by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at California State University-Stanislaus, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at California State University-Stanislaus were $8,246 per year. For students from out of state the figure was $20,846. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Within that total, required fees totaled $2,162 in-state and $2,162 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,084 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $2,162 | $2,162 |
| Total | $8,246 | $20,846 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What does California State University-Stanislaus charge if you go part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For perspective, here is how California State University-Stanislaus 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 |
Relative to the national field, California State University-Stanislaus sits close to the national average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Visit the California State University-Stanislaus Financial Aid page for more.
Here’s how tuition at California State University-Stanislaus has shifted over recent 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 Stan State has tracked over the reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition climbed 6.0%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $22,102 next year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 2.58%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $8,458. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 2.24%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $21,312.
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 | $8,458 | $21,312 |
| In 2 Years | $8,676 | $21,789 |
| In 3 Years | $8,899 | $22,276 |
| In 4 Years | $9,128 | $22,774 |
| In 5 Years | $9,363 | $23,283 |
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 $88,151, or about $35,161 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For a closer look at aid at California State University-Stanislaus, head to the California State University-Stanislaus Financial Aid page.
