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Cal State LA Housing Costs

What are the Living Costs at California State University - Los Angeles?

There are other expenses related to college in addition to tuition. Learn how much you will be spending to attend California State University - Los Angeles.

Below You'll Find:

  • Outline of Expenses
  • Trends and Totals
  • Housing and Meal Plan Requirements
  • National Average Comparison
  • Extras

Here's What Sleeping and Eating is Going to Cost You

In 2019 - 2020, Cal State LA students spent $8,725 for housing and $4,133 for the dining plan.

The table below will show you the expected prices of both on-campus and off-campus housing and food plans for California State University - Los Angeles.

ExpenseOn CampusOff Campus
Room and Board$15,992$16,189
-- Housing$8,725
-- Meals$4,133
Other Living Expenses$3,209$3,283
Books and Supplies$2,058$2,058
Total$21,259$21,530
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Over Four Years You Will Spend About $89,939 on Living Costs

In the past five years, Cal State LA meal plans and housing costs have changed 1.6% on average each year. If current trends persist, incoming first year students this year will spend $21,949 in housing, meals and other expenses in their first year of school. Those young people might end up spending $22,302 for their second year, and $22,661 for their fourth year.

Total room and board costs over four years would be $89,939; for two years it would be $44,251.

Answers to Questions About Living on Campus at Cal State LA

Are Freshmen Required to Live On Campus?No
On-Campus Housing Capacity1,060
Max Number of Meal-Plan Meals Per Week17

Campus Expense is Much Higher Than Average

Living on campus at California State University - Los Angeles costs $21,259. This is well above the average price of $14,745.

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