Freshman Admission
About the CSU System
Estimated Cost of Attendance
Registration Fees and Tuition: $6,589 – $7,880
Books & Supplies: $1,800 – $2,000
Room & Board: $11,000 –$16,954 on campus housing
Transportation: Varies
Personal Expenses: Varies
Total Expenses: $19,389 – $26,834
CSU Requirements
Important Note: Due to recent changes, check with the college/university you are applying to, to see if the SAT/ACT are still required.
Requirements
Minimum weighted GPA: 3.0 for California Residents
A-G Requirements
SAT/ACT Exams (Learn More)
Required High School Courses
Complete the required high school courses with grades of “C-” or better (prior to your high school graduation date.)
CSU Eligibility Index (EI)
The CSU system uses your Grade Point Average and SAT/ ACT scores to calculate your Eligibility Index.
You must meet the following minimum CSU Eligibility Index (EI) requirements to be considered for admission in our impaction process. This means that meeting the minim CSU eligibility requirements does not guarantee admission.
Calculating Your Eligibility Index
Grade Point Average (GPA)
We calculate your high school GPA using your 10th and 11th grade A-G courses when considering you for admission. Your official GPA for admission to CSU’s may be different than your GPA on your high school transcript.