CSULB Per-Credit-Hour Cost Breakdown

What Is the Part-Time Cost of Attending California State University-Long Beach Per Credit Hour?

Use the figures below to see the per-credit-hour cost for part-time students at California State University-Long Beach, along with the full annual tuition and fee breakdown.

Here’s what this page covers:

CSULB Cost Per Credit Hour
CSULB Tuition Trend
Options to Finance Your Education

How Much Will CSULB Charge Per Credit Hour?

$420 Per Credit Hour

Part-time students at California State University-Long Beach are charged $420 for each credit hour.

	Cost Per Credit Hour
Part-Time Undergraduate	$420

Keep in mind the rate above is the full price and does not include any grant aid or scholarships students may be eligible for.

For the full picture, the annual tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates at California State University-Long Beach are listed below.

The fees portion of those annual totals came to $1,266 in-state and $1,266 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.

	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$6,084	$18,684
Fees	$1,266	$1,266
Total	$7,350	$19,950

These figures are tuition and fees only — they do not include room and board costs.

Tuition Trend at CSULB (Last Few Years)

This is how tuition at California State University-Long Beach has shifted over the past few 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

Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition rose 6.0%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $21,152 next year.

Keep Annual Increases in Mind

Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so budget for the cost climbing as you progress.

Budget for the Real Multi-Year Total

When planning, assume the rate will rise each year so the later years don’t catch you off guard.

How to Fund Your CSULB Studies

A per-credit-hour figure is only part of the conversation — grant aid and scholarships often reduce what students actually pay.

For a breakdown of aid offered at California State University-Long Beach, take a look at the California State University-Long Beach Financial Aid page.

Comparing to full-time enrollment? See the California State University-Long Beach Tuition & Fees page.