Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,853 when living on campus and $31,095 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $42,202 when living on campus and $44,445 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 | ||
Cypress College | $1,150 | $9,399 | $2,267 | - | $25,409 |
California State University Maritime Academy | $7,672 | $19,552 | $1,032 | $21,358 | $22,613 |
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $11,075 | $30,995 | $1,089 | $20,157 | $20,979 |
Naval Postgraduate School | The cost information is not available. | ||||
Los Angeles Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
North Orange County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Average | $6,632 | $19,982 | $1,463 | $20,758 | $23,000 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,632 for in-state students and $19,982 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 8.58% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $30,995 and Cypress College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,399 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Cypress College | $1,146 | $7,986 | $1,150 | $9,399 |
California State University Maritime Academy | $7,116 | $18,996 | $7,672 | $19,552 |
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $10,319 | $28,229 | $11,075 | $30,995 |
Naval Postgraduate School | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Los Angeles Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
North Orange County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $6,194 | $18,404 | $6,632 | $19,982 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,509 for state residents and $22,013 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.56% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,680 and California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 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 | |
Cypress College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
California State University Maritime Academy | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $11,753 | $21,257 | $12,509 | $22,013 |
Naval Postgraduate School | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Los Angeles Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
North Orange County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $11,753 | $21,257 | $12,509 | $22,013 |
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 $20,758 when a student lives on campus and $23,000 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) | |
Cypress College | - | - | $20,714 | $4,695 | - |
California State University Maritime Academy | $13,976 | $7,382 | $13,852 | $8,761 | - |
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $17,220 | $2,937 | $18,042 | $2,937 | - |
Naval Postgraduate School | - | ||||
Los Angeles Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
North Orange County Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
Average | $15,598 | $5,160 | $17,536 | $5,464 | - |