Cal State LA Cost Per Credit Hour

What Will It Cost to Attend California State University-Los Angeles Part-Time?

See current per-credit-hour charges for part-time students at California State University-Los Angeles, next to the annual tuition and fee totals.

Here’s what this page covers:

Cal State LA Cost Per Credit Hour
Cal State LA Tuition Trend
Options to Finance Your Education

How Much Does Cal State LA Charge Per Credit Hour?

$420 Per Credit Hour

Part-time students at California State University-Los Angeles can expect to pay $420 per credit.

	Cost Per Credit Hour
Part-Time Undergraduate	$420

Bear in mind this is the listed per-credit-hour price and excludes any aid or scholarships students may be eligible for.

As a comparison, full-time undergraduate tuition and fees at California State University-Los Angeles are broken out below.

Required fees account for amounted to $1,076 in-state and $1,076 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.

	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$6,084	$18,684
Fees	$1,076	$1,076
Total	$7,160	$19,760

These tuition and fees cover one year of academic instruction and do not include housing and meals.

Tuition Trend for Cal State LA in Recent Years

Tuition at California State University-Los Angeles has moved over the last few 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

In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition climbed 6.0%. Holding that rate for one more year, tuition + fees would be near $20,950 for the upcoming year.

Keep Annual Increases in Mind

Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.

Budget for the Real Multi-Year Total

Sketch out a multi-year budget that accounts for likely yearly increases so the later years don’t catch you off guard.

Paths to Finance Your Cal State LA Degree

A per-credit-hour figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can change the actual price a part-time student pays substantially.

For a breakdown of aid offered at California State University-Los Angeles, check out the California State University-Los Angeles Financial Aid page.

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