Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,257 when living on campus and $32,512 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $38,833 when living on campus and $43,088 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 | ||
| MiraCosta College | $1,152 | $9,120 | $938 | - | $31,708 |
| California State University Maritime Academy | $7,672 | $19,552 | $1,032 | $21,358 | $22,613 |
| California State University-Fullerton | $7,073 | $18,953 | $965 | $22,602 | $24,383 |
| North Orange County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| University of California-System Administration Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Rancho Santiago Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $5,299 | $15,875 | $978 | $21,980 | $26,235 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,299 for in-state students and $15,875 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.79% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University Maritime Academy requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,552 and MiraCosta College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,120 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| MiraCosta College | $1,152 | $8,448 | $1,152 | $9,120 |
| California State University Maritime Academy | $7,116 | $18,996 | $7,672 | $19,552 |
| California State University-Fullerton | $7,007 | $18,887 | $7,073 | $18,953 |
| North Orange County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| University of California-System Administration Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Rancho Santiago Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $5,092 | $15,444 | $5,299 | $15,875 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,507 for state residents and $18,011 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-Fullerton requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,680 and California State University-Fullerton has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,680.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| MiraCosta College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California State University Maritime Academy | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California State University-Fullerton | $8,441 | $17,945 | $8,507 | $18,011 |
| North Orange County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| University of California-System Administration Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Rancho Santiago Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $8,441 | $17,945 | $8,507 | $18,011 |
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 $21,980 when a student lives on campus and $26,235 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| MiraCosta College | - | - | $27,280 | $4,428 | - |
| California State University Maritime Academy | $13,976 | $7,382 | $13,852 | $8,761 | - |
| California State University-Fullerton | $18,348 | $4,254 | $18,464 | $5,919 | - |
| North Orange County Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| University of California-System Administration Central Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Rancho Santiago Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $16,162 | $5,818 | $19,865 | $6,369 | - |