Study Abroad Program Cost Comparison
Finances are the biggest stumbling block for students exploring the possibility of study abroad. Students often ask, will I be able to afford a semester abroad? And what does a semester abroad cost versus a semester at CBU? There are study abroad programs that are comparable in cost to CBU or even less than a semester at CBU. Please see below:
CBU Estimated Undergraduate Costs Per Semester (2020–2021 Academic Year)
| Tuition (per semester; 13–18 units) | $16,965.00 |
| Housing: Shared Occupancy (per semester) | $3,550.00 |
| Housing Reservation Fee | $100.00 |
| Subtotal | $20,615.00 |
| Meal Plan: E - 125 meals; 250 Dining Dollars (Freshman Housing Minimum) | $1,730.00 |
| Health Insurance (Per semester; required unless student is already covered) | $1,016.00 |
| Books & Materials | $600.00 |
| General fee: 6 units or more | $750.00 |
| Subtotal | $4,096.00 |
| Total | $24,711.00 |
| Food (on your own) | $500.00 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,500.00 |
| Other (Extra Travel, Movie Theaters, etc.): | $1,000.00 |
| Transportation/Gas (living on campus) | $200.00 |
| Total | $4,200.00 |
| Total Undergraduate and Other Expenses Per Semester | $28,911.00 |
**Please Note: Comparisons between a semester at CBU and a semester abroad on a CBU signature program are based on the estimated costs of a semester at CBU for an undergraduate student living on-campus vs. a semester abroad for an undergraduate student living on-campus. The comparisons do not include any additional program tuition for specific majors. Study abroad CBU signature programs costs can vary, and your actual cost of participating in a specific study abroad program will depend on a variety of factors.
| Program Name | Region | Program Type | Semester Cost | Semester Comparison | Cost of Living Comparison |
| CBU in Costa Rica | Latin America | Direct/Partnership | Around $9,435.00 | Less than CBU | Less than Riverside, CA |
| CBU in Czech Republic | Europe | Partnership | Around $13,275.00 | Less than CBU | Less than Riverside, CA |
| CBU in Ecuador | Latin America | Partnership | Around $13,780.00 | Less than CBU | Less than Riverside, CA |
| CBU in France | Europe | Partnership | Around $16,030.00 | Less than CBU | More than Riverside, CA |
| CBU in Italy | Europe | Partnership | Around $16,780.00 | Less than CBU | Comparable to Riverside, CA |
| CBU in Spain | Europe | Partnership | Around $12,130.00 | Less than CBU | Less than Riverside, CA |
| CBU in Lithuania | Europe | Direct/Partnership | Around $15,441.00 | Less than CBU | Less than Riverside, CA |
| Exchange: Aoyama Gakuin University | Asia | Exchange | Around $20,615.00 | Comparable to CBU | More than Riverside, CA |
| Exchange: Richmond, the American International University | Europe | Direct/Exchange | Around $11,000 | Less than CBU | More than Riverside, CA |
*Note: "Semester Cost" column is based on the total cost for both housing and tutition. It does not include meals, books, supplies, insurance, and other fees/expenses though some programs may include meals for free with housing.
**Note: Students participating on the Exchange: Aoyama Gakuin University program pay CBU's tutition and recieve institutional aid. This is a reciprocral exchange program, where AGU waives tutition for CBU students.
***Note: Students participating on Exchange: Richmond, pay CBU's tuition and receive institutional age. This is a reciprocal exchange program, where Richmond waives tuition for CBU students. However, there is only one exchange student spot per semester. Other students will need to pay Richmond directly and will not get insitutitional aid (around $11,000 for a semester).