International Tuition and Fees
All admitted international students requiring an F-1 student visa must submit financial documents issued within the past six months to provide evidence of funding for a minimum of one academic year.
Admitted students must submit the San Diego State University Financial Statement Form and supporting financial documents. Submit your completed financial documents by email to [email protected] or by mail to:
Office of Admissions
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-7455
U.S.A.
International students with other visa categories, permanent residency, or U.S. citizenship are not required to submit financial documentation.
Important: Admission to SDSU is not related to your financial documentation. However, an I-20 will only be issued once your financial documents are approved by the SDSU Office of Admissions.
Supporting documents can be one, or a combination of, the following:
Student’s personal funds
Funds from parent, relative, or private sponsor
Government sponsor
Athletic scholarship
Graduate assistantship
Tuition and Fees: Undergraduate
Estimated minimum costs required to attend SDSU full time for the 2015–16 academic year (9 months):
| Undergraduate Tuition and Fees | |
|---|---|
| Basic Tuition & Fees | $6,976 |
| Non-Resident Tuition* | $11,160 |
| On-Campus Housing & Food** | $15,826 |
| Health Insurance*** | $1,330 |
| Books, Supplies, Transportation**** | $3,258 |
| Total | $38,550 |
*Nonresident tuition fee of $372 per unit is based on the required registration of 15 units each semester.
**All first year freshmen from outside of SDSU's local admission area are required to live on campus. Total cost and payments vary depending on the meal plan and room type.
***Based on one academic year of Ascension student health insurance.
****For undergraduates, the average annual cost of books and supplies is $1,804, transportation is $1,454.
NOTE: Tuition and registration costs are subject to change by the Trustees of the California State University without prior notice. The amounts indicated are estimates. Actual amounts may vary.
Tuition and Fees: Graduate
Estimated minimum costs required to attend SDSU full time for the 2015–16 academic year (9 months):
| Graduate Tuition and Fees | Graduate Business | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Tuition & Fees | $8,242 | $12,814 |
| Non-Resident Tuition* | $6,696 | $6,696 |
| Off-Campus Housing & Food** | $12,706 | $12,706 |
| Health Insurance*** | $1,330 | $1,330 |
| Books, Supplies, Transportation**** | $3,924 | $3,924 |
| Total | $32,898 | $37,470 |
*Nonresident tuition fee of $372 per unit is based on the required registration of 9 units each semester.
**Total cost of Off-Campus Housing & Food is an estimate. Costs will vary based on personal choices.
***Based on one academic year of Ascension student health insurance.
****For graduate students, the average annual cost of books and supplies is $1,804, transportation is $2,120.
NOTE: Tuition and registration costs are subject to change by the Trustees of the California State University without prior notice. The amounts indicated are estimates. Actual amounts may vary.
