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California State University San Marcos fees

Undergraduate tuition and fees

UndergraduateTuitionFeesRoom, Board & Living Expenses ​Total ​Estimated Cost​
All majors​ (2 Semesters)$17,106$2,008$26,695$45,809
Intensive English Program (Fall or Spring)$6,150N/A$12,752$18,902
Intensive English Program (1/2 semester Fall or Spring)​$4,500N/A$6,376$10,876
Intensive English Program (Summer)​$4,850N/A$7,970$12,820
University Access Program (1 semester)$8,950N/A$12,752$21,702

All tuition and fees are subject to change.

Students may incur costs other than those shown here such as, university fees, books and supplies, transportation, and other costs. Health insurance is mandatory for all international students. For more information on pricing, students should speak with their education consultant. As of February 2026.

Graduate tuition and fees

GraduateTuition and FeesRoom, Board & Living Expenses ​Total ​Estimated Cost​
Biotechnology MBt (21 months, includes summer)$22,839$32,033$54,872
Business Administration MBA (12 months, includes summer)$35,250$32,033$67,283
Business Analytics MS (12 months, includes summer)$35,250$32,033$67,283
Computer Science MS (24 months, summers optional)$18,064$26,695$44,759
Mathematics MS (24 months, summers optional) $18,064$26,695$44,759
Public Health MPH (16 months, includes summer) $21,582$32,033$53,615
Supply Chain Analytics MS (12 months, includes summer)$35,250$32,033$67,283
University Access Program (1 semester)$8,950$12,752$21,702

All tuition and fees are subject to change.

All graduate tuition is based on 2 semesters (18 credits) or 3 quarters (24 credits) unless otherwise stated. We expect an incremental increase every year.Students may incur costs other than those shown here such as, university fees, books and supplies, transportation, and other costs. Health insurance is mandatory for all international students. For more information on pricing, students should speak with their education consultant.

As of February 2026.

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