2015-16 Student Charges/Fees
Mandatory Registration Charges
Refer to the current Student Charges/Fees page for the most up to date fee information.
| Type of Charges | 1-6 Units/Semester | 7+ Units/Semester |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | $1,587 | $2,736 |
| Campus-based Fees | $929 | $929 |
| Undergraduate (TOTAL) | $2,516 | $3,665 |
| Type of Charges | 1-6 Units/Semester | 7+ Units/Semester |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | $1,953 | $3,369 |
| Campus-based Fees | $929 | $929 |
| Postbaccalaureate (TOTAL) | $2,882 | $4,298 |
Note: MBA candidates see Professional Program fee below.
| Type of Charges | 1-6 Units/Semester | 7+ Units/Semester |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | $1,842 | $3,174 |
| Campus-based Fees | $929 | $929 |
| Credential (Total) | $2,771 | $4,103 |
NOTE: Credential Students are identified as students seeking an initial Multiple Subject, Single Subject, or Special Education teaching credential (preliminary, clear, Level I, or Level II) admitted to a credential program with classified or conditionally classified status.
| Campus-based Fees** | 1-6 Units/Semester | 7+ Units/Semester |
|---|---|---|
| Associated Students Fee | $105 | $105 |
| Consolidated Service Fee | $16 | $16 |
| Couns & Psych Services (CAPS) Fee | $54 | $54 |
| Health Facilities Fee | $16 | $16 |
| Instructionally Related Activities Fee | $229 | $229 |
| Student Health Fee | $135 | $135 |
| Student Union Fee | $374 | $374 |
| Total Campus-based Fees | $929 | $929 |
* To date, the CSU Board of Trustees made no adjustments to 2015/16 Tuition Fees. Thus, 2015/16 tuition fee rates continue to remain at the same level as 2011/12 rates.
The CSU makes every effort to keep student costs to a minimum. Fees listed in published schedules or student accounts may need to be increased when public funding is inadequate. Therefore, CSU must reserve the right, even after fees are initially charged or initial fee payments are made, to increase or modify any listed fees. All listed fees, other than mandatory systemwide fees, are subject to change without notice, until the date when instruction for a particular semester or quarter has begun. All CSU listed fees should be regarded as estimates that are subject to change upon approval by the Board of Trustees, the Chancellor, or the Presidents, as appropriate. Changes in mandatory systemwide fees will be made in accordance with the requirements of the Working Families Student Fee Transparency and Accountability Act (Sections 66028 - 66028.6 of the Education Code).
**2.8% Campus-based Fees increase in Fall 2015 based on CPI for Greater Bay Area for 2014 calendar year. Methodology for annual adjustment approved by student referendum in April 2001.
Associated Students Fee to be increased by an additional $3 per semester each Fall for four consecutive years, beginning in 2015/16, with the final $3 increase occurring in 2018/19. This action was supported by a March 2015 student referendum in favor of increasing funds of the SSU Associated Students to further support such items as the Tutorial Center, Clubs and Organizations and other AS programs.
The optional Student Involvement and Representation (SIRF) fee is a voluntary CSU systemwide fee adopted by the Board of Trustees for the purpose of establishing a stable funding model for the California State Student Association (CSSA). It consists of a $2 per-term fee assessed to each CSU student on a voluntary basis, allowing the choice to opt-out. The new fee takes effect in fall 2015. For additional info on the CSSA website.
List of Factors for Future Considerations of Fee Changes per AB 970 adopted via CSU BOT per AB 970 adopted via CSU BOT (pdf) resolution 3/20/13.
Per Executive Order No. 1042, beginning in fall 2010, for each adjustment made by trustee action to the State University Fee for graduate students, an equal adjustment will be made to the graduate professional business Category I fee.
Term Tuition Fee used in place of State University Fee following approval at 11/10/10 CSU BOT and guidelines in CSU Executive Order 1102.
The applicable per term tuition fee schedules are provided on the Chancellor's Office website.
Additional Fees
- Non-residential Tuition Fee (per unit): $372. (See the Determination of Residence for Nonresident Tuition Purposes webpage for determination of residence for nonresident tuition purposes.)
- Professional Program Fee (MBA) (per unit): $254. Applied to required courses in the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program.
- Optional SIRF (Student Involvement and Representation) fee: $2
Other Student Charges/Fees (tentative)
| Type of fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| ACT-Residual: ACT-Residual Test | 30 |
| Alcohol and Other Drug Intervention: Level I | 65 |
| Alcohol and Other Drug Intervention: Level II | 65 |
| Alumni Placement-Career Planning/Job Search | 25 |
| Application Fee † | 55 |
| Arts & Hum Single Subject Eval | 60 |
| Bilingual Education Program, Test for Spanish and Culture: | 35 |
| Bio Feedback Training | 15/75 |
| Chemistry Eyeglasses | 4 |
| Counseling Transcript Evaluation | 25 - 50 |
| Credential Processing & Evaluation | 25 |
| Credential Processing Non-SSU Applicants | 40 |
| Credential Out of State Verification | 15 |
| Credential Subject Matter Authorization Eval | 15 |
| Dishonored Check or Credit Card Fee (returned for any cause) | 20 |
| Failure to meet administratively required appointment or time limit | 20 |
| FEPL | 250 |
| Hlth Ctr/Pharmacy/Lab Service | Cost |
| Items lost or broken, or damage to the University property | Cost |
| Late Registration | 25 |
| Lost Keys | 25 |
| Major/Minor Finder Test | 5 |
| Meyers-Briggs Test | 10 - 16 |
| Modern Language Lab Fee | 10 |
| Modern Language Prof. Exam | 50 |
| Musical Equipment Deposit | 20 |
| Musical Instru./Audio/Visual Eq. | 25 |
| PE Lost Equipment | Cost |
| PE Towel/Locker Use (optional) | 10 |
| RICA Exam Review (SSU students) | 35 |
| RICA Exam Review (non-SSU students) | 50 |
| Soc. Sci. Subject Matter Prop. | 60 |
| SSU CPA Rehearsal Kit | 5 - 85 |
| Strong Interest Inventory | 20 |
| Studio Arts Cleaning and Safety Equipment Fee | 10 |
| WEPT | 35 |
†This fee is payable upon application for admission or readmission by all new students or students returning after an absence of two or more semesters.
Deposits for locker keys and breakage required in some laboratory courses. These deposits are refundable in whole or part. If deposits are not required, charges may be made against the student for undue breakage or failure to clear locker and/or return key.
Specific Course Fees (tentative)
Payable when service is rendered. Students have the option of obtaining materials or services for specific courses from sources other than the university, so long as they meet the instructional requirements. The following are fees specific to the course you will be taking.
| Course | Cost |
|---|---|
| ARTH 212A/B | 15 |
| ARTH 363 | 36 |
| ARTS 103 | 20 |
| ARTS 104 | 20 |
| ARTS 204 | 35 |
| ARTS 208, 308 | 45 |
| ARTS 210,310 | 62 |
| ARTS 220, 320, 420 | 10 |
| ARTS 229, 329, 429 | 61 |
| ARTS 230, 330, 430 | 61 |
| ARTS 236, 336, 436 | 50 |
| ARTS 245 | 54 |
| ARTS 298, 498 | 25 |
| ARTS 304, 404 | 35 |
| ARTS 335, 435 | 68 |
| ARTS 340, 440 | 54 |
| ARTS 342, 442 | 85 |
| ARTS 382, 482 | 54 |
| ARTS 400 | 30 |
| ARTS 432 | 61 |
| ARTS 457 | 45 |
| ARTS 458 | 45 |
| ARTS 496 (Field Trip) | cost |
| BIOL 110 | 5 |
| BIOL 131 | 15 |
| BIOL 220 | 120 |
| BIOL 224 | 10 |
| BIOL 240 | 25 |
| BIOL 314 | 65 |
| BIOL 322 | 55 |
| BIOL 323 | 70 |
| BIOL 325 | 15 |
| BIOL 327 | 140 |
| BIOL 328 | 45 |
| BIOL 329 | 10 |
| BIOL 330 | 15 |
| BIOL 333 | 30 |
| BIOL 335 | 65 |
| BIOL 338 | 15 |
| BIOL 340 | 25 |
| BIOL 342 | 40 |
| BIOL 344 | 30 |
| BIOL 347 | 20 |
| BIOL 349 | 15 |
| BIOL 383 | 25 |
| BIOL 472 | 25 |
| BIOL 480 | 30 |
| CHEM 102 | 25 |
| CHEM 105 | 25 |
| CHEM 115 A/B | 25 |
| CHEM 125 A/B | 25 |
| CHEM 232 | 25 |
| CHEM 255 | 25 |
| CHEM 316 | 60 |
| CHEM 336 | 60 |
| CHEM 401 | 60 |
| CHEM 402 | 60 |
| CHEM 441 | 60 |
| COMS 340 | 75 |
| COMS 385 (1-2 units) | 25 |
| COMS 385 (3-4 units) | 50 |
| COUN 511B | up to 25 |
| ECON 454 | 100 |
| ENSP 345 | 20 |
| ENSP 411 A/B | 40 |
| ENSP 423 | 15 |
| ENSP 430/440 | 30 |
| ENSP 444 | up to 250 |
| GEOG 312 | 225 for 1 unit 320 for 2 units |
| GEOG 314 | 10 for 1 unit 35 for 2 units |
| GEOG 360 | 10 |
| GEOL 102 | 12 |
| GEOL 120 | 130 |
| GEOL 304 | 175 |
| GEOL 308 | 195 |
| GEOL 312 | 185 |
| GEOL 314 | 125 |
| GEOL 318 | 175 |
| GEOL 420 | 195 |
| KIN 342 | 10 |
| LIBS 101/102 | up to 100 |
| LIBS 201/202 | up to 100 |
| NURS 301 | 160 |
| NURS 303 | 25 |
| NURS 509 | 25 |
| NURS 549 | 25 |
| NURS 550A | 25 |
| POLS 345 | 500 |
| THAR 300 (Field Trip) | 120 |
Library Fees (tentative)
Overdue fees for reserve materials ($50 maximum fine per item):
- $1 an hour
Overdue fees for media items ($50 maximum fine per item)
- Laptops, phonography key, wireless card, headphones.....$1 an hour
Miscellaneous fees
- Community Borrower Card.... $10/3 mo
- Friends of the Library Card..... VARIES
Parking Fees (tentative)
Type of parking fee and cost:
- Auto, reserved, per semester.....$262
- Auto, non-reserved, per semester.....$94
- Motorcycle, per semester.....$22
- Daily Permit.....$5.00