Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $22,067 when living on campus and $30,268 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $31,624 when living on campus and $39,826 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 | ||
| Sonoma State University | $8,190 | $20,070 | $822 | $18,262 | $24,320 |
| Modesto Junior College | $1,270 | $8,870 | $938 | - | $23,860 |
| Feather River Community College District | $1,465 | $9,925 | $938 | $16,399 | $25,533 |
| San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus | $7,060 | $18,940 | $908 | - | $22,240 |
| MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus | $1,152 | $9,120 | $938 | - | $31,708 |
| University of California-System Administration Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $3,827 | $13,385 | $909 | $17,331 | $25,532 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $3,827 for in-state students and $13,385 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.06% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Sonoma State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $20,070 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 | |
| Sonoma State University | $8,060 | $19,940 | $8,190 | $20,070 |
| Modesto Junior College | $1,276 | $7,308 | $1,270 | $8,870 |
| Feather River Community College District | $1,461 | $9,531 | $1,465 | $9,925 |
| San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus | $6,593 | $18,473 | $7,060 | $18,940 |
| MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus | $1,152 | $8,448 | $1,152 | $9,120 |
| University of California-System Administration Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $3,708 | $12,740 | $3,827 | $13,385 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,624 for state residents and $19,128 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.68% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Sonoma State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,680 and Sonoma State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,680.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Sonoma State University | $9,494 | $18,998 | $9,624 | $19,128 |
| Modesto Junior College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Feather River Community College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of California-System Administration Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $9,494 | $18,998 | $9,624 | $19,128 |
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 $17,331 when a student lives on campus and $25,532 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Sonoma State University | $15,770 | $2,492 | $19,430 | $4,890 | - |
| Modesto Junior College | - | - | $19,432 | $4,428 | - |
| Feather River Community College District | $12,421 | $3,978 | $19,341 | $6,192 | - |
| San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus | - | - | $17,100 | $5,140 | - |
| MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus | - | - | $27,280 | $4,428 | - |
| University of California-System Administration Central Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $14,096 | $3,235 | $20,517 | $5,016 | - |