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Can You Afford California State University - Sacramento?

Concerned about paying for college? Take a look at Sac State’s financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, and student loans, then calculate the net price based on your income level to determine if you can afford to attend this school.

Attendance Costs in 2020 - 2021 Varied Between $14,468 & $39,702

Worried about paying the full cost of $39,702 to attend California State University - Sacramento? That number can be deceiving, as the net amount most students will pay varies significantly.

For students living in California, the university offers a discount of 61.6% off tuition and fees. Also, 80.5% of freshmen receive some form of financial aid, with the average amount totaling $9,789. Students from low-income families receive an average of $13,354 in aid during their first year.

Cost for Residents of California (no aid)

Tuition and fees$7,418
+ Room and board$16,134
+ Other expenses$4,270
Total cost$27,822
Affordability Score (45 out of 100)
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Net Price for Residents of California (with average aid)

Total cost$27,822
- Grants and scholarships$9,789
Net price$18,033
Affordability Score (53 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Residents of California

Total cost$27,822
- Grants and scholarships$13,354
Net price$14,468
Affordability Score (58 out of 100)
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Cost for Non-Residents (no aid)

Tuition and fees$19,298
+ Room and board$16,134
+ Other expenses$4,270
Total cost$39,702
Affordability Score (32 out of 100)
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Net Price for Non-Residents (with average aid)

Total cost$39,702
- Grants and scholarships$9,789
Net price$29,913
Affordability Score (23 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Non-Resident Undergraduates

Total cost$39,702
- Grants and scholarships$13,354
Net price$26,348
Affordability Score (22 out of 100)
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Learn more about tuition and fees, room, board and other expenses, and financial aid options at Sac State.

Projected Costs Between $68,727 and $233,242 For a Four Year Degree. Between $32,692 and $114,575 For a Two Year Degree.

It can be a bit scary to look at the total projected cost of a college education over the course of a multi-year degree, however, doing so will help you better understand the financial commitment you are making.

The overall cost for on-campus, in-state students to attend California State University - Sacramento in 2020 - 2021 was $27,822. To calculate future costs, we looked at the prior five years of data and determined that this cost increased an average of 2.6% each year.

If this trend continues, we expect the full cost for incoming freshmen to be $29,259 during their first year. By their senior year, that cost will be approximately $31,555, for a bachelor degree candidate ($30,005 for an associate degree candidate) for a total of $121,589 over the course of four years ($59,264 over the course of two years). These numbers do not take into consideration financial aid, which reduces this overall cost by varying amounts per student.

The cost for out-of-state students is more, with an overall expected four-year cost of $168,898 based on a yearly growth rate of 1.8%. The expected two-year cost is $82,968.

Remember, the full costs quoted above are not what most students will pay, and the net price varies quite a bit based on individual circumstances.

Average Net Price at California State University - Sacramento

Cost With Interest for Residents of California

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*3.5%2.6%
Freshman year$15,948$19,314$29,259
Senior year$16,744$19,988$30,005
Total 2-year net price$32,692$39,301$59,264
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$12,454$14,972$22,577
Total monthly payment$376$452$682
Total amount paid$45,146$54,274$81,842
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*3.5%2.6%
Freshman year$15,948$19,314$29,259
Senior year$18,456$21,407$31,555
Total 4-year net price$68,727$81,394$121,589
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$26,183$31,008$46,321
Total monthly payment$791$937$1,399
Total amount paid$94,910$112,402$167,910

Cost With Interest for Out-Of-State Residents

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*2.4%1.8%
Freshman year$27,790$31,348$41,120
Senior year$28,540$32,091$41,848
Total 2-year net price$56,330$63,438$82,968
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$21,460$24,168$31,608
Total monthly payment$648$730$955
Total amount paid$77,790$87,606$114,575
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*2.4%1.8%
Freshman year$27,790$31,348$41,120
Senior year$30,102$33,630$43,342
Total 4-year net price$115,744$129,919$168,898
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$44,094$49,494$64,344
Total monthly payment$1,332$1,495$1,944
Total amount paid$159,838$179,414$233,242

Visit net price and financial aid to learn more about the total cost of attending California State University - Sacramento.

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