How much does it cost to attend?
In State California Resident Sticker Price
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,145 |
| Other Fees | $1,471 |
| Room and Board | $12,822 |
| Other Expenses Budget | $3,634 |
Out of State Resident Sticker Price
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,622 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,145 |
| Other Fees | $1,471 |
| Room and Board | $12,822 |
| Other Expenses Budget | $3,634 |
In-State Tuition
In-state tuition at California State University San Bernardino for undergraduate students residing in California is $5,742. Room and board charges total $12,822 per year. Students will also need to budget for books and supplies, which typically amount to $1,145 annually. Other administrative or academic fees are $1,471 for the year. Additionally, students should plan an estimated $3,634 for other miscellaneous expenses throughout the year. In sum, residents attending California State University San Bernardino full time should expect a total annual cost of $24,814.
Out-of-State Tuition
Undergraduate tuition at California State University San Bernardino is $17,622 for out-of-state students. Additionally, out-of-state students are charged $12,822 for room and board, $1,145 for textbooks and educational resources, plus fees of $1,471. Students are advised to budget $3,634 for other expenses. When these costs are combined, annual out-of-state charges total $36,694. This figure is 47.9% higher than what California residents pay.
All price data is sourced from the 2021/2022 U.S. Department of Education National Center for Education Statistics survey.Net Price
The average reported annual net price for California State University San Bernardino for students receiving grants or scholarship aid was $8,492 in 2019/2020. Net price includes tuition and required fees, books and supplies, and average cost for room and board and other expenses
The net price provides a more realistic estimate of the true cost of attending California State University San Bernardino, once common grants and scholarships have been taken into account. It's important to note that this net price can fluctuate based on factors such as family income and individual financial need.
Average Net Price 2019/2020
| Family Income | Net Price Paid |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $5,985 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $6,613 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $9,854 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $14,338 |
| $110,000+ | $17,818 |
Financial Aid
89% of full-time undergrad California State University San Bernardino received financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, fellowships from the institution or from Federal, State or local government agencies. This aid averaged $10,334 per student during the 2019/2020 school year. Grant and scholarship aid does not need to be paid back. 20% of students received Federal Student Loans averaging $4,541 and 1% of undergrads took out private student loans averaging $6,888.
| Type | Avg./Student | Students Receiving |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grant and Scholarship Aid | $10,334 | 89% |
| Institutional Grants and Scholarships | $5,676 | 64% |
| Pell Grants | $5,224 | 66% |
| Other Federal Grants | $779 | 10% |
| State and Local Grants | $2,451 | 71% |
| Federal Student Loans | $4,541 | 20% |
| Other Student Loans | $6,888 | 1% |
Student Loans
To gauge a more realistic picture of what it may really cost you out of pocket to go to California State University San Bernardino, we've modeled a ten year student loan with an original principal value of $24,924. The loan balance of $24,924 is a four year multiple of the $6,231 average net price. This is a estimate of what you could owe upon graduation if you were to qualify for average financial aid and what a degree really may cost. Should you not qualify for financial aid, you may owe significantly more when you graduate. Based on these assumptions, a monthly repayment of $264 could be required to satisfy your student loan.
Please note that financial aid is not guaranteed and is only available for qualifying students. Federal Student Loans are not grants and must be repaid with interest. The current Stafford loan interest rate is 4.99%.
| Example Loan | $24,924 |
| Stafford Loan Interest Rate | 4.99% |
| Time to Pay Off Student Loan | 10 years |
| Example Monthly Payment | $264.24 |
| Total Interest Paid | $6,784.31 |
| Sum of All Loan Payments | $31,708.31 |
Projected 4 Year Degree Price
4 Year Sticker Price
| Year | California Residents | Non Residents |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $24,814 | $36,694 |
| 2 | $25,059 | $37,056 |
| 3 | $25,306 | $37,422 |
| 4 | $25,556 | $37,791 |
Based on published tuition prices, we estimate the current cost of a 4 year bachelor's degree and living expenses at California State University San Bernardino to be $99,256 - assuming graduation in normal time. The estimation assumes a 1% annual increase over the next 4 years which has been the recent trend for this school.
Credit Hour Cost and Price per Class
| Price Per Credit | 3 Credit Class | 4 Credit Class | |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Residents | $0 | $0 | $0 | Out of State Residents | $248 | $744 | $992 |
Estimated cost for a class at California State University San Bernardino based on published credit hour prices. Note that not all schools allow single class enrollment. These prices should be used for comparison purposes as to how much it may cost to take a class at California State University San Bernardino versus other colleges.
Tuition Payment Plans Available
| Tuition Payment Plan | Yes |
| Prepaid Tuition Plan | No |
| Alternative Tuition Plan | Yes |
| Guaranteed Tuition Plan | No |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110510 IPEDS survey data for California State University San Bernardino.