The 2026-27 Budget: California State University

Feb 24, 2026 - The total marginal cost (state and student shares combined) of increasing resident undergraduate enrollment by 1  percent in 2026 ‑27 is $58  million. Provide more funding for student financial aid. Specifically, CSU plans to designate $67  million for this purpose.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5142

The 2026-27 Budget: University of California

Feb 26, 2026 - We  estimate each  1  percent increase in resident undergraduate enrollment would have a total marginal cost (state and student shares combined) of $54  million in 2026 ‑27. Increase student financial aid by $99  million primarily to account for enrollment growth and tuition increases.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5143