by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at California State University-San Bernardino, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at California State University-San Bernardino stood at $8,093 for the year. For students from out of state the figure was $20,693. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Of those figures, the required fees added up to $2,009 in-state and $2,009 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,084 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $2,009 | $2,009 |
| Total | $8,093 | $20,693 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and leave out room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
What does California State University-San Bernardino charge if you go part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For perspective, here is how California State University-San Bernardino tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, California State University-San Bernardino sits close to the national average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Review the California State University-San Bernardino Financial Aid page for specifics.
Take a look at how tuition at California State University-San Bernardino 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 following chart shows how tuition at CSUSB has changed across the reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition moved up 6.0%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $21,940 for the coming year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 3.92%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $8,410. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 2.74%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $21,260.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $8,410 | $21,260 |
| In 2 Years | $8,739 | $21,842 |
| In 3 Years | $9,081 | $22,440 |
| In 4 Years | $9,436 | $23,055 |
| In 5 Years | $9,805 | $23,687 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $88,597, or about $35,666 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
To learn about financial aid at California State University-San Bernardino, go to the California State University-San Bernardino Financial Aid page.
