by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for San Francisco State University, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at San Francisco State University stood at $7,950 each year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $20,550. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Of those figures, the required fees totaled $1,866 in-state and $1,866 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,084 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,866 | $1,866 |
| Total | $7,950 | $20,550 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much will San Francisco State University charge part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For some context, here is how San Francisco State University prices compare to peer schools. 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 |
Measured against schools nationwide, San Francisco State University sits close to the national average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Visit the San Francisco State University Financial Aid page for details.
The table below shows how tuition at San Francisco State University has changed 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 below tracks how tuition at SFSU has changed across the reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition rose 6.0%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $21,788 for the upcoming year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Get 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 2.92%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $8,182. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 2.36%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $21,035.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $8,182 | $21,035 |
| In 2 Years | $8,421 | $21,531 |
| In 3 Years | $8,667 | $22,039 |
| In 4 Years | $8,920 | $22,559 |
| In 5 Years | $9,180 | $23,091 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $87,164, versus roughly $34,190 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at San Francisco State University, go to the San Francisco State University Financial Aid page.
