Hey, peeps! I'm considering California State University Monterey Bay as one of my options, and I'm curious about their tuition costs. Can anyone provide some information on how much it'll cost for an undergrad student?
Hello! CSU Monterey Bay's tuition costs vary depending on your residency status. For the 2024-2025 academic year, the tuition costs are as follows:
- California residents: $7,779 per year for full-time undergraduate students. This figure applies to students enrolled in 6.1 units or more per semester.
- Non-California residents (including international students): Around $19,200 a year.
Please note that these costs are for tuition and mandatory fees only. They don't cover the expenses for housing, meal plans, books, or personal expenses. The overall cost of attendance, which includes these additional expenses, will be higher. However, most students don't end up paying the full "sticker price" cost of CSUMB. Multiple forms of aid are available, from scholarships and grants to work study and loans. You can check out some of these options at CSUMB here: https://csumb.edu/admissions-aid/costs-financial-aid/financial-aid-types/.
Also, keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid, which can help offset these costs. To get an estimate of your financial aid package and specific costs for CSU Monterey Bay, you can use their Net Price Calculator on their website: https://csumb.github.io/net-price-calculator.html.
Good luck with your college search!
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