Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $22,421 when living on campus and $27,675 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $32,252 when living on campus and $37,506 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 | ||
| Feather River Community College District | $1,465 | $9,925 | $938 | $16,399 | $25,533 |
| Antelope Valley Community College District | $1,124 | $8,228 | $900 | - | $15,232 |
| San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus | $7,060 | $18,940 | $908 | - | $22,240 |
| California State University-San Marcos | $7,739 | $19,619 | $1,018 | $17,866 | $26,544 |
| North Orange County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| San Mateo County Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $4,347 | $14,178 | $941 | $17,133 | $22,387 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,347 for in-state students and $14,178 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.48% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-San Marcos requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,619 and Antelope Valley Community College District has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,228 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Feather River Community College District | $1,461 | $9,531 | $1,465 | $9,925 |
| Antelope Valley Community College District | $1,124 | $7,724 | $1,124 | $8,228 |
| San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus | $6,593 | $18,473 | $7,060 | $18,940 |
| California State University-San Marcos | $7,733 | $19,613 | $7,739 | $19,619 |
| North Orange County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| San Mateo County Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $4,228 | $13,835 | $4,347 | $14,178 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,168 for state residents and $18,672 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.01% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-San Marcos requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,680 and California State University-San Marcos has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,680.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Feather River Community College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Antelope Valley Community College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California State University-San Marcos | $9,167 | $18,671 | $9,168 | $18,672 |
| North Orange County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| San Mateo County Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $9,167 | $18,671 | $9,168 | $18,672 |
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 $17,133 when a student lives on campus and $22,387 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Feather River Community College District | $12,421 | $3,978 | $19,341 | $6,192 | - |
| Antelope Valley Community College District | - | - | $11,900 | $3,332 | - |
| San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus | - | - | $17,100 | $5,140 | - |
| California State University-San Marcos | $14,152 | $3,714 | $20,254 | $6,290 | - |
| North Orange County Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| San Mateo County Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $13,287 | $3,846 | $17,149 | $5,239 | - |