Cost to Attend CSUDH

Educational Fees & Expenses

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Here you will find a breakdown of estimated educational fees and expenses for the academic year. We encourage you to explore our many flexible financial aid and scholarship options designed to make your CSU Dominguez Hills education even more affordable. Apply now for financial aid by filing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application.

Student Fees

The CSU makes every effort to keep student costs to a minimum. Fees listed on 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).

2024-2025 Cost of Attendance
 9-Month Student Budget (Full-Time) 
Living With ParentsUNDERGRADUATECREDENTIALGRADUATE
Total Fees$7,449$8,427$8,973
Books and Supplies$1,152$1,152$1,152
Food and Housing$11,718$11,718$11,718
Transportation$2,070$2,070$2,070
Pesonal$3,444$3,444$3,444
Total Budget$25,833$26,811$27,357
    
Living In Campus HousingUNDERGRADUATECREDENTIALGRADUATE
Total Fees$7,449$8,427$8,973
Books and Supplies$1,152$1,152$1,152
Food and Housing$18,444$18,444$18,444
Transportation$1,412$1,412$1,412
Personal$2,468$2,468$2,468
Total Budget$30,925$31,903$32,449
    
Living Off CampusUNDERGRADUATECREDENTIALGRADUATE
Total Fees$7,449$8,427$8,973
Books and Supplies$1,152$1,152$1,152
Food and Housing$20,920$20,920$20,920
Transportation$3,364$3,364$3,364
Personal$4,524$4,524$4,524
Total Budget$37,409$38,387$38,933
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2025-2026 Cost of Attendance
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Costs for Other Students
  • Non-California resident fee for both graduate and undergraduate students is $420 per unit, in addition to the university fees listed above.
  • Foreign Visa Student fee for both graduate and undergraduate students is $420 per unit, in addition to the university fees listed above. More information on financial costs for international students is available here.
  • Teaching Credential Student: Full-time = $8,431.46 (includes $1,369.46 in campus-based fees); Part-time = $5,467.46 (includes $1,369.46 in campus-based fees)
  • Graduate Students: Full-time = $8,977.46 (includes $1,369.46 in campus-based fees); Part-time = $5,785.46 (includes $1,369.46 in campus-based fees)
  • Nursing students pay a reduced Student Center fee of $43 for the fall and spring term. Nursing students do not pay a Health Services fee.

Detailed cost information can be found on the Student Financial Services website.

California Assembly Bill 990

For Informational purposes only: In accordance with California Assembly Bill 990 California State University, Dominguez Hills provides the typical market cost of a one bedroom apartment in areas surrounding the campus.

1 Bedroom/1Bath: $1,700 - $1,800 per month

The Room and Board expenses included in the off-campus Cost of Attendance represent the typical costs students pay when enrolled at CSUDH. Actual costs of room and board will vary. Many students living off-campus have roommates, which decreases their housing costs.