The Online MBA delivers an essential business education at a reasonable price. Find out how our emphasis on immediately applicable skills helps Chico State rank as one of Princeton Review’s Best Online MBA programs1, and among the best value universities both regionally2 and nationally3.
2025-2026 Online MBA Tuition
Tuition for the Online MBA is $1,000 per unit.* This rate is subject to change annually.
Online MBA Tuition | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
|---|---|
Per Unit | $1,000 |
Total Units | General MBA: 30 Health Service Administration Specialization: 36 Project Management Specialization: 34.5 |
Total Estimated Tuition | General MBA: $30,000 Health Service Administration Specialization: $36,000 Project Management Specialization: $34,500 |
Application Fee | $70 |
*The Online MBA program tuition is based on per-unit fees rather than regular CSU tuition charged for an on-campus program. Tuition and costs effective as of February 6, 2025. Tuition rates are not inclusive of textbooks and fees. Tuition and costs are subject to change and should be confirmed on the University’s official tuition listing at www.csuchico.edu/cost.shtml.
Disclaimer: * The CSU makes every effort to keep student costs to a minimum. Knowing the Cost of Attendance is important because the budget helps determine your Financial Need and your financial aid award. Financial Need is defined as the difference between your Expected Family Contribution and the standard Cost of Attendance calculated for each academic year. For an estimated moderate standard of living budget, please refer to the Chico State Cost of Attendance.Explore Our Online MBA
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Fill Out Your FAFSA
To be eligible for federal financial aid for the Online MBA program, applicants must fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). We recommend you submit your FAFSA as early as possible in order to give yourself the best opportunity for a financial aid award and to help you plan your finances in advance of your target start date at Chico State.
The FAFSA school code for Chico State is 001146.