Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,969 when living on campus and $30,757 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $37,232 when living on campus and $41,020 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 | ||
| Solano Community College | $1,172 | $8,900 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| San Diego Mesa College | $1,150 | $9,094 | $938 | - | $35,164 |
| California State University Maritime Academy | $7,672 | $19,552 | $1,032 | $21,358 | $22,613 |
| California State University-Fullerton | $7,073 | $18,953 | $965 | $22,602 | $24,383 |
| California State University-Chico | $8,064 | $19,944 | $1,052 | $18,914 | $15,948 |
| California State University-Chancellors Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $5,026 | $15,289 | $985 | $20,958 | $24,746 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,026 for in-state students and $15,289 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.87% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-Chico requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,944 and Solano Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,900 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Solano Community College | $1,172 | $7,028 | $1,172 | $8,900 |
| San Diego Mesa College | $1,144 | $7,440 | $1,150 | $9,094 |
| California State University Maritime Academy | $7,116 | $18,996 | $7,672 | $19,552 |
| California State University-Fullerton | $7,007 | $18,887 | $7,073 | $18,953 |
| California State University-Chico | $7,972 | $19,852 | $8,064 | $19,944 |
| California State University-Chancellors Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $4,882 | $14,441 | $5,026 | $15,289 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,003 for state residents and $18,507 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.43% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-Fullerton requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,680 and California State University-Fullerton has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,680.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Solano Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| San Diego Mesa College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California State University Maritime Academy | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California State University-Fullerton | $8,441 | $17,945 | $8,507 | $18,011 |
| California State University-Chico | $9,406 | $18,910 | $9,498 | $19,002 |
| California State University-Chancellors Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $8,924 | $18,428 | $9,003 | $18,507 |
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 $20,958 when a student lives on campus and $24,746 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Solano Community College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| San Diego Mesa College | - | - | $30,736 | $4,428 | - |
| California State University Maritime Academy | $13,976 | $7,382 | $13,852 | $8,761 | - |
| California State University-Fullerton | $18,348 | $4,254 | $18,464 | $5,919 | - |
| California State University-Chico | $16,020 | $2,894 | $11,280 | $4,668 | - |
| California State University-Chancellors Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $16,115 | $4,843 | $18,753 | $5,994 | - |