Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $22,362 when living on campus and $29,087 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $31,389 when living on campus and $38,114 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| Sonoma State University | $8,190 | $20,070 | $822 | $18,262 | $24,320 |
| Shasta College | $1,197 | $8,277 | $1,152 | $9,904 | $27,514 |
| San Diego State University | $8,290 | $20,170 | $908 | $24,874 | $22,250 |
| MiraCosta College | $1,152 | $9,120 | $938 | - | $31,708 |
| Cypress College | $1,150 | $9,399 | $2,267 | - | $25,409 |
| Antelope Valley Community College District | $1,124 | $8,228 | $900 | - | $15,232 |
| Average | $3,517 | $12,544 | $1,165 | $17,680 | $24,406 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $3,517 for in-state students and $12,544 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.92% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, San Diego State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $20,170 and Antelope Valley Community College District has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,228 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Sonoma State University | $8,060 | $19,940 | $8,190 | $20,070 |
| Shasta College | $1,191 | $8,271 | $1,197 | $8,277 |
| San Diego State University | $8,174 | $20,054 | $8,290 | $20,170 |
| MiraCosta College | $1,152 | $8,448 | $1,152 | $9,120 |
| Cypress College | $1,146 | $7,986 | $1,150 | $9,399 |
| Antelope Valley Community College District | $1,124 | $7,724 | $1,124 | $8,228 |
| Average | $3,475 | $12,071 | $3,517 | $12,544 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,674 for state residents and $19,178 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.65% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Sonoma State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,680 and Sonoma State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,680.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Sonoma State University | $9,494 | $18,998 | $9,624 | $19,128 |
| Shasta College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| San Diego State University | $9,608 | $19,112 | $9,724 | $19,228 |
| MiraCosta College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cypress College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Antelope Valley Community College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $9,551 | $19,055 | $9,674 | $19,178 |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $17,680 when a student lives on campus and $24,406 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Sonoma State University | $15,770 | $2,492 | $19,430 | $4,890 | - |
| Shasta College | $5,475 | $4,429 | $23,085 | $4,429 | - |
| San Diego State University | $21,630 | $3,244 | $17,110 | $5,140 | - |
| MiraCosta College | - | - | $27,280 | $4,428 | - |
| Cypress College | - | - | $20,714 | $4,695 | - |
| Antelope Valley Community College District | - | - | $11,900 | $3,332 | - |
| Average | $14,292 | $3,388 | $19,920 | $4,486 | - |