Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,868 when living on campus and $34,955 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $42,544 when living on campus and $48,631 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 | ||
| Solano Community College | $1,172 | $8,900 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Skyline College | $1,332 | $11,384 | $1,971 | - | $37,201 |
| San Diego Mesa College | $1,150 | $9,094 | $938 | - | $35,164 |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $13,747 | $44,524 | $1,574 | $22,710 | $23,756 |
| San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus | $7,060 | $18,940 | $908 | - | $22,240 |
| University of California-System Administration Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $4,892 | $18,568 | $1,266 | $22,710 | $28,797 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,892 for in-state students and $18,568 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 8.05% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of California-Los Angeles requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $44,524 and Solano Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,900 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Solano Community College | $1,172 | $7,028 | $1,172 | $8,900 |
| Skyline College | $1,362 | $9,508 | $1,332 | $11,384 |
| San Diego Mesa College | $1,144 | $7,440 | $1,150 | $9,094 |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $13,401 | $43,473 | $13,747 | $44,524 |
| San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus | $6,593 | $18,473 | $7,060 | $18,940 |
| University of California-System Administration Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $4,734 | $17,184 | $4,892 | $18,568 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,883 for state residents and $28,985 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.97% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of California-Los Angeles requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $27,366 and University of California-Los Angeles has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $27,366.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Solano Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Skyline College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| San Diego Mesa College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of California-Los Angeles | $13,322 | $28,424 | $13,883 | $28,985 |
| San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of California-System Administration Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $13,322 | $28,424 | $13,883 | $28,985 |
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 $22,710 when a student lives on campus and $28,797 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Solano Community College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Skyline College | - | - | $31,288 | $5,913 | - |
| San Diego Mesa College | - | - | $30,736 | $4,428 | - |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $17,148 | $5,562 | $17,436 | $6,320 | - |
| San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus | - | - | $17,100 | $5,140 | - |
| University of California-System Administration Central Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $17,148 | $5,562 | $23,198 | $5,599 | - |