STUDENTS COSTS

State University Fee
It costs the CSU more than $11,000 annually to educate a student. Of that amount, the state pays approximately 75 percent, in-state students pay 20 percent and the rest comes from other sources, such as private donations.

At $1,572 annually, the CSU fee is:

The lowest among comparable institutions
nationwide

Less than half the average for four-year
public institutions

Less than students paid in 1994

Out-of-state students pay the State University Fee, plus $282 per semester unit or $188 per quarter unit.

	The undergraduate fee applies to students with more than six credits. Those taking six units or less play slightly more than half of the full-time fee. In fall 2003, undergraduate fees will rise to $1,968 and graduate fees to $2,082.

Other Costs

	Living on campus	Living off campus/ away from home
Housing/Meals	$7,075	$7,677
Transportation	721	963
Books/Supplies	1,132	1,132
Personal	1,803	1,997
State University Fee	1,572	1,572
Average Campus Fees	498	498
Total Fees	2,070	2,070
Total	$12,801	$13,839

Financial Aid
In 2001-2002, nearly $1.3 billion was distributed to more than 193,000 students, half of the total student population. The average award was $6,594 per student.