California State University-Stanislaus prices its education across a clear income spectrum, making it one of the more accessible options in the Azimuth coverage set. Low-income families pay approximately $3,938 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $5,947, and higher-income families pay approximately $16,810.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $19,739 |
| Tuition and Fees | $20,846 |
| Room and Board | $13,126 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,080 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$13,672 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $6,067 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $3,938 |
| $30–48k | $4,467 |
| $48–75k | $5,947 |
| $75–110k | $9,230 |
| $110k+ | $16,810 |
California State University-Stanislaus prices its education across a clear income spectrum, making it one of the more accessible options in the Azimuth coverage set. Low-income families pay approximately $3,938 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $5,947, and higher-income families pay approximately $16,810. Azimuth ranks California State University-Stanislaus #38 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. As a public institution in California's Central Valley, California State University-Stanislaus benefits from a public-tuition structure that keeps costs meaningfully below what many comparable institutions charge, particularly for students who qualify for need-based aid. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Need-based aid plays a meaningful role in shaping what families actually pay. The gap between the published cost of attendance of $19,739 and the net prices most students face reflects the reach of federal, state, and institutional grant programs — including California's Cal Grant program, which provides substantial support for qualifying residents. Students and families are encouraged to review the to understand how sticker price and actual cost can diverge significantly at public institutions like California State University-Stanislaus. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $13,540, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $12,700; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $58,952, median federal debt of $13,540 projects to a monthly payment of about $153 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of California State University-Stanislaus earn median 4-year earnings of $58,952, placing California State University-Stanislaus in the 39.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $14,500 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 92.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks California State University-Stanislaus #581 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Psychology, General reports 478 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $50,348, ranked #110 nationally in its major. Business Administration, Management and Operations reports 409 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $63,677, ranked #139 nationally in its major. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities reports 246 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $59,251, ranked #26 nationally in its major. Criminal Justice and Corrections reports 195 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $51,740, ranked #112 nationally in its major.
