Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $30,132 when living on campus and $32,281 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $39,369 when living on campus and $41,518 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 |
| San Jose State University | $7,992 | $19,872 | $938 | $23,380 | $24,341 |
| California State University-Los Angeles | $6,818 | $18,698 | $1,011 | $25,516 | $26,209 |
| San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus | $7,060 | $18,940 | $908 | - | $22,240 |
| California State University-Monterey Bay | $7,437 | $19,317 | $864 | $20,418 | $27,854 |
| Teachers College of San Joaquin | - | $6,270 | - | - | - |
| Average | $6,096 | $15,333 | $932 | $23,105 | $25,253 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,096 for in-state students and $15,333 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.29% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, San Jose State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,872 and Teachers College of San Joaquin has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,120 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 |
| San Jose State University | $7,899 | $19,779 | $7,992 | $19,872 |
| California State University-Los Angeles | $6,805 | $18,685 | $6,818 | $18,698 |
| San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus | $6,593 | $18,473 | $7,060 | $18,940 |
| California State University-Monterey Bay | $7,323 | $19,203 | $7,437 | $19,317 |
| Teachers College of San Joaquin | $5,896 | $5,896 | - | $6,270 |
| Average | $5,948 | $14,844 | $6,096 | $15,333 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,850 for state residents and $15,510 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.28% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, San Jose State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,680 and Teachers College of San Joaquin has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $6,827.
| 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. | |||
| San Jose State University | $9,333 | $18,837 | $9,426 | $18,930 |
| California State University-Los Angeles | $8,239 | $17,743 | $8,252 | $17,756 |
| San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California State University-Monterey Bay | $8,757 | $18,261 | $8,871 | $18,375 |
| Teachers College of San Joaquin | $6,413 | $6,413 | - | $6,977 |
| Average | $8,186 | $15,314 | $8,850 | $15,510 |
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 $23,105 when a student lives on campus and $25,253 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 | - |
| San Jose State University | $19,866 | $3,514 | $19,431 | $4,910 | - |
| California State University-Los Angeles | $18,658 | $6,858 | $19,539 | $6,670 | - |
| San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus | - | - | $17,100 | $5,140 | - |
| California State University-Monterey Bay | $16,413 | $4,005 | $20,923 | $6,931 | - |
| Teachers College of San Joaquin | - | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $18,312 | $4,792 | $19,285 | $5,969 | - |