Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,780 when living on campus and $30,214 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $34,991 when living on campus and $40,425 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 | ||
| Rio Hondo College | $1,388 | $9,884 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Cypress College | $1,150 | $9,399 | $2,267 | - | $25,409 |
| California State University-Chico | $8,064 | $19,944 | $1,052 | $18,914 | $15,948 |
| Bakersfield College | $1,430 | $10,310 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| California State University-San Marcos | $7,739 | $19,619 | $1,018 | $17,866 | $26,544 |
| California State University-Monterey Bay | $7,437 | $19,317 | $864 | $20,418 | $27,854 |
| Average | $4,535 | $14,746 | $1,180 | $19,066 | $24,500 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,535 for in-state students and $14,746 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.76% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-Chico requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,944 and Cypress College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,399 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Rio Hondo College | $1,388 | $9,884 | $1,388 | $9,884 |
| Cypress College | $1,146 | $7,986 | $1,150 | $9,399 |
| California State University-Chico | $7,972 | $19,852 | $8,064 | $19,944 |
| Bakersfield College | $1,430 | $9,560 | $1,430 | $10,310 |
| California State University-San Marcos | $7,733 | $19,613 | $7,739 | $19,619 |
| California State University-Monterey Bay | $7,323 | $19,203 | $7,437 | $19,317 |
| Average | $4,499 | $14,350 | $4,535 | $14,746 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,179 for state residents and $18,683 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.37% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-Chico requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,680 and California State University-Chico has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,680.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Rio Hondo College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cypress College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California State University-Chico | $9,406 | $18,910 | $9,498 | $19,002 |
| Bakersfield College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California State University-San Marcos | $9,167 | $18,671 | $9,168 | $18,672 |
| California State University-Monterey Bay | $8,757 | $18,261 | $8,871 | $18,375 |
| Average | $9,110 | $18,614 | $9,179 | $18,683 |
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 $19,066 when a student lives on campus and $24,500 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Rio Hondo College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Cypress College | - | - | $20,714 | $4,695 | - |
| California State University-Chico | $16,020 | $2,894 | $11,280 | $4,668 | - |
| Bakersfield College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| California State University-San Marcos | $14,152 | $3,714 | $20,254 | $6,290 | - |
| California State University-Monterey Bay | $16,413 | $4,005 | $20,923 | $6,931 | - |
| Average | $15,528 | $3,538 | $18,672 | $5,828 | - |