Tuition and Fees Breakdown
Find information on tuition, fees and other costs associated with attending SFSU. You’ll find current rates, payment deadlines and helpful details to plan and manage your student account.
About tuition and fees
Understanding the cost of your education is an important step in planning for college. Whether you're an undergraduate, graduate, in-state or out-of-state student, you’ll find the information you need to estimate your expenses and make informed financial decisions.
Be sure to review payment deadlines, available installment plans and additional resources to stay on top of your student account.
Fall 2026 tuition and fees cost details
| Student Category | Unit Load | Tuition | Local Fees Subtotal | Tuition and Fees Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 6.0 Units or Less | $1,981 | $993 | $2,974.00 |
| Undergraduate | 6.1+ Units | $3,419 | $993 | $4,412.00 |
| Credential | 6.0 Units or Less | $2,302 | $993 | $3,295.00 |
| Credential | 6.1+ Units | $3,969 | $993 | $4,962.00 |
| Graduate / Master's / Post-Bacc | 6.0 Units or Less | $2,480 | $993 | $3,473.00 |
| Graduate / Master's / Post-Bacc | 6.1+ Units | $4,274 | $993 | $5,267.00 |
| Education Doctorate | 1+ Units | $7,047 | $993 | $8,040.00 |
Non-resident tuition fees
Non-residents of California and international students must pay $471 per unit.
| Non-Resident Students | |
|---|---|
| Student Category | Cost Per Unit |
| California Non-Residents | $471 |
| International Students | $471 |
Graduate facility and Professional Program Fees (Business matriculating graduate students)
Graduate students in the College of Business will be charged an additional off campus fee of $700 (for 0 to 6.0 units) or $1,200 (for 6.1 or more units) AND a Professional Program Fee of $321 per unit.
Note: Graduate students in the Master of Science in Quantitative Economics program are not subject to the additional Graduate MBA program fee.
| Unit Load | 6.0 Units or Less | 6.1+ Units |
|---|---|---|
| Off Campus Fee | $700 | $1,200 |
| Professional Program Fee | $321 Per Unit | $321 Per Unit |
The SIRF (Student Involvement and Representation Fee) can be opted out of in the Student Center (Gateway):
- Find the "Finances" section of the page
- Click through the drop-down menu and select "Account Activity" to find the date the SIRF fee was posted for the semester and when the charge was placed on the account and
- Click the "OPT OUT" toggle button to follow the click-through instructions.
If you experience any difficulty completing the opt-out process, please contact the Bursar's Office at 415-338-1281 or by email at bursar@sfsu.edu for assistance.
What do these fees cover?
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Student Body Center | $82 |
| Recreation and Wellness Center | $187 |
| Student Body Association | $54 |
| Student Health Service | $317 |
| IRA - General | $50 |
| IRA - Athletics and Recreational Sports | $125 |
| Health Facilities | $44 |
| Campus Service Card | $2 |
| Gator Pass | $130 |
| Total Mandatory Local Fees | $991 |
| Optional SIRF | $2 |
| Total Fees | $993 |
Campus-based, mandatory fees cover specific, campus-based fixed costs and ongoing expenses of maintaining and operating student programs, services and facilities.
All students pay tuition and campus mandatory fees whether they study full-time, part-time, online or from abroad, even if they do not expect to ever use the programs or facilities supported by the fee.
Tuition and campus mandatory fees generally cover fixed and ongoing expenses that the University continues to incurs to maintain instruction and operate student programs and facilities, many of which are available to students virtually.
Special circumstances
Students admitted two weeks before, on or after the first day of the semester, are waived of the Late Registration Fees charged on the first day of the semester through Census day.
Payments received after the 4th week of the semester will be assessed a non-refundable administrative fee of $20.
If you are found to be ineligible for financial aid after you have enrolled in classes or if your financial aid is not sufficient to pay your tuition and fees in full, you are responsible for paying the fees or unpaid balance on or before the 4th week of the semester.
- Find published due dates and deadlines and click on the relevant term to view its calendar schedule.
After the 4th week of the semester a non-refundable administrative fee of $20 will be assessed for all unpaid tuition and fees.
If you register for classes and decide not to attend SF State:
You must drop all classes by the published refund deadline online through your Student Center or in person at the Registrar's Office.
For a full listing of important dates, by semester, visit dates and deadlines.
The Financial Aid Office will not authorize disbursement until you are officially enrolled in at least the minimum number of units required for the types and amounts of Financial Aid you have been awarded.
There will be no exceptions to this requirement, for more information, visit the Financial Aid website.
If a government agency (U.S. or foreign) or private company is going to pay your tuition and fees, submit a letter from the subsidizing organization to the Bursar's Office on or before the start of each semester.
Submitting the letter by the start of the semester ensures that your account is properly coded before the fee payment deadline and helps you avoid being assessed a $20 late payment fee.
The letter must include:
- Your Name
- Student I.D.
- Semester Covered
- Subsidy Amount
- Point of Contact at the Organization
Find a full listing of important dates and deadlines by semester.
If the subsidy does not cover full tuition and fees, the balance must be received by the fourth week of the semester.
After the 4th week of the semester a non-refundable administrative fee of $20 will be assessed for all unpaid tuition and fees.
If you are also receiving financial aid, the subsidy letter must be received prior to your financial aid disbursement to prevent the subsidized amount from being deducted from your award.
Payment deadlines and penalties as stated above apply to subsidized and Special Circumstances students.
Should the agency fail to pay any unpaid fees by the end of the semester, fees will be posted back to the students account and it becomes the student's responsibility to pay the obligations.
Newly admitted and continuing veterans, reservists, and military dependents who are eligible for Veterans educational benefits should contact the Veteran's Certification Office at the One Stop Student Services building, prior to registering.
California veterans fee waiver:
All eligible military dependents must submit their Letter of Authorization certifying eligibility to receive a fee waiver under the State of California's Military and Veteran’s Code 890-980 and/or the California Education Code, Section 32320, to the Veteran's Office every semester before the fee payment deadline.
Students must pay the local fees by the fee payment deadline. Find important dates and deadlines by selecting the current semester to see all payment deadlines.
Veterans Tuition Assistance (TA)
View the veteran tuition and fees for a fee breakdown per unit.
Note: You will be responsible for the campus based fees.