Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $22,413 when living on campus and $31,626 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $32,550 when living on campus and $41,763 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
Shasta College | $1,197 | $8,277 | $1,152 | $9,904 | $27,514 |
San Jose State University | $7,992 | $19,872 | $938 | $23,380 | $24,341 |
MiraCosta College | $1,152 | $9,120 | $938 | - | $31,708 |
California State University-Fresno | $6,980 | $18,860 | $938 | $15,832 | $21,489 |
California State University-San Bernardino | $7,675 | $19,555 | $788 | $16,734 | $23,326 |
California State University-Chancellors Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Average | $4,999 | $15,137 | $951 | $16,463 | $25,676 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,999 for in-state students and $15,137 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.72% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, San Jose State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,872 and Shasta College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,277 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Shasta College | $1,191 | $8,271 | $1,197 | $8,277 |
San Jose State University | $7,899 | $19,779 | $7,992 | $19,872 |
MiraCosta College | $1,152 | $8,448 | $1,152 | $9,120 |
California State University-Fresno | $6,663 | $18,543 | $6,980 | $18,860 |
California State University-San Bernardino | $7,486 | $19,366 | $7,675 | $19,555 |
California State University-Chancellors Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $4,878 | $14,881 | $4,999 | $15,137 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,983 for state residents and $18,487 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.09% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, San Jose State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,680 and San Jose State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,680.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Shasta College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
San Jose State University | $9,333 | $18,837 | $9,426 | $18,930 |
MiraCosta College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
California State University-Fresno | $8,097 | $17,601 | $8,414 | $17,918 |
California State University-San Bernardino | $8,920 | $18,424 | $9,109 | $18,613 |
California State University-Chancellors Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $8,783 | $18,287 | $8,983 | $18,487 |
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 $16,463 when a student lives on campus and $25,676 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
Shasta College | $5,475 | $4,429 | $23,085 | $4,429 | - |
San Jose State University | $19,866 | $3,514 | $19,431 | $4,910 | - |
MiraCosta College | - | - | $27,280 | $4,428 | - |
California State University-Fresno | $11,634 | $4,198 | $15,684 | $5,805 | - |
California State University-San Bernardino | $12,996 | $3,738 | $17,005 | $6,321 | - |
California State University-Chancellors Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
Average | $12,493 | $3,970 | $20,497 | $5,179 | - |