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Can You Afford California State University - San Bernardino?

Concerned about paying for college? Take a look at CSUSB’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 $9,352 & $34,468

Worried about paying the full cost of $34,468 to attend California State University - San Bernardino? 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 62.9% off tuition and fees. Also, 89.8% of freshmen receive some form of financial aid, with the average amount totaling $10,334. Students from low-income families receive an average of $13,236 in aid during their first year.

Cost for Residents of California (no aid)

Tuition and fees$6,998
+ Room and board$12,142
+ Other expenses$3,448
Total cost$22,588
Affordability Score (64 out of 100)
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Net Price for Residents of California (with average aid)

Total cost$22,588
- Grants and scholarships$10,334
Net price$12,254
Affordability Score (81 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Residents of California

Total cost$22,588
- Grants and scholarships$13,236
Net price$9,352
Affordability Score (86 out of 100)
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Cost for Non-Residents (no aid)

Tuition and fees$18,878
+ Room and board$12,142
+ Other expenses$3,448
Total cost$34,468
Affordability Score (42 out of 100)
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Net Price for Non-Residents (with average aid)

Total cost$34,468
- Grants and scholarships$10,334
Net price$24,134
Affordability Score (47 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Non-Resident Undergraduates

Total cost$34,468
- Grants and scholarships$13,236
Net price$21,232
Affordability Score (46 out of 100)
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Learn more about tuition and fees, room, board and other expenses, and financial aid options at CSUSB.

Projected Costs Between $40,172 and $203,265 For a Four Year Degree. Between $19,678 and $99,740 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 - San Bernardino in 2020 - 2021 was $22,588. 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 $23,801 during their first year. By their senior year, that cost will be approximately $25,744, for a bachelor degree candidate ($24,432 for an associate degree candidate) for a total of $99,056 over the course of four years ($48,233 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 $147,191 based on a yearly growth rate of 1.9%. The expected two-year cost is $72,225.

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 - San Bernardino

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*0.7%2.6%
Freshman year$9,739$12,419$23,801
Senior year$9,939$12,502$24,432
Total 2-year net price$19,678$24,921$48,233
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$7,497$9,494$18,375
Total monthly payment$226$287$555
Total amount paid$27,175$34,415$66,608
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*0.7%2.6%
Freshman year$9,739$12,419$23,801
Senior year$10,351$12,670$25,744
Total 4-year net price$40,172$50,176$99,056
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$15,304$19,115$37,737
Total monthly payment$462$577$1,140
Total amount paid$55,476$69,292$136,792

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*0.4%1.9%
Freshman year$21,676$24,313$35,776
Senior year$21,901$24,403$36,449
Total 2-year net price$43,577$48,716$72,225
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$16,601$18,559$27,515
Total monthly payment$501$561$831
Total amount paid$60,179$67,275$99,740
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*0.4%1.9%
Freshman year$21,676$24,313$35,776
Senior year$22,359$24,584$37,832
Total 4-year net price$88,066$97,793$147,191
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$33,550$37,255$56,074
Total monthly payment$1,013$1,125$1,694
Total amount paid$121,615$135,048$203,265

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

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