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.
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 on-campus MBA program and the MS in Accountancy program, the program-related class fees are $270 per unit in addition to basic registration fees and non-California resident fees (if applicable). For more information, please visit Graduate Business Professional Fee 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 |
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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 | $5 | 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 |
Re-Enrollment Fee | $40 | Assessed when classes are administratively dropped by the Bursar's Office for non-payment and student wishes to attend SJSU the following term |
Retroactive Add Fee | $200 | Assessed when students enroll in a class after the semester has ended |