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Administered by Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½’s College of Professional and Global Education, Open University allows members of the community to access Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½’s quality university teaching without formally enrolling in the university as part of a degree granting program. Individuals who benefit from taking classes through open university include:  

• Community members who are interested in taking courses in diverse subjects to pursue personal areas of interest or expand their professional skills  
• Students who have left the university with a need to increase their GPA in order to be considered for reinstatement  
• Students planning to enter a post-baccalaureate or graduate program who need to fulfill prerequisite courses or improve their GPA 

Financial Aid is not available to Open University students.   

Students taking classes through Open University must either pay the full amount they owe online through BroncoDirect or enroll into a payment plan in order to be enrolled in their classes.  Visit Open University for information on available payment options. 

Students pursuing the Accelerated Master of Science in Accountancy degree through the College of Professional and Global Education may be eligible for the following types of financial aid: 

You may apply for financial aid by filing the .  You must complete a new or renewal aid application for each academic year you wish to be funded. When completing your aid application, include Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ as a college you want your information sent to. Our School Code is 001144. 

If you are eligible for private education loans only, you do not need to file a FAFSA. These loans are borrowed directly from a lending institution. 

Financial Aid Cost of Attendance

The Cost of Attendance is broadly defined as the average cost to attend a college for one academic year – the fall and spring semesters.  The Cost of Attendance budget helps you and the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships determine approximately how much money you need to attend your program, and how much financial aid you need to meet that goal.  

Tuition and fees are paid directly to Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ and CPGE but are only a part of your total education costs. You also have to budget for living expenses (housing and food), books, and transportation. Below are the estimated costs for these items – which, when combined – are your total estimated cost of attendance for one year (Fall & Spring Semesters).   

The figures below for tuition & fees are based on average enrollment of 10 units per semester (20 units per academic year) for Accelerated MS Accountancy students, which is the average number of units MS Accountancy students enroll in each semester.  

2026 – 2027 Accelerated Master of Science in Accountancy Cost of Attendance (as of 2/09/2026)

The figures used for all categories (except Tuition & Fees and On Campus Room & Board) represent the average expenses reported by Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ students in the 2021 Student Expenses and Resources Survey (SEARS), conducted by the California Student Aid Commission.  1,500 students from Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ were contacted regarding the survey – and the response rate was 32.47%. 

The CSU makes every effort to keep student costs to a minimum. Fees listed in published schedules or student accounts may need to be increased when public funding is inadequate. Therefore, CSU must reserve the right, even after fees are initially charged or initial fee payments are made, to increase or modify any listed fees. All listed fees, other than mandatory systemwide fees, are subject to change without notice, until the date when instruction for a particular semester or quarter has begun. All CSU listed fees should be regarded as estimates that are subject to change upon approval by the Board of Trustees, the Chancellor, or the Presidents, as appropriate. Changes in mandatory systemwide fees will be made in accordance with the requirements of the Working Families Student Fee Transparency and Accountability Act (Sections 66028 - 66028.6 of the Education Code). 

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Additional Information on the Financial Aid Process

Information on How to ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½, Aid Notifications, Getting your Aid, and Keeping your Aid is available under the Graduate Student section of this website.  

Students pursuing the Master of Science in Business Analytics degree through the College of Professional and Global Education may be eligible for the following types of financial aid:

You may apply for financial aid by filing the .   You must complete a new or renewal aid application for each academic year you wish to be funded. When completing your aid application, include Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ as a college you want your information sent to. Our School Code is 001144. 

If you are eligible for private education loans only, you do not need to file a FAFSA. These loans are borrowed directly from a lending institution. 

Financial Aid Cost of Attendance

The Cost of Attendance is broadly defined as the average cost to attend a college for one academic year – the fall and spring semesters.  The Cost of Attendance budget helps you and the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships determine approximately how much money you need to attend your program, and how much financial aid you are eligible for to help meet that goal.  

Tuition and fees are paid directly to Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ and CPGE but are only a part of your total education costs. You also have to budget for living expenses (housing and food), books, and transportation. Below are the estimated costs for these items – which, when combined – are your total estimated cost of attendance for one year (Fall & Spring Semesters).   

Please note that the figures below are for the 24-month version of the program.   The figures below for tuition & fees are based on average enrollment of 6 units per semester for MS Business Analytics students, which is the average number of units MS Business Analytics students enroll in each semester.

2026 – 2027 Master of Science in Business Analytics Cost of Attendance (24-month program) - as of 02/09/2026

The figures used for all categories (except Tuition & Fees and On Campus Room & Board) represent the average expenses reported by Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ students in the 2021 Student Expenses and Resources Survey (SEARS), conducted by the California Student Aid Commission.  1,500 students from Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ were contacted regarding the survey – and the response rate was 32.47%. 

The CSU makes every effort to keep student costs to a minimum. Fees listed in published schedules or student accounts may need to be increased when public funding is inadequate. Therefore, CSU must reserve the right, even after fees are initially charged or initial fee payments are made, to increase or modify any listed fees. All listed fees, other than mandatory systemwide fees, are subject to change without notice, until the date when instruction for a particular semester or quarter has begun. All CSU listed fees should be regarded as estimates that are subject to change upon approval by the Board of Trustees, the Chancellor, or the Presidents, as appropriate. Changes in mandatory systemwide fees will be made in accordance with the requirements of the Working Families Student Fee Transparency and Accountability Act (Sections 66028 - 66028.6 of the Education Code). 

Additional Information on the Financial Aid Process

Information on How to ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½, Aid Notifications, Getting your Aid, and Keeping your Aid is available under the Graduate Student section of this website.  

Students pursuing the Master of Science in International Apparel Management through the College of Professional and Global Education may be eligible for the following types of financial aid: 

You may apply for financial aid by filing the .  You must complete a new or renewal aid application for each academic year you wish to be funded. When completing your aid application, include Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ as a college you want your information sent to. Our School Code is 001144. 

If you are eligible for private education loans only, you do not need to file a FAFSA. These loans are borrowed directly from a lending institution. 

Financial Aid Cost of Attendance

The Cost of Attendance is broadly defined as the average cost to attend a college for one academic year – the fall and spring semesters.  The Cost of Attendance budget helps you and the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships determine approximately how much money you need to attend your program, and how much financial aid you are eligible for to meet that goal.  

Tuition and fees are paid directly to Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ and CPGE but are only a part of your total education costs. You also have to budget for living expenses (housing and food), books, and transportation. Below are the estimated costs for these items – which, when combined – are your total estimated cost of attendance for one year (Fall & Spring Semesters).

The figures below for tuition & fees are based on average enrollment of 6 units per semester for MS International Apparel Management students, which is the average number of units MS International Apparel Management students enroll in each semester.

2026 – 2027 Master of Science in International Apparel Management - as of 2/9/2026.

The figures used for all categories (except Tuition & Fees and On Campus Room & Board) represent the average expenses reported by Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ students in the 2021 Student Expenses and Resources Survey (SEARS), conducted by the California Student Aid Commission.  1,500 students from Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ were contacted regarding the survey – and the response rate was 32.47%. 

The CSU makes every effort to keep student costs to a minimum. Fees listed in published schedules or student accounts may need to be increased when public funding is inadequate. Therefore, CSU must reserve the right, even after fees are initially charged or initial fee payments are made, to increase or modify any listed fees. All listed fees, other than mandatory systemwide fees, are subject to change without notice, until the date when instruction for a particular semester or quarter has begun. All CSU listed fees should be regarded as estimates that are subject to change upon approval by the Board of Trustees, the Chancellor, or the Presidents, as appropriate. Changes in mandatory systemwide fees will be made in accordance with the requirements of the Working Families Student Fee Transparency and Accountability Act (Sections 66028 - 66028.6 of the Education Code). 

Additional Information on the Financial Aid Process

Information on How to ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½, Aid Notifications, Getting your Aid, and Keeping your Aid is available under the Graduate Student section of this website.

Students pursuing the Master of Science in Hospitality Management degree through the College of Professional and Global Education may be eligible for the following types of financial aid: 

You may apply for financial aid by filing the .   You must complete a new or renewal aid application for each academic year you wish to be funded. When completing your aid application, include Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ as a college you want your information sent to. Our School Code is 001144. 

If you are eligible for private education loans only, you do not need to file a FAFSA. These loans are borrowed directly from a lending institution. 

Financial Aid Cost of Attendance

The Cost of Attendance is broadly defined as the average cost to attend a college for one academic year – the fall and spring semesters.  The Cost of Attendance budget helps you and the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships determine approximately how much money you need to attend your program, and how much financial aid you are eligible for to meet that goal.  

Tuition and fees are paid directly to Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ and CPGE but are only a part of your total education costs. You also have to budget for living expenses (housing and food), books, and transportation. Below are the estimated costs for these items – which, when combined – are your total estimated cost of attendance for one year (Fall & Spring Semesters).

The figures below for tuition & fees are based on average enrollment of 6 units per semester for MS Hospitality Management, which is the average number of units MS Hospitality Management students enroll in each semester.

2026 – 2027 Master of Science in Hospitality Management - as of 2/09/2026.

The figures used for all categories (except Tuition & Fees and On Campus Room & Board) represent the average expenses reported by Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ students in the 2021 Student Expenses and Resources Survey (SEARS), conducted by the California Student Aid Commission.  1,500 students from Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ were contacted regarding the survey – and the response rate was 32.47%. 

The CSU makes every effort to keep student costs to a minimum. Fees listed in published schedules or student accounts may need to be increased when public funding is inadequate. Therefore, CSU must reserve the right, even after fees are initially charged or initial fee payments are made, to increase or modify any listed fees. All listed fees, other than mandatory systemwide fees, are subject to change without notice, until the date when instruction for a particular semester or quarter has begun. All CSU listed fees should be regarded as estimates that are subject to change upon approval by the Board of Trustees, the Chancellor, or the Presidents, as appropriate. Changes in mandatory systemwide fees will be made in accordance with the requirements of the Working Families Student Fee Transparency and Accountability Act (Sections 66028 - 66028.6 of the Education Code). 

Additional Information on the Financial Aid Process

Information on How to ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½, Aid Notifications, Getting your Aid, and Keeping your Aid is available under the Graduate Student section of this website.  

Students pursuing the Master of Science in Systems Engineering degree through the College of Professional and Global Education may be eligible for the following types of financial aid: 

You may apply for financial aid by filing the .  You must complete a new or renewal aid application for each academic year you wish to be funded. When completing your aid application, include Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ as a college you want your information sent to. Our School Code is 001144. 

If you are eligible for private education loans only, you do not need to file a FAFSA. These loans are borrowed directly from a lending institution. 

Financial Aid Cost of Attendance

The Cost of Attendance is broadly defined as the average cost to attend a college for one academic year – the fall and spring semesters.  The Cost of Attendance budget helps you and the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships determine approximately how much money you need to attend your program, and how much financial aid you are eligible for to meet that goal.  

Tuition and fees are paid directly to Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ and CPGE but are only a part of your total education costs. You also have to budget for living expenses (housing and food), books, and transportation. Below are the estimated costs for these items – which, when combined – are your total estimated cost of attendance for one year (Fall & Spring Semesters).

The figures below for tuition & fees are based on average enrollment of 6 units per semester (12 units per academic year) for MS System Engineering students, which is the average number of units MS System Engineering students enroll in each semester.

2026 – 2027 Master of Science in System Engineering - as of 2/09/2026

The figures used for all categories (except Tuition & Fees and On Campus Room & Board) represent the average expenses reported by Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ students in the 2021 Student Expenses and Resources Survey (SEARS), conducted by the California Student Aid Commission.  1,500 students from Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ were contacted regarding the survey – and the response rate was 32.47%. 

The CSU makes every effort to keep student costs to a minimum. Fees listed in published schedules or student accounts may need to be increased when public funding is inadequate. Therefore, CSU must reserve the right, even after fees are initially charged or initial fee payments are made, to increase or modify any listed fees. All listed fees, other than mandatory systemwide fees, are subject to change without notice, until the date when instruction for a particular semester or quarter has begun. All CSU listed fees should be regarded as estimates that are subject to change upon approval by the Board of Trustees, the Chancellor, or the Presidents, as appropriate. Changes in mandatory systemwide fees will be made in accordance with the requirements of the Working Families Student Fee Transparency and Accountability Act (Sections 66028 - 66028.6 of the Education Code). 

Additional Information on the Financial Aid Process

Information on How to ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½, Aid Notifications, Getting your Aid, and Keeping your Aid is available under the Graduate Student section of this website.

Students pursuing the Master of Science in Human Resources Leadership degree through the College of Professional and Global Education may be eligible for the following types of financial aid: 

You may apply for financial aid by filing the .  You must complete a new or renewal aid application for each academic year you wish to be funded. When completing your aid application, include Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ as a college you want your information sent to. Our School Code is 001144. 

If you are eligible for private education loans only, you do not need to file a FAFSA. These loans are borrowed directly from a lending institution. 

Financial Aid Cost of Attendance

The Cost of Attendance is broadly defined as the average cost to attend a college for one academic year – the fall and spring semesters.  The Cost of Attendance budget helps you and the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships determine approximately how much money you need to attend your program, and how much financial aid you are eligible for to meet that goal.  

Tuition and fees are paid directly to Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ and CPGE but are only a part of your total education costs. You also have to budget for living expenses (housing and food), books, and transportation. Below are the estimated costs for these items – which, when combined – are your total estimated cost of attendance for one year (Fall & Spring Semesters).

The figures below for tuition & fees are based on average enrollment of 6 units per semester (12 units per academic year) for MS Human Resources Leadership students, which is the average number of units students enroll in each semester.

2026 – 2027 Master of Science in Human Resources Leadership Cost of Attendance - as of 2/09/2026.

The figures used for all categories (except Tuition & Fees and On Campus Room & Board) represent the average expenses reported by Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ students in the 2021 Student Expenses and Resources Survey (SEARS), conducted by the California Student Aid Commission.  1,500 students from Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ were contacted regarding the survey – and the response rate was 32.47%. 

The CSU makes every effort to keep student costs to a minimum. Fees listed in published schedules or student accounts may need to be increased when public funding is inadequate. Therefore, CSU must reserve the right, even after fees are initially charged or initial fee payments are made, to increase or modify any listed fees. All listed fees, other than mandatory systemwide fees, are subject to change without notice, until the date when instruction for a particular semester or quarter has begun. All CSU listed fees should be regarded as estimates that are subject to change upon approval by the Board of Trustees, the Chancellor, or the Presidents, as appropriate. Changes in mandatory systemwide fees will be made in accordance with the requirements of the Working Families Student Fee Transparency and Accountability Act (Sections 66028 - 66028.6 of the Education Code). 

Additional Information on the Financial Aid Process

Information on How to ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½, Aid Notifications, Getting your Aid, and Keeping your Aid is available under the Graduate Student section of this website.  

Students pursuing the Master of Interior Architecture through the College of Professional and Global Education may be eligible for the following types of financial aid:

You may apply for financial aid by filing the .  You must complete a new or renewal aid application for each academic year you wish to be funded. When completing your aid application, include Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ as a college you want your information sent to. Our School Code is 001144.

You do not need to file a FAFSA to be considered for a Private Education Loan. These loans are borrowed directly from a lending institution.  Refer to our Loan Information page for more information about Private Loans and the process to apply at Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½.

Financial Aid Cost of Attendance

The Cost of Attendance is broadly defined as the average cost to attend a college for one academic year – the fall and spring semesters.  The Cost of Attendance budget helps you and the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships determine approximately how much money you need to attend your program, and how much financial aid you are eligible for to meet that goal.  

Tuition is paid directly to Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ and CPGE but are only a part of your total education costs. You also have to budget for living expenses (housing and food), books, and transportation. Below are the estimated costs for these items – which, when combined – are your total estimated cost of attendance for one year (Fall & Spring Semesters).  

2026 – 2027 Master of Interior Architecture - as of 2/09/2026

The figures used for all categories (except Tuition & Fees and On Campus Room & Board) represent the average expenses reported by Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ students in the 2021 Student Expenses and Resources Survey (SEARS), conducted by the California Student Aid Commission.  1,500 students from Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ were contacted regarding the survey – and the response rate was 32.47%. 

The CSU makes every effort to keep student costs to a minimum. Fees listed in published schedules or student accounts may need to be increased when public funding is inadequate. Therefore, CSU must reserve the right, even after fees are initially charged or initial fee payments are made, to increase or modify any listed fees. All listed fees, other than mandatory systemwide fees, are subject to change without notice, until the date when instruction for a particular semester or quarter has begun. All CSU listed fees should be regarded as estimates that are subject to change upon approval by the Board of Trustees, the Chancellor, or the Presidents, as appropriate. Changes in mandatory systemwide fees will be made in accordance with the requirements of the Working Families Student Fee Transparency and Accountability Act (Sections 66028 - 66028.6 of the Education Code). 

Additional Information on the Financial Aid Process

Information on Getting your Aid, and Keeping your Aid is available under the Graduate Student section of this website.  

Students pursuing the online Master of Science in Dietetics degree through the College of Professional and Global Education may be eligible for the following types of financial aid: 

You may apply for financial aid by filing the .  You must complete a new or renewal aid application for each academic year you wish to be funded. When completing your aid application, include Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ as a college you want your information sent to. Our School Code is 001144. 

If you are eligible for private education loans only, you do not need to file a FAFSA. These loans are borrowed directly from a lending institution. 

Financial Aid Cost of Attendance

The Cost of Attendance is broadly defined as the average cost to attend a college for one academic year – the fall and spring semesters.  The Cost of Attendance budget helps you and the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships determine approximately how much money you need to attend your program, and how much financial aid you are eligible for to meet that goal.  

Tuition is paid directly to Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ and CPGE but are only a part of your total education costs. You also have to budget for living expenses (housing and food), books, and transportation. Below are the estimated costs for these items – which, when combined – are your total estimated cost of attendance for one year (Fall & Spring Semesters).

The figures below for tuition is based on average enrollment of 9 units per semester of coursework for MS Dietetics students, which is the average number of units MS Dietetics students enroll in each semester.

2026 – 2027 Master of Science in Dietetics - as of 2/09/2026.

The figures used for all categories (except Tuition & Fees and On Campus Room & Board) represent the average expenses reported by Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ students in the 2021 Student Expenses and Resources Survey (SEARS), conducted by the California Student Aid Commission.  1,500 students from Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ were contacted regarding the survey – and the response rate was 32.47%. 

The CSU makes every effort to keep student costs to a minimum. Fees listed in published schedules or student accounts may need to be increased when public funding is inadequate. Therefore, CSU must reserve the right, even after fees are initially charged or initial fee payments are made, to increase or modify any listed fees. All listed fees, other than mandatory systemwide fees, are subject to change without notice, until the date when instruction for a particular semester or quarter has begun. All CSU listed fees should be regarded as estimates that are subject to change upon approval by the Board of Trustees, the Chancellor, or the Presidents, as appropriate. Changes in mandatory systemwide fees will be made in accordance with the requirements of the Working Families Student Fee Transparency and Accountability Act (Sections 66028 - 66028.6 of the Education Code). 

Additional Information on the Financial Aid Process

Information on How to ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½, Aid Notifications, Getting your Aid, and Keeping your Aid is available under the Graduate Student section of this website.

Students pursuing the Master of Science in Digital Supply Chain Management degree through the College of Professional and Global Education may be eligible for the following types of financial aid: 

You may apply for financial aid by filing the .  You must complete a new or renewal aid application for each academic year you wish to be funded. When completing your aid application, include Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ as a college you want your information sent to. Our School Code is 001144. 

If you are eligible for private education loans only, you do not need to file a FAFSA. These loans are borrowed directly from a lending institution. 

Financial Aid Cost of Attendance

The Cost of Attendance is broadly defined as the average cost to attend a college for one academic year – the fall and spring semesters.  The Cost of Attendance budget helps you and the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships determine approximately how much money you need to attend your program, and how much financial aid you are eligible for to meet that goal.  

Tuition and fees are paid directly to Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ and CPGE but are only a part of your total education costs. You also have to budget for living expenses (housing and food), books, and transportation. Below are the estimated costs for these items – which, when combined – are your total estimated cost of attendance for one year (Fall & Spring Semesters).

The figures below for tuition & fees are based on average enrollment of 8 units per semester (16 units per academic year) for MS Digital Supply Chain Management students, which is the average number of units MS Digital Supply Chain Management students enroll in each semester.

2026 – 2027 Master of Science in Digital Supply Chain Management Cost of Attendance - as of 2/09/2026.

The figures used for all categories (except Tuition & Fees and On Campus Room & Board) represent the average expenses reported by Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ students in the 2021 Student Expenses and Resources Survey (SEARS), conducted by the California Student Aid Commission.  1,500 students from Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ were contacted regarding the survey – and the response rate was 32.47%. 

The CSU makes every effort to keep student costs to a minimum. Fees listed in published schedules or student accounts may need to be increased when public funding is inadequate. Therefore, CSU must reserve the right, even after fees are initially charged or initial fee payments are made, to increase or modify any listed fees. All listed fees, other than mandatory systemwide fees, are subject to change without notice, until the date when instruction for a particular semester or quarter has begun. All CSU listed fees should be regarded as estimates that are subject to change upon approval by the Board of Trustees, the Chancellor, or the Presidents, as appropriate. Changes in mandatory systemwide fees will be made in accordance with the requirements of the Working Families Student Fee Transparency and Accountability Act (Sections 66028 - 66028.6 of the Education Code). 

Additional Information on the Financial Aid Process

Information on How to ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½, Aid Notifications, Getting your Aid, and Keeping your Aid is available under the Graduate Student section of this website.  

Students pursuing the Master of Science in Digital Marketing degree through the College of Professional and Global Education may be eligible for the following types of financial aid: 

You may apply for financial aid by filing the .  You must complete a new or renewal aid application for each academic year you wish to be funded. When completing your aid application, include Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ as a college you want your information sent to. Our School Code is 001144. 

If you are eligible for private education loans only, you do not need to file a FAFSA. These loans are borrowed directly from a lending institution. 

Financial Aid Cost of Attendance

The Cost of Attendance is broadly defined as the average cost to attend a college for one academic year – the fall and spring semesters.  The Cost of Attendance budget helps you and the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships determine approximately how much money you need to attend your program, and how much financial aid you are eligible for to meet that goal.  

Tuition and fees are paid directly to Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ and CPGE but are only a part of your total education costs. You also have to budget for living expenses (housing and food), books, and transportation. Below are the estimated costs for these items – which, when combined – are your total estimated cost of attendance for one year (Fall & Spring Semesters).

The figures below for tuition & fees are based on average enrollment of 6 units per semester for MS Digital Marketing students.

2026 – 2027 Master of Science in Digital Marketing Cost of Attendance - as of 2/09/2026.

The figures used for all categories (except Tuition & Fees and On Campus Room & Board) represent the average expenses reported by Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ students in the 2021 Student Expenses and Resources Survey (SEARS), conducted by the California Student Aid Commission.  1,500 students from Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ were contacted regarding the survey – and the response rate was 32.47%. 

The CSU makes every effort to keep student costs to a minimum. Fees listed in published schedules or student accounts may need to be increased when public funding is inadequate. Therefore, CSU must reserve the right, even after fees are initially charged or initial fee payments are made, to increase or modify any listed fees. All listed fees, other than mandatory systemwide fees, are subject to change without notice, until the date when instruction for a particular semester or quarter has begun. All CSU listed fees should be regarded as estimates that are subject to change upon approval by the Board of Trustees, the Chancellor, or the Presidents, as appropriate. Changes in mandatory systemwide fees will be made in accordance with the requirements of the Working Families Student Fee Transparency and Accountability Act (Sections 66028 - 66028.6 of the Education Code). 

Additional Information on the Financial Aid Process

Information on How to ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½, Aid Notifications, Getting your Aid, and Keeping your Aid is available under the Graduate Student section of this website.  

Students pursuing the Master of Science in Information Security degree through the College of Professional and Global Education may be eligible for the following types of financial aid: 

You may apply for financial aid by filing the .  You must complete a new or renewal aid application for each academic year you wish to be funded. When completing your aid application, include Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ as a college you want your information sent to. Our School Code is 001144. 

If you are eligible for private education loans only, you do not need to file a FAFSA. These loans are borrowed directly from a lending institution. 

Financial Aid Cost of Attendance

The Cost of Attendance is broadly defined as the average cost to attend a college for one academic year – the fall and spring semesters.  The Cost of Attendance budget helps you and the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships determine approximately how much money you need to attend your program, and how much financial aid you are eligible for to meet that goal.  

Tuition and fees are paid directly to Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ and CPGE but are only a part of your total education costs. You also have to budget for living expenses (housing and food), books, and transportation. Below are the estimated costs for these items – which, when combined – are your total estimated cost of attendance for one year (Fall & Spring Semesters).

The figures below for tuition & fees are based on average enrollment of 6 units per semester for MS Information Security students.

2026 – 2027 Master of Science in Information Security Cost of Attendance - as of 2/09/2026.

The figures used for all categories (except Tuition & Fees and On Campus Room & Board) represent the average expenses reported by Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ students in the 2021 Student Expenses and Resources Survey (SEARS), conducted by the California Student Aid Commission.  1,500 students from Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ were contacted regarding the survey – and the response rate was 32.47%. 

The CSU makes every effort to keep student costs to a minimum. Fees listed in published schedules or student accounts may need to be increased when public funding is inadequate. Therefore, CSU must reserve the right, even after fees are initially charged or initial fee payments are made, to increase or modify any listed fees. All listed fees, other than mandatory systemwide fees, are subject to change without notice, until the date when instruction for a particular semester or quarter has begun. All CSU listed fees should be regarded as estimates that are subject to change upon approval by the Board of Trustees, the Chancellor, or the Presidents, as appropriate. Changes in mandatory systemwide fees will be made in accordance with the requirements of the Working Families Student Fee Transparency and Accountability Act (Sections 66028 - 66028.6 of the Education Code). 

Additional Information on the Financial Aid Process

Information on How to ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½, Aid Notifications, Getting your Aid, and Keeping your Aid is available under the Graduate Student section of this website.  

Students pursuing the Master of Science in Financial Analytics degree through the College of Professional and Global Education may be eligible for the following types of financial aid: 

You may apply for financial aid by filing the .  You must complete a new or renewal aid application for each academic year you wish to be funded. When completing your aid application, include Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ as a college you want your information sent to. Our School Code is 001144. 

If you are eligible for private education loans only, you do not need to file a FAFSA. These loans are borrowed directly from a lending institution. 

Financial Aid Cost of Attendance

The Cost of Attendance is broadly defined as the average cost to attend a college for one academic year – the fall and spring semesters.  The Cost of Attendance budget helps you and the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships determine approximately how much money you need to attend your program, and how much financial aid you are eligible for to meet that goal.  

Tuition and fees are paid directly to Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ and CPGE but are only a part of your total education costs. You also have to budget for living expenses (housing and food), books, and transportation. Below are the estimated costs for these items – which, when combined – are your total estimated cost of attendance for one year (Fall & Spring Semesters).

The figures below for tuition & fees are based on average enrollment of 6 units per semester for MS Financial Analytics students.

2026 – 2027 Master of Science in Financial Analytics Cost of Attendance - as of 2/09/2026.

The figures used for all categories (except Tuition & Fees and On Campus Room & Board) represent the average expenses reported by Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ students in the 2021 Student Expenses and Resources Survey (SEARS), conducted by the California Student Aid Commission.  1,500 students from Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ were contacted regarding the survey – and the response rate was 32.47%. 

The CSU makes every effort to keep student costs to a minimum. Fees listed in published schedules or student accounts may need to be increased when public funding is inadequate. Therefore, CSU must reserve the right, even after fees are initially charged or initial fee payments are made, to increase or modify any listed fees. All listed fees, other than mandatory systemwide fees, are subject to change without notice, until the date when instruction for a particular semester or quarter has begun. All CSU listed fees should be regarded as estimates that are subject to change upon approval by the Board of Trustees, the Chancellor, or the Presidents, as appropriate. Changes in mandatory systemwide fees will be made in accordance with the requirements of the Working Families Student Fee Transparency and Accountability Act (Sections 66028 - 66028.6 of the Education Code). 

Additional Information on the Financial Aid Process

Information on How to ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½, Aid Notifications, Getting your Aid, and Keeping your Aid is available under the Graduate Student section of this website.  

Students pursuing the online Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree through the College of Professional and Global Education may be eligible for the following types of financial aid: 

You may apply for financial aid by filing the .  You must complete a new or renewal aid application for each academic year you wish to be funded. When completing your aid application, include Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ as a college you want your information sent to. Our School Code is 001144. 

If you are eligible for private education loans only, you do not need to file a FAFSA. These loans are borrowed directly from a lending institution. 

Financial Aid Cost of Attendance

The Cost of Attendance is broadly defined as the average cost to attend a college for one academic year – the fall and spring semesters.  The Cost of Attendance budget helps you and the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships determine approximately how much money you need to attend your program, and how much financial aid you are eligible for to meet that goal.  

Tuition is paid directly to Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ and CPGE but are only a part of your total education costs. You also have to budget for living expenses (housing and food), books, and transportation. Below are the estimated costs for these items – which, when combined – are your total estimated cost of attendance for one year (Fall & Spring Semesters).

The figures below for tuition is based on average enrollment of 6 units per semester of coursework for Master of Public Administration students.

2026 – 2027 Online Master of Public Administration Cost of Attendance - as of 2/09/2026.

The figures used for all categories (except Tuition & Fees and On Campus Room & Board) represent the average expenses reported by Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ students in the 2021 Student Expenses and Resources Survey (SEARS), conducted by the California Student Aid Commission.  1,500 students from Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ were contacted regarding the survey – and the response rate was 32.47%. 

The CSU makes every effort to keep student costs to a minimum. Fees listed in published schedules or student accounts may need to be increased when public funding is inadequate. Therefore, CSU must reserve the right, even after fees are initially charged or initial fee payments are made, to increase or modify any listed fees. All listed fees, other than mandatory systemwide fees, are subject to change without notice, until the date when instruction for a particular semester or quarter has begun. All CSU listed fees should be regarded as estimates that are subject to change upon approval by the Board of Trustees, the Chancellor, or the Presidents, as appropriate. Changes in mandatory systemwide fees will be made in accordance with the requirements of the Working Families Student Fee Transparency and Accountability Act (Sections 66028 - 66028.6 of the Education Code). 

Additional Information on the Financial Aid Process

Information on How to ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½, Aid Notifications, Getting your Aid, and Keeping your Aid is available under the Graduate Student section of this website.

At this time, Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ does not offer designated parent or family housing. Because of this, the standard Cost of Attendance (COA) budgets for parenting students are the same as the budgets listed above. However, we understand that students with dependent children may have additional expenses and we're her to help.

If you're a student who has a dependent child under the age of 18, you may be eligible to request an increase to your Cost of Attendance (COA) to help cover childcare expenses while you attend Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½.

How it Works

Your childcare allowance will be based on:

• The estimated costs you provide, or
• Average childcare rates in the local community (based on the number and ages of your dependents)

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify:

• Your dependent child(ren) must live in your household
• Childcare must be necessary so you can participate in your educational activities, such as:
  • Attending classes
  • Studying
  • Completing fieldwork or research
  • Participating in internships
  • Commuting to and from campus

We understand that balancing school and parenting is a big responsibility, and we want to help make it possible for you to succeed.

Next Steps

Please contact our office directly for more information about how to request a childcare allowance and what documentation may be needed. Our team is happy to guide you through the process.

Additional Support for Parenting Students

Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ offers several resources designed to support student parents:

• Student Parent Resources: /studentparents
• Broncos Care Center: /broncoscarecenter
• ASI Children's Center (Child Care Services):

You belong here - and we are committed to helping you and your family thrive.

A standardized set of budgets is used as the basis for determining the cost of attendance at Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½. The figures used for all categories (except Tuition & Fees and On Campus Room & Board) represent the average expenses reported by Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ students in the 2021 (SEARS), conducted by the California Student Aid Commission.  1,500 students from Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ were contacted regarding the survey – and the response rate was 32.47%. 

Amounts are updated annually based on inflation and the Consumer Price Index for non-surveyed years.

No distinction is made with respect to the mode of instruction in determining costs – students enrolled in online courses or a fully online program have the same elements included in their cost of attendance budget.

• Tuition & Mandatory Fees: Cost paid to Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ for courses, includes mandatory campus fees (where charged).  This figure is based off the average number of units students enrolled in each of the corresponding CPGE degree program enrolls in per semester.  
  
  
• Living Expenses (Food and Housing): The average cost per academic year to live in the ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ / LA County area while attending Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½. Actual costs may vary by individual choices related to location and circumstances (on-campus, off-campus, living at home)
  
  
  • Commuter Food and Housing reflects the lower costs of living at home. 
  • On-Campus Food and Housing (Residence Halls) is based on the actual costs for a “Double Room” and the unlimited meal plan option, which provides for 21 meals per week. 
  • Off-Campus Food and Housing is based on the average amount reported by Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ students on the 2021 SEARS survey.  These figures assume a roommate.
    • Food =  $874 per month
    • Housing = $1,396 per month
      
      
• Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment: The average amount students spend on books and educational supplies.
  
  
• Transportation:   The average transportation cost between campus, residences, and place of work (includes bus fare, gasoline, tolls, parking, etc.).  Amount does not include car payments, insurance, repairs or license fees.
  
  
• Personal Expenses:   The average amount for personal expenses which includes clothing, personal care, cell phone plan, and health care costs not covered by insurance.
  
  
• Federal Direct Loan Fees:   For students who borrow a Direct Loan, the average cost of the loan origination fee; for parents who borrow a Direct PLUS loan on behalf of their dependent student, the actual cost of the PLUS loan origination fee.

AB990 and SB467 Information - Housing Costs Near Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Campus (as of February 1, 2026):

• 1 bedroom: $2,331
• 2 bedroom: $2,906
• 2 bedrooms - renting own room: $1,453
• 3 bedrooms - renting own room: $1,229
• 4 bedrooms - renting own room: $1,025

(Data source - within a 5-mile radius of Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ campus)

The above housing costs are updated yearly on February 1st. It is important to understand the above average cost is for rent only and does not include cost of food, utilities, garbage, rental deposit, and other necessary expenses for housing. Most students share an apartment to reduce their housing cost.

In addition to the elements included in our standard COA Budgets, the following elements can be included on a case-by-case basis, using our Cost of Attendance Adjustment Request form:

Computer Purchase: Reasonable costs related to the rental or upfront purchase of a personal computer.

Study Abroad Expenses:  Reasonable costs (including travel, visa, passport, etc.) for students participating in a study abroad program approved for credit by Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½.

Dependent care:  Expenses incurred for dependent care, based on the number and age of the student’s dependents.

• The period for which dependent care is required includes, but is not limited to, class-time, study-time, field work, internships, and commuting time.
• Such allowance must not exceed the reasonable cost in the community in which the student resides for the kind of care provided

Disability-related expenses: Expenses associated with a student’s disability, including special services, personal assistance, transportation, equipment, and supplies that are reasonably incurred and not provided for by other agencies.

Cooperative education cost:  Students engaged in a work experience under a cooperative education program, an allowance for reasonable costs associated with such employment.

Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ provides several tools to help you estimate the costs associated with earning your degree. We encourage you to use them in order to have a better understanding of the true cost of attendance. 

Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½, College of Professional and Global Education - Degree Programs website
Locate your degree program and review the current per-unit tuition rate

Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Mandatory Campus Fee website 
Review the current Mandatory Campus Fees information for Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½. 

Housing and Food Services 
Research the room and meal rates for On-Campus Housing