Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $22,176 when living on campus and $27,962 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $31,714 when living on campus and $37,500 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 | ||
| Santa Monica College | $1,156 | $9,316 | $1,746 | - | $15,818 |
| MiraCosta College | $1,152 | $9,120 | $938 | - | $31,708 |
| Feather River Community College District | $1,465 | $9,925 | $938 | $16,399 | $25,533 |
| California State University-Chico | $8,064 | $19,944 | $1,052 | $18,914 | $15,948 |
| Bakersfield College | $1,430 | $10,310 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| California State University-Channel Islands | $6,817 | $18,697 | $906 | $17,914 | $26,540 |
| Average | $3,347 | $12,885 | $1,086 | $17,742 | $23,528 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $3,347 for in-state students and $12,885 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.83% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-Chico requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,944 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 | |
| Santa Monica College | $1,150 | $9,094 | $1,156 | $9,316 |
| MiraCosta College | $1,152 | $8,448 | $1,152 | $9,120 |
| Feather River Community College District | $1,461 | $9,531 | $1,465 | $9,925 |
| California State University-Chico | $7,972 | $19,852 | $8,064 | $19,944 |
| Bakersfield College | $1,430 | $9,560 | $1,430 | $10,310 |
| California State University-Channel Islands | $6,817 | $18,697 | $6,817 | $18,697 |
| Average | $3,330 | $12,530 | $3,347 | $12,885 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,875 for state residents and $18,379 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.25% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-Chico requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,680 and California State University-Chico has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,680.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Santa Monica College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| MiraCosta College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Feather River Community College District | 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. | |||
| California State University-Channel Islands | $8,251 | $17,755 | $8,251 | $17,755 |
| Average | $8,829 | $18,333 | $8,875 | $18,379 |
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 $17,742 when a student lives on campus and $23,528 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Santa Monica College | - | - | $11,556 | $4,262 | - |
| MiraCosta College | - | - | $27,280 | $4,428 | - |
| Feather River Community College District | $12,421 | $3,978 | $19,341 | $6,192 | - |
| California State University-Chico | $16,020 | $2,894 | $11,280 | $4,668 | - |
| Bakersfield College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| California State University-Channel Islands | $14,200 | $3,714 | $19,970 | $6,570 | - |
| Average | $14,214 | $3,529 | $18,143 | $5,385 | - |