Tuition & net price

How much does California State University, Fresno cost?

Published tuition is $7,350 in-state and $19,950 out-of-state, with a full cost of attendance of $20,095 a year. After aid, families pay between $5,105 and $16,899 depending on income.

In-state tuition$7,350before aid
Out-of-state$19,950before aid
Lowest net price$5,105families under $30k
Highest net price$16,899families over $110k

What families actually pay Average net price after grants and scholarships, by household income.

Household incomeNet price a yearShare of the sticker price
Under $30,000 $5,105 25%
$30,001–$48,000 $5,429 27%
$48,001–$75,000 $7,196 36%
$75,001–$110,000 $10,291 51%
Over $110,000 $16,899 84%

Net price is the federal measure of what students actually pay: total cost of attendance minus the grant and scholarship aid they receive. It is the only cost figure worth comparing between universities — the published tuition above is a list price that most students never pay in full.

Who pays how The mix of grant aid and borrowing at this university.

On Pell grants
57%
Take federal loans
19%
Typical repayment
$154/mo

A high Pell share means the university enrols many lower-income students, and usually that its net price for those families is well below the sticker price. A high loan share means the gap between aid and cost is being filled with borrowing — the repayment record shows how that works out afterwards.

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How the price compares Universities charging a similar amount in California.

UniversityIn-stateOut-of-stateCost of attendanceNet price (under $30k)
California State University, Long Beach $7,350 $19,950 $22,679 $7,183
California State University, Dominguez Hills $7,449 $20,049 $23,191 $7,303
California State University, Northridge $7,458 $20,058 $20,485 $4,905
California State University, Fullerton $7,470 $20,070 $18,269 $3,315
California State University, Los Angeles $7,160 $19,760 $18,403 $2,877
California State University Channel Islands $7,159 $19,759 $23,561 $6,857

California State University, Fresno costs: common questions

How much is tuition at California State University, Fresno?
Published tuition is $7,350 for in-state students and $19,950 for out-of-state students, before any aid.
What does California State University, Fresno actually cost after financial aid?
It depends on family income. After grants and scholarships, families earning under $30,000 pay a net $5,105 a year, while families over $110,000 pay $16,899.
What is the total cost of attendance at California State University, Fresno?
$20,095 a year as the institution reports it — tuition, fees, housing, books and living costs combined. Almost nobody pays this in full; the net price above is what families actually pay.
Is California State University, Fresno worth the money?
Graduates earn a median $61,244 ten years after starting, against $14,505 of median debt — see the full payback breakdown for the arithmetic.
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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Tuition and cost of attendance are as reported by the institution; net price is the average paid by students receiving federal aid, by household income band. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026.