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Cost

The cost of studying at CSU San Marcos for 2008-09 is $3,650 per year for undergraduates and $4,358 per year for second bachelor's degree and graduate students in university fees, plus $339 per unit in nonresident tuition. In order to remain in visa status, international students are required to take a full course load, which is 12 units per semester for undergraduate and second bachelor's degree students and 9 units per semester for graduate students.

The following table provides an estimate of the cost for a full-time international student. These totals should be used as the basis for the financial affidavit on the application form. (Please note that fees are subject to change without notice):

 

Estimated Expenses for International Students Per Academic Year (9 Months) 2008-09

Undergraduate Second Bachelor's Graduate and MBA
Nonresident Tuition* $8,136 $8,136 $6,102
State and Campus Fees** $3,650 $4,358 $4,358
Books and Supplies $1,565 $1,565 $1,565
Room and Board $9,486 $9,486 $9,486
Health Insurance*** $710 $710 $710
Transportation $1,215 $1,215 $1,215
Personal Expenses $2,720 $2,720 $2,720

Total

$27,482 $28,190 $26,156

 


*The nonresident tuition rate is $339 per credit unit. The amounts shown represent the minimum required to maintain full-time student status. International undergraduate (including second bachelor's) students must enroll in a minimum of 12 credits per semester, and graduate students must register for a minimum of 9 credit units. Students are charged for a maximum of 30 units in one academic year (no charge for additional units), so the maximum nonresident tuition for any academic year is $10,170.

**Includes all mandatory campus fees, but not optional vehicle parking fee of $248 per semester.

***Health Insurance premium is for 12 months.

If you plan to stay in the U.S. during the summer break and/or take classes during the summer session, you will need additional funds to cover your expenses.

If dependents will accompany you in the U.S. the minimum amount required to support them is $5,000 for a spouse and $3,000 per child. The Affidavit of Financial Support must include these additional amounts.

Financial assistance in the form of scholarships and tuition waivers is available on a limited basis for international students.


The Office of Global Education
Craven Hall 3200
California State University San Marcos
333 South Twin Oaks Valley Road
San Marcos, California, 92096-0001
Tel: +1 760.750.4090
Fax: +1 760.750.3284
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This page was last updated 08/12/2008