Estimated Annual Costs

These rates are for planning purposes. Number of course credits, type of accommodation, meal plan selection, program-specific fees and personal expenses will determine your final costs.

Enrollment Requirement
Immigration regulations require all international students to be enrolled full-time. Students who are admitted to the summer semester must enroll full-time for that semester and subsequent terms. Full-time enrollment is 12+ credits per semester for undergraduates and 9+ credits per semester for graduate students. 

Fees not included in Tuition

1. International Matriculation Fee: $100 one-time nonrefundable payment
2. International Services Fee: $30 per semester
3. Amounts are based on one academic year of full-time study (summer semester not included)
4. Does not apply to the Intensive English Language Program (IELP)
5. Fees are subject to change without prior notice.

Married Students

A married student who plans to bring his/her dependents will require an additional $3,500 for the spouse, $2,000 for 1 child or $5,058 for two or more children. These amounts should be added to the total number under the appropriate column. Additional insurance for the family of F1 students is optional, but highly recommended. F2 dependents are not permitted to work or enroll in classes.
 

Undergraduate Scholarships

Undergraduate students are encouraged to use our comprehensive scholarship page to see which scholarships may be available based on your academic college. A list of non-CSU scholarship resources is also available below for undergraduate students to utilize.

Graduate Scholarships

Graduate scholarships may be available based on your academic program. Contact your academic department for scholarship availability and eligibility criteria.

Graduate Assistantships

Assistantships are limited and highly competitive. Graduate assistants may receive compensation in the form of a tuition scholarship and/or living stipend.  

• Teaching assistants aid faculty members by assembling classroom materials, leading discussion groups, supervising laboratory sessions, evaluating student performance and carrying out other related instructional activities.
• Research assistants are assigned to staff and faculty working in a variety of areas in order to extend research experience and professional development.
• Graduate assistants (general support) may help any University department with supportive tasks, unrelated to teaching and research, for professional development and field experience.

Please check with your academic department directly for more information about applying for an assistantship. 

External Scholarship Resources

• International Student Loan
• Funding for U.S. Study (IIE)
• International Scholarships
• International Student
• Denmark-America Foundation
• American-Scandinavian Foundation
• Japanese Association of University Women
• Arab Student Aid International
• International Student Voice
• Organization of American States (OAS) Scholarships
• Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) Scholarships
• Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Scholarships