Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,134 when living on campus and $29,403 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $42,461 when living on campus and $45,730 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 | ||
| Cypress College | $1,150 | $9,399 | $2,267 | - | $25,409 |
| California State University-Sacramento | $7,602 | $19,482 | $1,112 | $20,704 | $26,530 |
| California State University-East Bay | $7,055 | $18,935 | $1,003 | $20,458 | $28,228 |
| University of California-Hastings College of Law | - | $46,753 | - | - | - |
| Antelope Valley Community College District | $1,124 | $8,228 | $900 | - | $15,232 |
| San Diego Community College District-District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $4,233 | $20,559 | $1,321 | $20,581 | $23,850 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,233 for in-state students and $14,011 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.88% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-Sacramento requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,482 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 | |
| Cypress College | $1,146 | $7,986 | $1,150 | $9,399 |
| California State University-Sacramento | $7,484 | $19,364 | $7,602 | $19,482 |
| California State University-East Bay | $6,995 | $18,875 | $7,055 | $18,935 |
| University of California-Hastings College of Law | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Antelope Valley Community College District | $1,124 | $7,724 | $1,124 | $8,228 |
| San Diego Community College District-District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $4,187 | $13,487 | $4,233 | $14,011 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,763 for state residents and $27,762 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -3.21% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of California-Hastings College of Law requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $43,917 and California State University-Sacramento has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,680.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Cypress College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California State University-Sacramento | $8,918 | $18,422 | $9,036 | $18,540 |
| California State University-East Bay | $8,429 | $17,933 | $8,489 | $17,993 |
| University of California-Hastings College of Law | $49,696 | $49,696 | - | $46,753 |
| Antelope Valley Community College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| San Diego Community College District-District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $22,348 | $28,684 | $8,763 | $27,762 |
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 $20,581 when a student lives on campus and $23,850 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Cypress College | - | - | $20,714 | $4,695 | - |
| California State University-Sacramento | $16,278 | $4,426 | $21,042 | $5,488 | - |
| California State University-East Bay | $16,480 | $3,978 | $21,375 | $6,853 | - |
| University of California-Hastings College of Law | - | - | - | - | - |
| Antelope Valley Community College District | - | - | $11,900 | $3,332 | - |
| San Diego Community College District-District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $16,379 | $4,202 | $18,758 | $5,092 | - |