Tuition and Other Fees
Courses Fees
Review tuition and fees information by selecting the appropriate semester: Fall, Spring or Summer.
Fees are calculated based on enrollment units and residency. Fees are only one part of the cost to attend the university. Review the Cost of Attendance (COA) tables to comprehend what an academic year is like financially. The COA table reflects the estimated cost to attend SJSU during the 9-month academic year (August to May).
Non-California Resident Fees
Non-resident students pay basic registration fees plus $420 per unit. For information on residency rules and regulations, visit Office of the Registrar Residency.
Graduate Professional Program Fees
Early Career MBA, MS Accountancy and MS Finance students pay the $285 per unit program-related class fees, in addition to basic registration fees and non-California resident fees (if applicable). Review frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the Graduate Business Professional Fee [pdf] or visit Lucas Graduate School of Business for more information.
Open University Courses
Fees are charged per class. To view fall and spring tuition fee information, visit Open University.
Miscellaneous Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Fee | $20 | Assessed when a past-due account is sent to collections |
| Course Fee | Varies | Additional fees or materials required pertaining to a particular course—determined by department/college offering the course |
| Returned Check Fee (first offense) |
$25 | Assessed when a check is returned from bank for the first time |
| Returned Check Fee (second offense) |
$35 | Assessed when check is returned from bank for the second time |
| ID Replacement Fee | $20 | Assessed when requesting a new Tower Card to replace a card that has been lost or stolen |
| Installment Payment Plan Fee—Fall and Spring | $35 | Assessed as a one-time (per semester) processing fee included in the first installment |
| Late Enrollment Fee | $200 | Assessed when students add classes after census, but before finals |
| Retroactive Add Fee | $200 | Assessed when students enroll in a class after the semester has ended |
