Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,562 when living on campus and $30,191 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $36,577 when living on campus and $40,206 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 | ||
| Sonoma State University | $8,190 | $20,070 | $822 | $18,262 | $24,320 |
| San Diego State University | $8,290 | $20,170 | $908 | $24,874 | $22,250 |
| Feather River Community College District | $1,465 | $9,925 | $938 | $16,399 | $25,533 |
| California State University Maritime Academy | $7,672 | $19,552 | $1,032 | $21,358 | $22,613 |
| Bakersfield College | $1,430 | $10,310 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| University of Massachusetts Global | - | $12,520 | $936 | - | $22,776 |
| Average | $5,409 | $15,425 | $929 | $20,223 | $23,853 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,409 for in-state students and $15,425 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.15% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, San Diego State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $20,170 and Feather River Community College District has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,925 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Sonoma State University | $8,060 | $19,940 | $8,190 | $20,070 |
| San Diego State University | $8,174 | $20,054 | $8,290 | $20,170 |
| Feather River Community College District | $1,461 | $9,531 | $1,465 | $9,925 |
| California State University Maritime Academy | $7,116 | $18,996 | $7,672 | $19,552 |
| Bakersfield College | $1,430 | $9,560 | $1,430 | $10,310 |
| University of Massachusetts Global | $12,520 | $12,520 | - | $12,520 |
| Average | $6,460 | $15,100 | $5,409 | $15,425 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,674 for state residents and $17,213 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.97% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Sonoma State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,680 and University of Massachusetts Global has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $12,762.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Sonoma State University | $9,494 | $18,998 | $9,624 | $19,128 |
| San Diego State University | $9,608 | $19,112 | $9,724 | $19,228 |
| Feather River Community College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California State University Maritime Academy | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Bakersfield College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Massachusetts Global | $13,030 | $13,030 | - | $13,282 |
| Average | $10,711 | $17,047 | $9,674 | $17,213 |
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 $20,223 when a student lives on campus and $23,853 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Sonoma State University | $15,770 | $2,492 | $19,430 | $4,890 | - |
| San Diego State University | $21,630 | $3,244 | $17,110 | $5,140 | - |
| Feather River Community College District | $12,421 | $3,978 | $19,341 | $6,192 | - |
| California State University Maritime Academy | $13,976 | $7,382 | $13,852 | $8,761 | - |
| Bakersfield College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| University of Massachusetts Global | - | - | $17,272 | $5,504 | - |
| Average | $15,949 | $4,274 | $17,739 | $6,113 | - |