Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $33,651 when living on campus and $33,530 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $49,185 when living on campus and $49,064 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 | ||
| San Diego State University | $8,290 | $20,170 | $908 | $24,874 | $22,250 |
| Modesto Junior College | $1,270 | $8,870 | $938 | - | $23,860 |
| University of California-Berkeley | $14,850 | $45,627 | $1,273 | $28,930 | $24,194 |
| California State University-East Bay | $7,055 | $18,935 | $1,003 | $20,458 | $28,228 |
| California State University-Chancellors Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Foothill-De Anza Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $7,866 | $23,401 | $1,031 | $24,754 | $24,633 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,866 for in-state students and $23,401 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.20% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of California-Berkeley requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $45,627 and Modesto Junior College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,870 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| San Diego State University | $8,174 | $20,054 | $8,290 | $20,170 |
| Modesto Junior College | $1,276 | $7,308 | $1,270 | $8,870 |
| University of California-Berkeley | $14,395 | $44,467 | $14,850 | $45,627 |
| California State University-East Bay | $6,995 | $18,875 | $7,055 | $18,935 |
| California State University-Chancellors Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Foothill-De Anza Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $7,710 | $22,676 | $7,866 | $23,401 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,158 for state residents and $22,528 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.44% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of California-Berkeley 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 | |
| San Diego State University | $9,608 | $19,112 | $9,724 | $19,228 |
| Modesto Junior College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of California-Berkeley | $14,476 | $29,578 | $15,261 | $30,363 |
| California State University-East Bay | $8,429 | $17,933 | $8,489 | $17,993 |
| California State University-Chancellors Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Foothill-De Anza Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $10,838 | $22,208 | $11,158 | $22,528 |
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 $24,754 when a student lives on campus and $24,633 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| San Diego State University | $21,630 | $3,244 | $17,110 | $5,140 | - |
| Modesto Junior College | - | - | $19,432 | $4,428 | - |
| University of California-Berkeley | $22,692 | $6,238 | $17,614 | $6,580 | - |
| California State University-East Bay | $16,480 | $3,978 | $21,375 | $6,853 | - |
| California State University-Chancellors Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Foothill-De Anza Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $20,267 | $4,487 | $18,883 | $5,750 | - |