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California State University (CSU)

Thinking about attending a Cal State? Start here.

Apply to CSU

Fall 2027 applications open October 1st
Application fee: $70 per campus; eligible students may receive a fee waiver

Start Your Application

Use Californiacolleges.edu for an Easier Application Process

Use the tutorial on the right to Launch your CSU application through Californiacolleges.edu.
Or CLICK HERE for a step-by step guide

Before you apply:
Review your A–G requirements
✓ Research campuses and majors
✓ Check whether your major is impacted
✓ Gather your high school course information
✓ Have your Social Security number available, if applicable
✓ Have family income information available for the fee-waiver questions

Use the tutorial on the right to Import Courses and Grades into your Cal State Application through Californiacolleges.edu.

Or CLICK HERE for a step-by step guide

Use the tutorial on the right to track your Cal State application status through Californiacolleges.edu.

Or CLICK HERE for a step-by step guide

CSU Application Video
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Start or return to your Cal State Apply application through Californiacolleges.edu.

Application Dates & Deadlines

Check which terms and campuses are open.

Explore campuses by location, size, sports & more.

Degrees & Majors

Search undergraduate & graduate programs.

Impacted Majors & Campuses

See 2025–26 impaction details before you apply.

CSU Costs & Net Price

Tuition, fees, campus cost calculators.

FAFSA vs. CADAA, campus aid offices & FAQs.

Virtual Campus Tours

Tour any CSU from home.

EOP: Support & How to Apply

Admission, academic & financial support for eligible students.

Residency for Tuition

CA residency rules, AB540, appeals & forms.

Campuses & Admissions Contacts

Find a campus and its admissions office.

Order Transcripts (SHS)

Parchment links & CNUSD info for former students.

Need tech help applying? Try the Cal State Apply Applicant Help Center.

There are 22 California State Universities

.	CSU Dominguez Hills Scorecard Navigator	CSU Monterey Bay Scorecard Navigator	Humboldt State University Scorecard Navigator
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Scorecard Navigator	CSU East Bay Scorecard Navigator	CSU Northridge Scorecard Navigator	San Diego State University Scorecard Navigator
Cal Poly Pomona Scorecard Navigator	Fresno State Scorecard Navigator	CSU Sacramento Scorecard Navigator	San Francisco State University Scorecard Navigator
CSU Bakersfield Scorecard Navigator	CSU Fullerton Scorecard Navigator	CSU San Bernardino Scorecard Navigator	San Jose State University Scorecard Navigator
CSU Channel Islands Scorecard Navigator	CSU Long Beach Scorecard Navigator	CSU San Marcos Scorecard Navigator	Sonoma State University Scorecard Navigator
CSU Chico Scorecard Navigator	CSU LA Scorecard Navigator	CSU Stanislaus Scorecard Navigator	Apply

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Supplemental Application Information
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How Much is Tuition at a Cal State?

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Starting Salaries of Cal State Graduates