Tuition and Other Fees

Regular Courses

Fees are calculated based on enrollment units and residency. To view fee information, see Fall, Spring or Summer as appropriate.

Additionally, Cost of Attendance (COA) is the estimated cost to attend SJSU during the 9-month academic year (August to May). Review the COA table to gain an approximate idea of what an academic year is like financially.

Non-California Resident Fees

Non-resident students pay basic registration fees plus $396 per unit. For information on residency rules and regulations, visit Office of the Registrar Residency.

Graduate Professional Program Fees

For students in the Early Career MBA, MS Accountancy and MS Finance programs, the program-related class fees are $270 per unit 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 fee information, visit Open University: How much does it cost?

Miscellaneous Fees

Fee Type	Amount	Description
Administrative Fee	$20	Assessed when payment is overdue
Course Fee	Varies	Additional fees or materials required pertaining to a particular course—determined by department/college offering course
Returned Check Fee (first offense)	$25	Assessed when check is returned from bank—first time
Returned Check Fee (second offense)	$35	Assessed when check is returned from bank—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