Getting close to decision time and I'm mulling over San Diego State. I'm on the hunt for accurate details on their total cost of attendance. Can anyone help me out with this?
For the 2024-2025 academic year, here's a breakdown of the estimated costs of attendance at San Diego State University for an undergraduate student. It's important to remember that these costs can change annually due to inflation.
If you're a California resident living on campus:
- Tuition and Fees: $8,728
- Room and Board: $23,030
- Books and Supplies: $946
- Transportation: $1,172
- Personal Expenses: $2,214
This brings the total estimated cost for a California resident living on campus to around $36,090.
For out-of-state students living on campus, the estimated costs are the same, with an additional Non-Resident Tuition Fee of $12,600, bringing the total to approximately $50,690.
Like all public universities, SDSU charges higher tuition for out-of-state students to compensate for public funding provided by California taxpayers. Though tuition can be a significant part of the cost, remember to also consider costs like room and board, books, and personal expenses when tallying up the total cost of attendance.
It’s also important to remember that these are sticker prices, not what you could be paying after financial aid and scholarships are taken into account. The net price is a better representative of what students actually pay. To get an estimate of your net price - what you'd pay after scholarships and grants - you can use SDSU’s net price calculator on their official website. This tool will offer an estimate based on the financial and academic information you provide. Keep in mind that this is an estimate and the exact amount may vary.
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