Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $32,641 when living on campus and $34,556 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $55,574 when living on campus and $57,489 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
San Francisco State University | $7,424 | $19,304 | $1,099 | $21,933 | $25,623 |
University of California-Irvine | $14,237 | $45,014 | $1,550 | $23,264 | $22,123 |
California State University-Long Beach | $7,008 | $18,888 | $1,490 | $19,918 | $23,114 |
University of California-Hastings College of Law | - | $46,753 | - | - | - |
Foothill-De Anza Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Average | $9,556 | $32,490 | $1,380 | $21,705 | $23,620 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,556 for in-state students and $27,735 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.25% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of California-Irvine requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $45,014 and California State University-Long Beach has the lowest tuition & fees of $18,888 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
San Francisco State University | $7,524 | $19,404 | $7,424 | $19,304 |
University of California-Irvine | $13,939 | $44,011 | $14,237 | $45,014 |
California State University-Long Beach | $6,884 | $18,764 | $7,008 | $18,888 |
University of California-Hastings College of Law | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Foothill-De Anza Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $9,449 | $27,393 | $9,556 | $27,735 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,525 for state residents and $28,110 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -2.00% 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 San Francisco State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,680.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
San Francisco State University | $8,958 | $18,462 | $8,858 | $18,362 |
University of California-Irvine | $13,645 | $28,747 | $14,275 | $29,377 |
California State University-Long Beach | $8,318 | $17,822 | $8,442 | $17,946 |
University of California-Hastings College of Law | $49,696 | $49,696 | - | $46,753 |
Foothill-De Anza Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $20,154 | $28,682 | $10,525 | $28,110 |
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 $21,705 when a student lives on campus and $23,620 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
San Francisco State University | $17,955 | $3,978 | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
University of California-Irvine | $18,423 | $4,841 | $16,216 | $5,907 | - |
California State University-Long Beach | $15,612 | $4,306 | $17,166 | $5,948 | - |
University of California-Hastings College of Law | - | - | - | - | - |
Foothill-De Anza Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
Average | $17,330 | $4,375 | $17,604 | $6,016 | - |