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Tuition, Registration Fees and Payment

Summer 2023

Current CSUSM Degree Seeking and Certificate Students

Continuing CSUSM students will pay the following tuition and registration fees:

Tuition and Registration Fees
Units Undergraduate Credential Gradudate & Other Programs
1 $407.00 $470.00 $507.00
2 $814.00 $940.00 $1,014.00
3 $1,221.00 $1,410.00 $1,521.00
4 $1,628.00 $1,880.00 $2,028.00
5 $1,665.00 $1,932.00 $2,082.00
6 $1,665.00 $1,932.00 $2,082.00
7 $2,100.00 $2,422.00 $2,618.00
8 $2,400.00 $2,768.00 $2,992.00
9 $2,700.00 $3,114.00 $3,366.00
10 & up $2,871.00 $3,330.00 $3,588.00
  • Non-resident additional tuition: $396.00/per unit.

Mandatory University Fees

Mandatory University Fees
Fee Fee Amount
Academic Records Fee $12.00
Student Union Fee $75.00
Total $87.00

Open University, Extended Learning Degree and Certificate Students

Open university, Extended Learning degree seeking and certificate students will pay the following tuition and registration fees:

Tuition and Registration Fees
Tuition Open University, EL Degree Seeking and Certificate Students
Tuition Per Unit $350.00

Mandatory University Fees

Mandatory University Fees for Open University and EL Online Degree Students
 Fee Fee Amount
Academic Records Fee $12.00
EL Technology Fee $48.00
Total $60.00
Mandatory University Fees for EL Degree Students and Certificate Students
 Fee Fee Amount
Academic Records Fee $12.00
EL Technology Fee $48.00
Student Union Fee $75.00
Total $135.00

Contract Credit

Contract credit includes Study Abroad credit, BTSA credit and other similar courses/credit. There are no refunds for contract credit classes.

Payment Information 

  • Full and first block classes reserved prior or on May 16, 2023, your payment is DUE prior to 4:30pm on May 17, 2023.
  • Full and first block classes reserved on or after May 17, 2023 the payment is DUE WITHIN THREE (3) BUSINESS DAYS. 
  • Second block classes reserved prior or on June 27, 2023, your payment is DUE prior to 4:30pm on June 28, 2023.
  • Second block classes reserved on or after June 28, 2023 the payment is DUE WITHIN THREE (3) BUSINESS DAYS.

All payments should be made via MyCSUSM or in person at Cougar Central. If you believe that you are eligible for financial aid, please consult the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.