CSUN Economic and Social Impact Study
Total direct student expenditures amounted to $92.8 million during the 2013/2014 academic year. The bulk of student-related expenditures went toward housing (60.6%) and food and beverage (23.8%). Given the high cost of living in Los Angeles County, it is not surprising that the majority of off-campus student expenditures went to housing.
| Table 4: Breakdown of Student Expenditures (AY 2013-14) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spending Category | Total Spending ($) | Share of Total (%) |
| Housing | 56,253,095 | 60.6 |
| Food and Beverages | 22,104,606 | 23.8 |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | 8,197,114 | 8.8 |
| Transportation | 6,264,934 | 6.7 |
| Total | 92,819,749 | 100.0 |