Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,048 when living on campus and $28,496 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $38,608 when living on campus and $39,056 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 | ||
| San Diego State University | $8,290 | $20,170 | $908 | $24,874 | $22,250 |
| Santa Ana College | $1,180 | $9,460 | $938 | - | $25,650 |
| California State University-Chico | $8,064 | $19,944 | $1,052 | $18,914 | $15,948 |
| Bakersfield College | $1,430 | $10,310 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus | $7,060 | $18,940 | $908 | - | $22,240 |
| Los Angeles Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $5,205 | $15,765 | $949 | $21,894 | $22,342 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,205 for in-state students and $15,765 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.73% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, San Diego State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $20,170 and Santa Ana College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,460 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| San Diego State University | $8,174 | $20,054 | $8,290 | $20,170 |
| Santa Ana College | $1,180 | $8,788 | $1,180 | $9,460 |
| California State University-Chico | $7,972 | $19,852 | $8,064 | $19,944 |
| Bakersfield College | $1,430 | $9,560 | $1,430 | $10,310 |
| San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus | $6,593 | $18,473 | $7,060 | $18,940 |
| Los Angeles Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $5,070 | $15,345 | $5,205 | $15,765 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,611 for state residents and $19,115 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.55% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, San Diego State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,680 and San Diego State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,680.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| San Diego State University | $9,608 | $19,112 | $9,724 | $19,228 |
| Santa Ana 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. | |||
| San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Los Angeles Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $9,507 | $19,011 | $9,611 | $19,115 |
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 $21,894 when a student lives on campus and $22,342 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| San Diego State University | $21,630 | $3,244 | $17,110 | $5,140 | - |
| Santa Ana College | - | - | $20,232 | $5,418 | - |
| California State University-Chico | $16,020 | $2,894 | $11,280 | $4,668 | - |
| Bakersfield College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus | - | - | $17,100 | $5,140 | - |
| Los Angeles Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $18,825 | $3,069 | $17,031 | $5,312 | - |