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Graduate Costs of Attendance

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Estimated Costs for 2023/24 Academic Year

Your cost to attend Cal Poly will vary depending on your program, residency status and living arrangements. Our estimates represent the average cost for a student to attend Cal Poly for one academic year.

Most Graduate Programs

New Student California Resident (Enrolling for the first time in fall 2023)
 
  Living Off/On Campus* Living with Family
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $13,638 $13,638
Tuition and Fees (College of Science and Math, and  College of Business) $13,140 $13,140
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Liberal Arts) $12,924 $12,924
     
Books and Materials $1,089 $1,089
Housing $12,810 $2,880
Meals $5,232 $3,690
Miscellaneous Costs  $1,848 $1,848
Transportation  $1,089 $1,089
Estimated Loan Fees $72 $72
Total Non-tuition and fee expenses $22,140 $10,668
     
Total for Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture $35,778 $24,306
Total for College of Science and Math, and College of Business $35,280 $23,808
 Total for College of Liberal Arts $35,064 $23,592
*On campus add $906    

About California Residents Graduate Costs Estimate (New Students)

This cost estimate is for students who are new to the graduate program. This means that you will be enrolling in the program for the first time in fall 2022.

Registration Fees: Fees for California residents are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.

Books & Supplies: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter.

Room & Meals: Graduate students may live on-or off-campus and have the option to purchase a meal plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs $1350/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates in order to keep their housing costs more affordable. Actual costs of housing and meals will vary depending on where you live and what meal plan you choose.

Transportation/Personal/Misc: Based on reasonable but modest costs in regards to transportation, clothing, recreation and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.

Loan Fees: Federal Loan borrowers have estimated loan fees added to the cost of attendance.

Continuing Student California Resident (First enrolled in fall 2022)
 
  Living Off/On Campus* Living with Family
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $12,774 $12,774
Tuition and Fees (College of Science and Math, and  College of Business) $12,522 $12,522
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Liberal Arts) $12,210 $12,210
     
Books and Materials $1,089 $1,089
Housing $12,810 $2,880
Meals $5,232 $3,690
Miscellaneous Costs  $1,848 $1,848
Transportation  $1,089 $1,089
Estimated Loan Fees $72 $72
Total Non-tuition and fee expenses $22,140 $10,668
     
Total for Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture $34,914 $23,442
Total for College of Science and Math, and College of Business $34,662 $23,190
 Total for College of Liberal Arts $34,350 $22,878
*On campus add $906    

About California Graduate Costs Estimate (Continuing Students)

This cost estimate is for students who are continuing in the graduate program. This means that you enrolled in the program prior to fall 2022.

Registration Fees: Fees for California residents are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.

Books & Supplies: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter.

Room & Meals: Graduate students may live on-or off-campus and have the option to purchase a meal plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs $1350/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates in order to keep their housing costs more affordable. Actual costs of housing and meals will vary depending on where you live and what meal plan you choose.

Transportation/Personal/Misc: Based on reasonable but modest costs in regards to transportation, clothing, recreation and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.

Loan Fees: Federal Loan borrowers have estimated loan fees added to the cost of attendance.

Continuing Student California Resident (First enrolled in fall 2021 or earlier)
 
  Living Off/On Campus* Living with Family
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture, Agriculture, Science and Math or Business) $11,910 $11,910
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Liberal Arts) $11,496 $11,496
     
Books and Materials $1,089 $1,089
Housing $12,810 $2,880
Meals $5,232 $3,690
Miscellaneous Costs  $1,848 $1,848
Transportation  $1,089 $1,089
Estimated Loan Fees $72 $72
Total Non-tuition and fee expenses $22,140 $10,668
     
Total for Colleges of Engineering, Architecture, Agriculture, Science and Math or Business $34,050 $22,578
 Total for College of Liberal Arts $33,636 $22,164
*On campus add $906    

About California Graduate Costs Estimate (Continuing Students)

This cost estimate is for students who are continuing in the graduate program. This means that you enrolled in the program prior to fall 2022.

Registration Fees: Fees for California residents are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.

Books & Supplies: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter.

Room & Meals: Graduate students may live on-or off-campus and have the option to purchase a meal plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs $1350/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates in order to keep their housing costs more affordable. Actual costs of housing and meals will vary depending on where you live and what meal plan you choose.

Transportation/Personal/Misc: Based on reasonable but modest costs in regards to transportation, clothing, recreation and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.

Loan Fees: Federal Loan borrowers have estimated loan fees added to the cost of attendance.

New Student Non Resident (Enrolling for the first time in fall 2023)
 
  Living Off/On Campus*
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $13,638
Tuition and Fees (College of Science and Math, and  College of Business) $13,140
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Liberal Arts) $12,924
Non Resident Tuition (24 units @$264 per unit) $6,336
Total Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $19,974
Total Tuition and Fees (College of Science and Math or College of Business) $19,476 
Total Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $19,260
   
Books and Materials $1,089
Housing $12,810
Meals $5,232
Miscellaneous Costs  $1,848
Transportation  $1,089
Estimated Loan Fees $72
Total Non-tuition and fee expenses $22,140
   
Total for Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture $42,114
Total for College of Science and Math, and College of Business $41,616
 Total for College of Liberal Arts $41,400
*On campus add $906  

About Non-Resident Graduate Costs Estimate (New Students)

This cost estimate is for students who are new to the graduate program. This means that you will be enrolling in the program for the first time in fall 2022.

Registration Fees: Fees are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.

**Non-Resident Tuition: If you are not a California resident, you will pay an additional $264 per unit. We base our estimates of $6,336 per year on the assumption that you will take 8 units per quarter. Your actual amount will vary depending on the number of units you take per quarter.

^International Students: International students will also pay a $900 International Fee and $1416 International Health Insurance Fee.

Books & Supplies: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter.

Housing & Meals: Graduate students may live on-or off-campus and have the option to purchase a meal plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs $1350/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates in order to keep their housing costs more affordable. Actual costs of housing and meals will vary depending on where you live and what meal plan you choose.

Transportation/Personal/Misc: Based on reasonable but modest costs in regards to transportation, clothing, recreation and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.

Loan Fees: Federal Loan borrowers have estimated loan fees added to the cost of attendance.

Continuing Student Non Resident (First enrolled in fall 2022 or earlier)
 
  Living Off/On Campus*
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $12,774
Tuition and Fees (College of Science and Math, and  College of Business) $12,522
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Liberal Arts) $12,210
Non Resident Tuition (24 units @$264 per unit) $6,336
Total Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $19,110
Total Tuition and Fees (College of Science and Math or College of Business) $18,858
Total Tuition and Fees (College of Liberal Arts) $18,546
   
Books and Materials $1,089
Housing $12,810
Meals $5,232
Miscellaneous Costs  $1,848
Transportation  $1,089
Estimated Loan Fees $72
Total Non-tuition and fee expenses $22,140
   
Total for Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture $41,250
Total for College of Science and Math, and College of Business $40,998
 Total for College of Liberal Arts $40,686
*On campus add $906  

About Non-Resident Graduate Costs Estimate (Continuing Students)

This cost estimate is for students who are continuing in the graduate program. This means that you enrolled in the program prior to fall 2022.

Registration Fees: Fees are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.

**Non-Resident Tuition: If you are not a California resident, you will pay an additional $264 per unit. We base our estimates of $6,336 per year on the assumption that you will take 8 units per quarter. Your actual amount will vary depending on the number of units you take per quarter.

^International Students: International students will also pay a $900 International Fee and $1416 International Health Insurance Fee.

Books & Supplies: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter.

Housing & Meals: Graduate students may live on-or off-campus and have the option to purchase a meal plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs $1350/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates in order to keep their housing costs more affordable. Actual costs of housing and meals will vary depending on where you live and what meal plan you choose.

Transportation/Personal/Misc: Based on reasonable but modest costs in regards to transportation, clothing, recreation and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.

Loan Fees: Federal Loan borrowers have estimated loan fees added to the cost of attendance.

 Credential Programs

New Credential Student-California Resident (Enrolling for the first time in fall 2023)
 
  Living Off/On Campus* Living with Family
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $0 $0
Tuition and Fees (Credential) $12,624 $12,624
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Liberal Arts) $0 $0
     
Books and Materials $1,089 $1,089
Housing $12,810 $2,880
Meals $5,232 $3,690
Miscellaneous Costs  $1,848 $1,848
Transportation  $1,089 $1,089
Estimated Loan Fees $72 $72
Total Non-tuition and fee expenses $22,140 $10,668
     
Total for Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture $0 $0
Total for College of Science and Math, and College of Business $34,764 $23,292
 Total for College of Liberal Arts $0 $0
*On campus add $906    

About CA Resident Credential Costs Estimate

Registration Fees: Fees for California residents are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.

Books & Supplies: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter.

Housing & Meals: Graduate students may live on-or off-campus and have the option to purchase a meal plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs $1350/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates in order to keep their housing costs more affordable. Actual costs of housing and meals will vary depending on where you live and what meal plan you choose.

Transportation/Personal/Misc: Based on reasonable but modest costs in regards to transportation, clothing, recreation and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.

Loan Fees: Federal Loan borrowers have estimated loan fees added to the cost of attendance.

Continuing Credential Student-California Resident (First enrolled in fall 2022)
 
  Living Off/On Campus* Living with Family
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $0 $0
Tuition and Fees (Credential) $12,006 $12,006
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Liberal Arts) $0 $0
     
Books and Materials $1,089 $1,089
Housing $12,810 $2,880
Meals $5,232 $3,690
Miscellaneous Costs  $1,848 $1,848
Transportation  $1,089 $1,089
Estimated Loan Fees $72 $72
Total Non-tuition and fee expenses $22,140 $10,668
     
Total for Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture $0 $0
Total for College of Science and Math, and College of Business $34,146 $22,674
 Total for College of Liberal Arts $0 $0
*On campus add $906    

About CA Resident Credential Costs Estimate

Registration Fees: Fees for California residents are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.

Books & Supplies: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter.

Housing & Meals: Graduate students may live on-or off-campus and have the option to purchase a meal plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs $1350/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates in order to keep their housing costs more affordable. Actual costs of housing and meals will vary depending on where you live and what meal plan you choose.

Transportation/Personal/Misc: Based on reasonable but modest costs in regards to transportation, clothing, recreation and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.

Loan Fees: Federal Loan borrowers have estimated loan fees added to the cost of attendance.

Continuing Credential Student-California Resident (First enrolled in fall 2021 or earlier)
 
  Living Off/On Campus* Living with Family
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $0 $0
Tuition and Fees (Credential) $11,394 $11,394
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Liberal Arts) $0 $0
     
Books and Materials $1,089 $1,089
Housing $12,800 $2,880
Meals $5,232 $3,690
Miscellaneous Costs  $1,848 $1,848
Transportation  $1,089 $1,089
Estimated Loan Fees $72 $72
Total Non-tuition and fee expenses $22,130 $10,668
     
Total for Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture $0 $0
Total for College of Science and Math, and College of Business $33,524 $22,062
 Total for College of Liberal Arts $0 $0
*On campus add $906    

About CA Resident Credential Costs Estimate

Registration Fees: Fees for California residents are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.

Books & Supplies: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter.

Housing & Meals: Graduate students may live on-or off-campus and have the option to purchase a meal plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs $1350/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates in order to keep their housing costs more affordable. Actual costs of housing and meals will vary depending on where you live and what meal plan you choose.

Transportation/Personal/Misc: Based on reasonable but modest costs in regards to transportation, clothing, recreation and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.

Loan Fees: Federal Loan borrowers have estimated loan fees added to the cost of attendance.

New Credential Student-Non Resident (Enrolling for the first time in fall 2023)
 
  Living Off/On Campus*
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture) $0
Tuition and Fees (College of Science and Math or College of Business) $12,624
Tuition and Fees (Colleges of Liberal Arts) $0
Non Resident Tuition (36 units @$264 per unit) $9,504
Total Tuition and Fees (College of Science and Math or College of Business)  $22,128
   
Books and Materials $1,089
Housing $12,810
Meals $5,232
Miscellaneous Costs  $1,848
Transportation  $1,089
Estimated Loan Fees $72
Total Non-tuition and fee expenses $22,140
   
Total for Colleges of Engineering, Architecture or Agriculture $0
Total for College of Science and Math, and College of Business $44,268
 Total for College of Liberal Arts $0
*On campus add $906  

About Non-Resident Credential Costs Estimate

Registration Fees: Fees are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.

**Non-Resident Tuition: If you are not a California resident, you will pay an additional $264 per unit. We base our estimates of $6,336 per year on the assumption that you will take 8 units per quarter. Your actual amount will vary depending on the number of units you take per quarter.

^International Students: International students will also pay a $900 International Fee and $1,416 International Health Insurance Fee.

Books & Supplies: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter.

Housing & Meals: Graduate students may live on-or off-campus and have the option to purchase a meal plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs $1350/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates in order to keep their housing costs more affordable. Actual costs of housing and meals will vary depending on where you live and what meal plan you choose.

Transportation/Personal/Misc: Based on reasonable but modest costs in regards to transportation, clothing, recreation and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.

Loan Fees: Federal Loan borrowers have estimated loan fees added to the cost of attendance.

 MBA Program

California Residents
 
  MBA Accelerated
(10-month program)
MBA Traditional
(1 year costs for 2-year program)
Registration Fees* $19,500 $13,140
Professional Fee $8,640 $5,400
Total Tuition and Fees $28,140 $18,540
Books & Materials $1,089 $1,089
Housing $14,235 $12,810
Food $5,814 $5,232
Transportation $1,209 $1,089
Personal/Misc.  $2,052 $1,848
Estimated Loan Fees $0 $0
Total Cost of Attendance $52,539 $40,608

About CA Resident MBA Costs Estimate

*Registration Fees: Fees for California residents are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.

Books & Supplies: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter.

Housing & Meals: Graduate students may live on-or off-campus and have the option to purchase a meal plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs $1350/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates in order to keep their housing costs more affordable. Actual costs of housing and meals will vary depending on where you live and what meal plan you choose.

Transportation/Personal/Misc: Based on reasonable but modest costs in regards to transportation, clothing, recreation and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.

Loan Fees: Federal Loan borrowers have estimated loan fees added to the cost of attendance.

Domestic Non-Residents 
 
  MBA Accelerated
(10-month program)
MBA Traditional
(2-year program)
Registration Fees* $19,500 $13,140
Non-Resident Tuition** $12,672 $7,920
Professional Fee $8,640 $5,400
Total Tuition and Fees $40,812 $26,460
Books & Materials $1,089 $1,089
Housing $14,235 $12,810
Food $5,814 $5,232
Transportation $1,209 $1,089
Personal/Misc. $2,052 $1,848
Estimated Loan Fees $0 $0
Total Cost of Attendance $65,211 $48,528

About Domestic Non-Resident MBA Costs Estimate

*Registration Fees: Fees are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.

**Non-Resident Tuition: If you are not a California resident, you will pay an additional $264 per unit. We base our estimates of $6,336 per year on the assumption that you will take 8 units per quarter. The accelerated MBA program non-resident fees equal $12,672. Your actual amount will vary depending on the number of units you take per quarter.

Books & Supplies: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter.

Housing & Meals: Graduate students may live on-or off-campus and have the option to purchase a meal plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs $1350/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates in order to keep their housing costs more affordable. Actual costs of housing and meals will vary depending on where you live and what meal plan you choose.

Transportation/Personal/Misc: Based on reasonable but modest costs in regards to transportation, clothing, recreation and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.

Loan Fees: Federal Loan borrowers have estimated loan fees added to the cost of attendance.

International 
 
  MBA Accelerated
(10-month program)
MBA Traditional
(2-year program)
Registration Fees* $19,500 $13,140
Non-Resident Tuition** $12,672 $7,920
Professional Fee $8,640 $5,400
International Fee^ $900 $900
Health Insurance $1,686 $1,372
Total Tuition and Fees $43,398 $28,732
Books & Materials $1,089 $1,089
Housing $14,235 $12,810
Food $5,814 $5,232
Transportation $1,209 $1,089
Personal/Misc. $2,052 $1,848
Estimated Loan Fees $0 $0
Total Cost of Attendance $67,797 $50,800

About International MBA Costs Estimate

*Registration Fees: Fees are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.

**Non-Resident Tuition: If you are not a California resident, you will pay an additional $264 per unit. We base our estimates of $6,336 per year on the assumption that you will take 8 units per quarter. The accelerated MBA program non-resident fees equal $12,672. Your actual amount will vary depending on the number of units you take per quarter.

^International Students: International students will also pay a $900 International Fee and $1368 International Health Insurance Fee.

Books & Supplies: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter.

Housing & Meals: Graduate students may live on-or off-campus and have the option to purchase a meal plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs $1350/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates in order to keep their housing costs more affordable. Actual costs of housing and meals will vary depending on where you live and what meal plan you choose.

Transportation/Personal/Misc: Based on reasonable but modest costs in regards to transportation, clothing, recreation and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.

Loan Fees: Federal Loan borrowers have estimated loan fees added to the cost of attendance.

Other Orfaela College of Business Graduate Programs

Domestic Students
 
  MS Accounting or
MS Taxation
MS Business
Analytics
MS Quantitative
Economics
Registration Fees* $24,795 $31,275 $25,650
Professional/Other Fees $1,689 $1,689 $1,689
Total Tuition and Fees $26,484 $32,964 $27,339
Books & Materials $1,089 $1,089 $1,089
Housing $14,235 $14,235 $14,235
Food $5,814 $5,814 $5,814
Transportation $1,209 $1,209 $1,209
Personal/Misc. $2,052 $2,052 $2,052
Estimated Loan Fees $0 $0 $0
Total Cost of Attendance $50,833 $57,363 $51,738

About These Domestic Costs Estimate

*Registration Fees: Fees are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.

Books & Supplies: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter.

Housing & Meals: Graduate students may live on-or off-campus and have the option to purchase a meal plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs $1350/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates in order to keep their housing costs more affordable. Actual costs of housing and meals will vary depending on where you live and what meal plan you choose.

Transportation/Personal/Misc: Based on reasonable but modest costs in regards to transportation, clothing, recreation and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.

Loan Fees: Federal Loan borrowers have estimated loan fees added to the cost of attendance.

International Students
 
  MS Business
Analytics
MS Quantitative
Economics
Registration Fees* $31,275 $25,650
Professional/Other Fees $1,689 $1,689
International Fee^ $900 $900
Health Insurance $1,686 $1,686
Total Tuition and Fees $35,550 $29,925
Books & Materials $1,089 $1,089
Housing $14,235 $14,235
Food $5,814 $5,814
Transportation $1,209 $1,209
Personal/Misc. $2,052 $2,052
Estimated Loan Fees $0 $0
Total Cost of Attendance $59,949 $54,324

About These International Costs Estimate

*Registration Fees: Fees are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.

^International Students: International students will also pay a $900 International Fee and $1368 International Health Insurance Fee.

Books & Supplies: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter.

Housing & Meals: Graduate students may live on-or off-campus and have the option to purchase a meal plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs $1350/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates in order to keep their housing costs more affordable. Actual costs of housing and meals will vary depending on where you live and what meal plan you choose.

Transportation/Personal/Misc: Based on reasonable but modest costs in regards to transportation, clothing, recreation and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.

Loan Fees: Federal Loan borrowers have estimated loan fees added to the cost of attendance.

MS Fire Protection Program

Domestic Students
 
  MS Fire Protection MS Fire Protection
(online program)
Registration Fees* $16,560 $16,560
Additional Fees $1,689 $1,659
Total Tuition and Fees $18,249 $18,219
Books & Materials $1,089 $1,089
Housing $12,810 $12,810
Food $5,232 $5,232
Transportation $1,089 $1,089
Personal/Misc. $1,848 $1,848
Estimated Loan Fees $0 $0
Total Cost of Attendance $40,317 $40,287

About These Domestic Costs Estimate

*Registration Fees: Fees are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.

Books & Supplies: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter.

Housing & Meals: Graduate students may live on-or off-campus and have the option to purchase a meal plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs $1350/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates in order to keep their housing costs more affordable. Actual costs of housing and meals will vary depending on where you live and what meal plan you choose.

Transportation/Personal/Misc: Based on reasonable but modest costs in regards to transportation, clothing, recreation and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.

Loan Fees: Federal Loan borrowers have estimated loan fees added to the cost of attendance.

International Students
 
  MS Fire Protection
Registration Fees* $16,560
Additional Fees $1,659
International Fee^ $900
Health Insurance $1,372
Total Tuition and Fees $20,491
Books & Materials $1,089
Housing $12,810
Food $5,232
Transportation $1,089
Personal/Misc. $1,848
Estimated Loan Fees $0
Total Cost of Attendance $42,559

About These International Costs Estimate

*Registration Fees: Fees are based on full-time enrollment for the fall, winter and spring quarters and are subject to change.

^International Students: International students will also pay a $900 International Fee and $1368 International Health Insurance Fee.

Books & Supplies: Your costs may vary depending on the courses you are taking each quarter.

Housing & Meals: Graduate students may live on-or off-campus and have the option to purchase a meal plan. A typical one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo costs $1350/month. Many students living off-campus have roommates in order to keep their housing costs more affordable. Actual costs of housing and meals will vary depending on where you live and what meal plan you choose.

Transportation/Personal/Misc: Based on reasonable but modest costs in regards to transportation, clothing, recreation and living expenses. Your costs may vary depending on lifestyle.

Loan Fees: Federal Loan borrowers have estimated loan fees added to the cost of attendance.