Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,049 when living on campus and $30,137 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $34,242 when living on campus and $40,331 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 |
| Modesto Junior College | $1,270 | $8,870 | $938 | - | $23,860 |
| California State University-Fresno | $6,980 | $18,860 | $938 | $15,832 | $21,489 |
| California State University-Dominguez Hills | $7,064 | $18,944 | $1,106 | $20,600 | $27,804 |
| California State University-Bakersfield | $7,696 | $19,576 | $1,068 | $18,212 | $22,740 |
| University of California-System Administration Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $4,836 | $15,030 | $998 | $18,215 | $24,303 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,836 for in-state students and $15,030 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.35% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-Bakersfield requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,576 and Modesto Junior College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,870 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 |
| Modesto Junior College | $1,276 | $7,308 | $1,270 | $8,870 |
| California State University-Fresno | $6,663 | $18,543 | $6,980 | $18,860 |
| California State University-Dominguez Hills | $7,060 | $18,940 | $7,064 | $18,944 |
| California State University-Bakersfield | $7,637 | $19,517 | $7,696 | $19,576 |
| University of California-System Administration Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $4,762 | $14,267 | $4,836 | $15,030 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,681 for state residents and $18,185 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.70% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-Fresno requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,680 and California State University-Fresno has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,680.
| 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. | |||
| Modesto Junior College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California State University-Fresno | $8,097 | $17,601 | $8,414 | $17,918 |
| California State University-Dominguez Hills | $8,494 | $17,998 | $8,498 | $18,002 |
| California State University-Bakersfield | $9,071 | $18,575 | $9,130 | $18,634 |
| University of California-System Administration Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $8,554 | $18,058 | $8,681 | $18,185 |
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 $18,215 when a student lives on campus and $24,303 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 | - |
| Modesto Junior College | - | - | $19,432 | $4,428 | - |
| California State University-Fresno | $11,634 | $4,198 | $15,684 | $5,805 | - |
| California State University-Dominguez Hills | $16,886 | $3,714 | $20,258 | $7,546 | - |
| California State University-Bakersfield | $14,430 | $3,782 | $16,316 | $6,424 | - |
| University of California-System Administration Central Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $14,317 | $3,898 | $18,224 | $6,079 | - |