by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current tuition and fees for California Aeronautical University, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the latest reported year, tuition and fees at California Aeronautical University were $37,667 each year for undergraduates. There is no in-state discount at this school.
Of those figures, the required fees amounted to $22,637; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,030 |
| Fees | $22,637 |
| Total | $37,667 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What does California Aeronautical University charge if you go part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To see where that lands, here is how California Aeronautical University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, California Aeronautical University is relatively pricey.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Check the California Aeronautical University Financial Aid page for details.
Here’s how tuition at California Aeronautical University has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $18,130 |
| Two Years Ago | $15,030 |
| One Year Ago | $15,030 |
| Most Recent Year | $15,030 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Santa Barbara Business College - Ventura has tracked over the reported years.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 4.03%, so cost a year out lands around $39,184.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $39,184 |
| In 2 Years | $40,762 |
| In 3 Years | $42,404 |
| In 4 Years | $44,112 |
| In 5 Years | $45,888 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $166,462.
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 Aeronautical University, check out the California Aeronautical University Financial Aid page.
