Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $30,191 when living on campus and $34,072 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $41,616 when living on campus and $45,496 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 | ||
| Skyline College | $1,332 | $11,384 | $1,971 | - | $37,201 |
| San Diego State University | $8,290 | $20,170 | $908 | $24,874 | $22,250 |
| Foothill College | $1,565 | $12,320 | $1,794 | - | $27,294 |
| California State University Maritime Academy | $7,672 | $19,552 | $1,032 | $21,358 | $22,613 |
| University of California-San Francisco | $14,192 | $29,294 | - | - | - |
| Bakersfield College | $1,430 | $10,310 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Average | $5,747 | $17,172 | $1,329 | $23,116 | $26,996 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,058 for in-state students and $14,747 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.90% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, San Diego State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $20,170 and Bakersfield College has the lowest tuition & fees of $10,310 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Skyline College | $1,362 | $9,508 | $1,332 | $11,384 |
| San Diego State University | $8,174 | $20,054 | $8,290 | $20,170 |
| Foothill College | $1,565 | $11,510 | $1,565 | $12,320 |
| California State University Maritime Academy | $7,116 | $18,996 | $7,672 | $19,552 |
| University of California-San Francisco | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Bakersfield College | $1,430 | $9,560 | $1,430 | $10,310 |
| Average | $3,929 | $13,926 | $4,058 | $14,747 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,958 for state residents and $24,261 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.14% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of California-San Francisco requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $27,366 and San Diego 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 | |
| Skyline College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| San Diego State University | $9,608 | $19,112 | $9,724 | $19,228 |
| Foothill College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California State University Maritime Academy | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of California-San Francisco | $13,290 | $28,392 | $14,192 | $29,294 |
| Bakersfield College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $11,449 | $23,752 | $11,958 | $24,261 |
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 $23,116 when a student lives on campus and $26,996 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Skyline College | - | - | $31,288 | $5,913 | - |
| San Diego State University | $21,630 | $3,244 | $17,110 | $5,140 | - |
| Foothill College | - | - | $20,793 | $6,501 | - |
| California State University Maritime Academy | $13,976 | $7,382 | $13,852 | $8,761 | - |
| University of California-San Francisco | - | - | - | - | - |
| Bakersfield College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Average | $17,803 | $5,313 | $20,495 | $6,501 | - |