California Aeronautical University: cost & net price by income
Bakersfield, California
Here's what students actually pay to attend California Aeronautical University after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $29,782 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $41,441. Published in-state tuition is $35,465. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$29,782/yr
- $30k–$48k$32,439/yr
- $48k–$75k$33,533/yr
- $75k–$110k$41,792/yr
- $110k+$41,441/yr
California Aeronautical University cost at a glance
- In-state tuition
- $35,465
- Out-of-state tuition
- $35,465
- Students receiving aid
- 51%
C+
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does California Aeronautical University cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at California Aeronautical University is about $29,782 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at California Aeronautical University?
- At California Aeronautical University, published in-state tuition is $35,465 and out-of-state tuition is $35,465 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is California Aeronautical University worth the cost?
- FindU gives California Aeronautical University a value grade of C+ — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)