by our College Data Analytics TeamLearn the base cost of California State University - Sacramento by getting details on in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees. Compare tuition and fees to nationwide and state averages to put those costs in context. If you're looking for specific information on Sac State costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
Combined out-of-state tuition and fees at California State University - Sacramento for the 2020-2021 academic year was $19,272 for undergraduates. In-state undergraduates received a discount for tuition and fees at the school and only had to pay $7,392 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $17,622 | $1,650 | $19,272 |
| In-State | $5,742 | $1,650 | $7,392 |
California State University - Sacramento tuition and fees is the number charged to students for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board.
Remeber that many students qualify for scholarships and financial aid that will lower the amount they have to pay.
How much does California State University - Sacramento cost for part-time students?
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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 - Sacramento ran around $19,272 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. In-state undergraduates at Sac State pay about $7,392 a year, which is significantly less than the countrywide average.
If you want to know how Sac State 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 | Average | Average | Average |
| 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 - Sacramento Financial Aid.
In-state Sac State tuition and fees grew with an average annual rate of 0.37% over the past five years. California residents may pay an estimated $7,447 this school year.
If the in-state Sac State tuition and fees growth rate stays consistent, two years of study could cost $14,923, and four years would cost $29,957.
For out-of-state students, tuition and fees have increased by about 0.14% in the past five years. This year, out-of-state students will be paying approximately $19,327 if the percentage increases stay the same.
This would result in a total cost of $38,681 for two years and $77,473 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Sac State.
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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