by our College Data Analytics TeamReview the current tuition and fees for California Northstate University, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at California Northstate University ran $57,463 for the year for full-time undergrads. Students from in state and out of state pay the same here.
The fees portion of those totals added up to $1,125; the rest is tuition itself.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,338 |
| Fees | $1,125 |
| Total | $57,463 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
What will California Northstate University charge if you go part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For perspective, here is how California Northstate University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, California Northstate University runs on the expensive side.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. See the California Northstate University Financial Aid page for specifics.
The table below shows how tuition at California Northstate University has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $48,668 |
| Two Years Ago | $51,100 |
| One Year Ago | $55,063 |
| Most Recent Year | $56,338 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at California Northstate University has tracked over the reported years.
Over the most recent year, tuition climbed 2.3%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $58,793 next year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 4.92%, so a year from now students could pay around $60,288.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $60,288 |
| In 2 Years | $63,252 |
| In 3 Years | $66,362 |
| In 4 Years | $69,625 |
| In 5 Years | $73,049 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $259,527.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at California Northstate University, go to the California Northstate University Financial Aid page.
