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Can You Afford California State University - Fresno?

Concerned about paying for college? Take a look at Fresno State’s financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, and student loans, then calculate the net price based on your income level to determine if you can afford to attend this school.

Attendance Costs in 2020 - 2021 Varied Between $9,002 & $34,112

Worried about paying the full cost of $34,112 to attend California State University - Fresno? That number can be deceiving, as the net amount most students will pay varies significantly.

For students living in California, the university offers a discount of 64.1% off tuition and fees. Also, 85.2% of freshmen receive some form of financial aid, with the average amount totaling $10,423. Students from low-income families receive an average of $13,230 in aid during their first year.

Cost for Residents of California (no aid)

Tuition and fees$6,643
+ Room and board$10,905
+ Other expenses$4,684
Total cost$22,232
Affordability Score (65 out of 100)
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Net Price for Residents of California (with average aid)

Total cost$22,232
- Grants and scholarships$10,423
Net price$11,809
Affordability Score (83 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Residents of California

Total cost$22,232
- Grants and scholarships$13,230
Net price$9,002
Affordability Score (87 out of 100)
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Cost for Non-Residents (no aid)

Tuition and fees$18,523
+ Room and board$10,905
+ Other expenses$4,684
Total cost$34,112
Affordability Score (43 out of 100)
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Net Price for Non-Residents (with average aid)

Total cost$34,112
- Grants and scholarships$10,423
Net price$23,689
Affordability Score (48 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Non-Resident Undergraduates

Total cost$34,112
- Grants and scholarships$13,230
Net price$20,882
Affordability Score (48 out of 100)
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Learn more about tuition and fees, room, board and other expenses, and financial aid options at Fresno State.

Projected Costs Between $44,367 and $198,812 For a Four Year Degree. Between $20,876 and $97,887 For a Two Year Degree.

It can be a bit scary to look at the total projected cost of a college education over the course of a multi-year degree, however, doing so will help you better understand the financial commitment you are making.

The overall cost for on-campus, in-state students to attend California State University - Fresno in 2020 - 2021 was $22,232. To calculate future costs, we looked at the prior five years of data and determined that this cost increased an average of 2.4% each year.

If this trend continues, we expect the full cost for incoming freshmen to be $23,303 during their first year. By their senior year, that cost will be approximately $25,007, for a bachelor degree candidate ($23,857 for an associate degree candidate) for a total of $96,592 over the course of four years ($47,160 over the course of two years). These numbers do not take into consideration financial aid, which reduces this overall cost by varying amounts per student.

The cost for out-of-state students is more, with an overall expected four-year cost of $143,966 based on a yearly growth rate of 1.5%. The expected two-year cost is $70,883.

Remember, the full costs quoted above are not what most students will pay, and the net price varies quite a bit based on individual circumstances.

Average Net Price at California State University - Fresno

Cost With Interest for Residents of California

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*4.6%2.4%
Freshman year$10,130$12,913$23,303
Senior year$10,746$13,503$23,857
Total 2-year net price$20,876$26,416$47,160
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$7,953$10,064$17,966
Total monthly payment$240$304$543
Total amount paid$28,829$36,480$65,127
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*4.6%2.4%
Freshman year$10,130$12,913$23,303
Senior year$12,092$14,766$25,007
Total 4-year net price$44,367$55,302$96,592
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$16,902$21,068$36,798
Total monthly payment$511$636$1,112
Total amount paid$61,269$76,370$133,390

Cost With Interest for Out-Of-State Residents

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*4.5%1.5%
Freshman year$21,952$25,889$35,171
Senior year$22,507$27,064$35,712
Total 2-year net price$44,459$52,953$70,883
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$16,937$20,173$27,004
Total monthly payment$512$609$816
Total amount paid$61,397$73,126$97,887
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*4.5%1.5%
Freshman year$21,952$25,889$35,171
Senior year$23,661$29,577$36,821
Total 4-year net price$91,197$110,823$143,966
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$34,743$42,220$54,846
Total monthly payment$1,049$1,275$1,657
Total amount paid$125,939$153,043$198,812

Visit net price and financial aid to learn more about the total cost of attending California State University - Fresno.

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