSU must reserve the right, even after fees are initially charged or initial fee payments are made, to increase or modify any listed fees. All listed fees, other than mandatory system wide fees, are subject to change without notice, until the date when instruction for a particular semester or quarter has begun.

All CSU listed 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 system wide fees 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).

Tuition and Fees

View all the campus based fees for a quick overview. 

For CPaGE Students, go to the CPaGE home page.

Undergraduate Students
Unit Load 6.0 Units or Less (Part Time) 6.1+ Units (Full Time)
Tuition Fees $1,869 $3,225
Local Fees (Mandatory):    
Student Body Center $82 $82
Recreation & Wellness Center $184 $184
Student Body Association $54 $54
Student Health Service $291 $291
IRA - General $50 $50
IRA - Athletics and Recreational Sports $68 $68
Health Facilities $40 $40
Campus Service Card $2 $2
Gator Pass $130 $130

Student Involvement and Representation (SIRF) 

OPTIONAL3

 $2 $2
Local Fees Sub-Total $903 $903
Tuition and Fees Total (Includes Optional SIRF Fee) $2,772.00 $4,128.00

*VIEW ADDITIONAL APPLICABLE TUITION/PROGRAM FEES BELOW

 

Credential Students
Unit Load 6.0 Units or Less (Part Time) 6.1+ Units (Full Time)
Tuition Fees $2,172 $3,744
Local Fees (Mandatory):    
Student Body Center $82 $82
Recreation & Wellness Center $184 $184
Student Body Association $54 $54
Student Health Service $291 $291
IRA - General $50 $50
IRA - Athletics and Recreational Sports $68 $68
Health Facilities $40 $40
Campus Service Card $2 $2
Gator Pass $130 $130

Student Involvement and Representation (SIRF) 

OPTIONAL3

 $2 $2
Local Fees Sub-Total $903 $903
Tuition and Fees Total (Includes Optional SIRF Fee) $3,075.00 $4,647.00

*VIEW ADDITIONAL APPLICABLE TUITION/PROGRAM FEES BELOW

 

Graduate1,2, Post-Baccalaureate, 2nd Degree and Master's Program Students
Unit Load 6.0 Units or Less (Part Time) 6.1+ Units (Full Time)
Tuition Fees $2,340 $4,032
Local Fees (Mandatory):    
Student Body Center $82 $82
Recreation & Wellness Center $184 $184
Student Body Association $54 $54
Student Health Service $291 $291
IRA - General $50 $50
IRA - Athletics and Recreational Sports $68 $68
Health Facilities $40 $40
Campus Service Card $2 $2
Gator Pass $130 $130

Student Involvement and Representation (SIRF) 

OPTIONAL3

 $2 $2
Local Fees Sub-Total $903 $903
Tuition and Fees Total (Includes Optional SIRF Fee) $3,243.00 $4,935.00

*VIEW ADDITIONAL APPLICABLE TUITION/PROGRAM FEES BELOW

 

Education Doctorate Students
Unit Load 1+ Units            
Tuition Fees $6,648
Local Fees (Mandatory):  
Student Body Center $82
Recreation & Wellness Center $184
Student Body Association $54
Student Health Service $291
IRA - General $50
IRA - Athletics and Recreational Sports $68
Health Facilities $40
Campus Service Card $2
Gator Pass $130

Student Involvement and Representation (SIRF) 

OPTIONAL3

 $2
Local Fees Sub-Total $903
Tuition and Fees Total (Includes Optional SIRF Fee) $7,551.00

*VIEW ADDITIONAL APPLICABLE TUITION/PROGRAM FEES BELOW

Additional Applicable Tuition/Program Fees

 

Non-Resident Tuition Fees:

Non-Residents of California and International students must pay $444 per unit.

Non-Resident Students
Student Category Cost Per Unit
California Non-Residents $444
International Students $444

1Graduate Facility and Professional Program Fees (Business Matriculating Graduate Students):

Graduate students in the College of Business will be charged an additional Off Campus Fee of $700 (for 0 to 6.0 units) or $1,200 (for 6.1 or more units) AND a Professional Program Fee of $303 per unit.

Note:

Graduate Students in the Master of Science in Quantitative Economics program are not subject to the additional Graduate MBA program fee.

Business Matriculating Graduate Students
Unit Load 6.0 Units or Less 6.1+ Units
Off Campus Fee $700 $1,200
Professional Program Fee $303 Per Unit $303 Per Unit

2Graduate and Professional Program Fees (Public Administration Matriculating Graduate Students):

Graduate students in Public Administration will be charged an additional Graduate Program Fee of $430 (for 0 to 6.0 units) or $850 (for 6.1 or more units) per semester.

Public Administration Matriculating Graduate Students
Unit Load 6.0 Units or Less 6.1+ Units
Graduate Program Fee $430 $850

3The SIRF (Student Involvement and Representation Fee) can be opted out of in the Student Center (Gateway):

  • Find the "Finances" section of the page
  • Click through the drop-down menu and select "Account Activity" to find the date the SIRF fee was posted for the semester and when the charge was placed on the account and
  • Click the "OPT OUT" toggle button to follow the click-through instructions.

 If you have trouble completing the opt-out process, please submit a service ticket or contact the Bursar's Office at 415-338-1281 for assistance.

Summer 2026 Important Dates

   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Tuition and Fee Information

Students must strictly observe the following fee schedule. 

Failure to pay fees in full by the due date may result in a registration hold being placed on your student account.

 

To Pay Tuition and Fees:

  • Log on to your SF State Gateway
  • Navigate to the Student Center 
  • In the "Finances" section (center left of the page) click on “Make a Payment"

 

CPaGE Students:

Visit the College of Professional & Global Education Payment page for payment options.

Learn more information about the College of Professional & Global Education (CPaGE).

Undergraduate Students
Unit Load 6.0 Units or Less (Part Time) 6.1+ Units (Full Time)
Tuition Fee $1,869 $3,225
Local Fees (Mandatory):    
Recreation and Wellness Center $91 $91
Student Health Services $73 $73
Student Body Center $38 $38
Student Center Association $25 $25
IRA - General $5 $5
IRA - Athletics and Rec Sports $4 $4
Campus Service Card $2 $2
Local Fees Sub-Total $236 $236
Tuition and Fees1 Total $2,002 $3,280

*VIEW ADDITIONAL APPLICABLE TUITION/PROGRAM FEES BELOW

 

Credential Program Students
Unit Load 6.0 Units or Less (Part Time) 6.1+ Units (Full Time)
Tuition Fee $2,172 $3,744
Local Fees (Mandatory):    
Recreation and Wellness Center $91 $91
Student Health Services $73 $73
Student Body Center $38 $38
Student Center Association $25 $25
IRA - General $5 $5
IRA - Athletics and Rec Sports $4 $4
Campus Service Card $2 $2
Local Fees Sub-Total $236 $236
Tuition and Fees1 Total $2,287 $3,769

*VIEW ADDITIONAL APPLICABLE TUITION/PROGRAM FEES BELOW

 

Graduate2, Post-Baccalaureate, 2nd Degree and Master's Program Students
Unit Load 6.0 Units or Less (Part Time) 6.1+ Units (Full Time)
Tuition Fee $2,340 $4,032
Local Fees (Mandatory):    
Recreation and Wellness Center $91 $91
Student Health Services $73 $73
Student Body Center $38 $38
Student Center Association $25 $25
IRA - General $5 $5
IRA - Athletics and Rec Sports $4 $4
Campus Service Card $2 $2
Local Fees Sub-Total $236 $236
Tuition and Fees1 Total $2,446 $4,042

*VIEW ADDITIONAL APPLICABLE TUITION/PROGRAM FEES BELOW

 

Education Doctorate Students
Unit Load 1+ Units 
Tuition Fee $6,648
Local Fees (Mandatory):  
Recreation and Wellness Center $91
Student Health Services $73
Student Body Center $38
Student Center Association $25
IRA - General $5
IRA - Athletics and Rec Sports $4
Campus Service Card $2
Local Fees Sub-Total $236
Tuition and Fees1 Total $6,511

*VIEW ADDITIONAL APPLICABLE TUITION/PROGRAM FEES BELOW

Additional Applicable Tuition/Program Fees

 

Non-Resident Tuition Fees:

Non-Residents of California and International students must pay $444 per unit.

Non-Resident Students
Student Category Cost Per Unit
California Non-Residents $444
International Students $444

1Graduate Facility and Professional Program Fees (Business Matriculating Graduate Students):

Graduate students in the College of Business will be charged an additional Off Campus Fee of $700 (for 0 to 6.0 units) or $1,200 (for 6.1 or more units) AND a Professional Program Fee of $303 per unit.

Note:

Graduate Students in the Master of Science in Quantitative Economics program are not subject to the additional Graduate MBA program fee.

Business Matriculating Graduate Students
Unit Load 6.0 Units or Less 6.1+ Units
Off Campus Fee $327 $560
Professional Program Fee $303 Per Unit $303 Per Unit

2Graduate and Professional Program Fees (Public Administration Matriculating Graduate Students):

Graduate students in the College of Business will be charged an additional Off Campus Fee of $327 (for 0 to 6.0 units) OR $560 (for 6.1 or more units) AND a Professional Program Fee of $285 per unit, in addition to tuition and fees outlined above.

 

Summer Session Pro-Rata/Refund Guidelines
Sessions Available (Individual or Combination) Session Dates 100% Refund for Withdrawal or All Classes Dropped By: Pro-Rata1 Refund for Withdrawal or All Classes Dropped During: No Refund for Withdrawal or All Classes Dropped After: Partial Refund of Tuition2 if Reduced from Full Time to Part Time With Units Less Than or Equal to 6.0 Units By:
R1: Session 1 Only          
R2: Session 2 Only          
R3: Session 3 Only          
R4: Session 4 Only          

R1 and R2

R1 and R3

R1 and R4

R2 and R4

R3 and R4

          

R2 and R3

(R2 combined with Session R3)

          
1Pro-Rata:

The pro-rated amount that the student will be charged and refunded, which is determined by the date that the student officially withdraws from the course.

View the session period and registration dates on the Registrar's Office website and click on the Summer 2026 tab for more details.

FINANCIAL AID APPLICANTS:

For students that are receiving Summer Financial Aid, all tuition and fees for the current semester and prior must be paid no later than July 18, 2026 11:59 PM. Tuition and Fees not paid in full will be subject to a $20 administrative fee.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

If a student registers for a summer session(s) and does not officially withdraw by the "LAST DAY TO RECEIVE 100% REFUND" date listed below, the student will still be responsible for ALL tuition and fees, even if the student never attended the course or if the course has not started.

Fee Disclaimer:

The CSU makes every effort to keep student costs to a minimum. Fees listed in published schedules or student accounts may need to be increased when public funding is inadequate. Therefore, CSU must reserve the right, even after fees are initially charged or initial fee payments are made, to increase or modify any listed fees. All listed fees, other than mandatory system wide fees, are subject to change without notice, until the date when instruction for a particular semester or quarter has begun.  

All CSU listed 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 system wide fees 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).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

If a student registers for a summer session(s) and does not officially withdraw by the "LAST DAY TO RECEIVE 100% REFUND" date listed below, the student will still be responsible for ALL tuition and fees, even if the student never attended the course or if the course has not started.

Refund Schedule: Last Day to Receive 100% Refund

Fee Disclaimer:

The CSU makes every effort to keep student costs to a minimum. Fees listed in published schedules or student accounts may need to be increased when public funding is inadequate. Therefore, CSU must reserve the right, even after fees are initially charged or initial fee payments are made, to increase or modify any listed fees. All listed fees, other than mandatory system wide fees, are subject to change without notice, until the date when instruction for a particular semester or quarter has begun.

All CSU listed 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 system wide fees 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).
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