Estimate Your Costs
Overview
Understanding your college costs is an important step in planning your education. The estimated cost of attendance at Cal Poly Pomona includes tuition, mandatory fees, housing, and other expenses. Your actual costs may vary depending on your enrollment, residency status, and living situation.
*For detailed cost information by academic year, visit the Cost of Attendance page.
Estimated Expenses
Below is a breakdown of typical cost categories for one academic year:
| Category | Description | More Info |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Varies by student level and residency status. | Undergraduate, Graduate, Credential, Doctoral |
| Campus Fees | Includes services like student health, ASI, technology, and facilities. Not charged during Winter Session. | Fee Breakdown |
| Housing & Meals | Based on whether you live on-campus, off-campus, or with family. | University Housing Services |
| Books & Supplies | Average cost of required textbooks, course materials, and academic supplies. | |
| Transportation | Includes commuting or parking costs. | Parking Services, Transportation Services |
Additional Notes
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Winter Session does not include campus fees.
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These are estimates, actual costs may differ based on your personal situation.
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If you plan to receive financial aid, visit Financial Aid & Scholarships for help with your award estimate.
CSU Fee Policy
The CSU makes every effort to keep student costs to a minimum. Tuition and fees listed in published schedules or student accounts may need to be increased when public funding is inadequate. Therefore, CSU reserves the right, even after tuition or fees are initially charged or initial payments are made, to increase or modify any listed tuition or fees. All listed fees, other than mandatory systemwide tuition, are subject to change without notice, until the date when instruction for a particular semester or quarter has begun. All CSU-listed tuition and 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 tuition will be made in accordance with the requirements of the Working Families Student Fee Transparency and Accountability Act (Sections 66028 through 66028.6 of the California Education)