by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for California State University-Los Angeles, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at California State University-Los Angeles came in at $7,160 each year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $19,760. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Within that total, required fees amounted to $1,076 in-state and $1,076 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,084 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,076 | $1,076 |
| Total | $7,160 | $19,760 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The totals here are the list price.
How much would California State University-Los Angeles charge part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For perspective, here is how California State University-Los Angeles tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Against the nationwide average, California State University-Los Angeles is about average on cost.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Check the California State University-Los Angeles Financial Aid page for specifics.
Below is how tuition at California State University-Los Angeles has trended over the last several 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 here shows how tuition at Cal State LA has tracked over the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition increased 6.0%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $20,950 in the following year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 1.83%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $7,291. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 1.95%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $20,145.
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 | $7,291 | $20,145 |
| In 2 Years | $7,424 | $20,538 |
| In 3 Years | $7,560 | $20,938 |
| In 4 Years | $7,698 | $21,346 |
| In 5 Years | $7,839 | $21,762 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $82,967, versus roughly $29,973 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For details on financial aid availability at California State University-Los Angeles, check out the California State University-Los Angeles Financial Aid page.
