by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for California State University - Los Angeles, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. If you're looking for specific information on Cal State LA costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
Combined out-of-state tuition and fees at California State University - Los Angeles for the 2020-2021 academic year was $18,665 for undergraduates. If you were a California resident, the yearly charges were $6,785.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $17,622 | $1,043 | $18,665 |
| In-State | $5,742 | $1,043 | $6,785 |
California State University - Los Angeles tuition and fees is the number charged to students for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does California State University - Los Angeles cost for part-time students?
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Nationwide, out-of-state students pay, on average, $19,933 per year in tuition and fees to attend college. With an average cost of $18,665 in tuition and fees for undergraduate students, California State University - Los Angeles is inexpensive when compared to the national average.
In-state undergrads in California pay an average of $16,784 for tuition and fees. Cal State LA only charges $6,785 a year in for in-state undergraduates, making it relatively inexpensive when compared to the national average.
If you want to know how Cal State LA compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | Far Western US | California | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: California State University - Los Angeles Financial Aid.
In-state Cal State LA tuition and fees grew with an average annual rate of 0.18% over the past five years. California residents may pay an estimated $6,809 this school year.
If in-state tuition and fees keeps growing at the same pace, the estimated cost for two years at Cal State LA would be $13,630, and $27,309 for four years.
Tuition and fees for out-of-state students have grown by about 0.06% in the past five years. This school year, students outside of the state will pay an estimated $18,689.
For two years This means an estimated $37,390 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at Cal State LA, and $74,828 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Cal State LA.
Take note of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing yearlyl. At a log of colleges students will end up paying more for their final year of school than they did for their first.
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