by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at California State University-Fresno, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at California State University-Fresno stood at $7,350 annually. For students from out of state the figure was $19,950. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Of that total, required fees added up to $1,266 in-state and $1,266 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,084 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,266 | $1,266 |
| Total | $7,350 | $19,950 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much would California State University-Fresno cost if you attend part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To put that price in context, here is how California State University-Fresno tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, California State University-Fresno lands right around the average.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Visit the California State University-Fresno Financial Aid page for specifics.
Here’s how tuition at California State University-Fresno has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| One Year Ago | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,084 | $18,684 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Fresno State has moved over recent reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition climbed 6.0%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $21,152 the year ahead.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 3.40%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $7,600. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 2.51%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $20,451.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $7,600 | $20,451 |
| In 2 Years | $7,858 | $20,965 |
| In 3 Years | $8,125 | $21,492 |
| In 4 Years | $8,401 | $22,032 |
| In 5 Years | $8,686 | $22,585 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $84,940, versus roughly $31,984 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For details on financial aid availability at California State University-Fresno, check out the California State University-Fresno Financial Aid page.
