by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for California State University - Monterey Bay, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. You can jump to any of the following sections in our CSUMB cost report:
Combined out-of-state tuition and fees at California State University - Monterey Bay for the 2020-2021 academic year was $19,098 for undergraduates. In-state undergraduates received a discount for tuition and fees at the school and only had to pay $7,218 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $17,622 | $1,476 | $19,098 |
| In-State | $5,742 | $1,476 | $7,218 |
CSUMB tuition and fees is for one year of attendance, not including room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
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At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. The out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees cost for California State University - Monterey Bay ran around $19,098 per year. That's about average when compared to the national rate.
Average in-state tuition and fees for schools across the country is $16,784 a year for undergraduate students. CSUMB only charges $7,218 a year in for in-state undergraduates, making it relatively inexpensive when compared to the national average.
Take a look at the following chart to see how California State University - Monterey Bay compares to other schools in terms of tuition and fees.
| Nationwide | Far Western US | California | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: California State University - Monterey Bay Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for in-state California State University - Monterey Bay increased with an average annual rate of 0.35% over the past five years. This school year, in-state students can expect to pay $7,269 if the growth keeps up.
If in-state tuition and fees keeps growing at the same pace, the estimated cost for two years at CSUMB would be $14,563, and $29,227 for four years.
For out-of-state students, tuition and fees have increased by about 0.13% in the past five years. This year, out-of-state students will be paying approximately $19,148 if the percentage increases stay the same.
This means an estimated $38,322 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at CSUMB, and $76,744 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at CSUMB.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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