CSULB Room & Board and How it Measures up
Make the very best college decision for you by understanding all of your college expenses. Start by knowing just how much you will be paying each year for food, housing, books and more.
A Room, Some Food, and Other Stuff That's Not Free for Some Reason
California State University - Long Beach offers students separate housing and dining options. The on-campus housing charge for a standard student was $7,994 in 2019 - 2020, and the price of an average dining plan was $4,590.
The table below will show you the expected prices of on-campus and off-campus housing and food plans for California State University - Long Beach.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $13,158 | $15,056 |
| -- Housing | $7,994 | |
| -- Meals | $4,590 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $3,208 | $3,282 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,058 | $2,058 |
| Total | $18,424 | $20,396 |
Over 4 Years You Will Spend About $77,568 on Housing, Food and Other Stuff
There has been an average 1.6% cost change each year for the last five years in CSULB room & board costs. If today's developments continue, this year's incoming freshman will spend $18,970 in room, board and additional costs in their first year of school. Associate's degree students would spend around $19,249 in their last year, while bachelor degree students are going to spend $19,531 for their last year.
The complete degree (presuming you graduate on-time) the sum will be $77,568 for four years or $38,218 for two years.
The Lowdown on Your Campus Home and Meal Plan
| Are Freshmen Required to Live On Campus? | No |
| On-Campus Housing Capacity | 2,739 |
| Max Number of Meal-Plan Meals Per Week | N/A |
Expensive to Live On Campus
California State University - Long Beach living expenses for students who live on campus are $18,424, well above the national average of $14,745.
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