Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $27,913 when living on campus and $32,632 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $44,806 when living on campus and $49,525 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 | ||
San Diego State University | $8,290 | $20,170 | $908 | $24,874 | $22,250 |
San Diego Mesa College | $1,150 | $9,094 | $938 | - | $35,164 |
California State University-Fullerton | $7,073 | $18,953 | $965 | $22,602 | $24,383 |
California State University-Fresno | $6,980 | $18,860 | $938 | $15,832 | $21,489 |
University of California-Hastings College of Law | - | $46,753 | - | - | - |
University of California-System Administration Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Average | $5,873 | $22,766 | $937 | $21,103 | $25,822 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,873 for in-state students and $16,769 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.32% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, San Diego State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $20,170 and San Diego Mesa College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,094 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
San Diego State University | $8,174 | $20,054 | $8,290 | $20,170 |
San Diego Mesa College | $1,144 | $7,440 | $1,150 | $9,094 |
California State University-Fullerton | $7,007 | $18,887 | $7,073 | $18,953 |
California State University-Fresno | $6,663 | $18,543 | $6,980 | $18,860 |
University of California-Hastings College of Law | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
University of California-System Administration Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $5,747 | $16,231 | $5,873 | $16,769 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,882 for state residents and $25,478 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -2.34% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of California-Hastings College of Law requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $43,917 and San Diego 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 | |
San Diego State University | $9,608 | $19,112 | $9,724 | $19,228 |
San Diego Mesa College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
California State University-Fullerton | $8,441 | $17,945 | $8,507 | $18,011 |
California State University-Fresno | $8,097 | $17,601 | $8,414 | $17,918 |
University of California-Hastings College of Law | $49,696 | $49,696 | - | $46,753 |
University of California-System Administration Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $18,961 | $26,089 | $8,882 | $25,478 |
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 $21,103 when a student lives on campus and $25,822 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) | |
San Diego State University | $21,630 | $3,244 | $17,110 | $5,140 | - |
San Diego Mesa College | - | - | $30,736 | $4,428 | - |
California State University-Fullerton | $18,348 | $4,254 | $18,464 | $5,919 | - |
California State University-Fresno | $11,634 | $4,198 | $15,684 | $5,805 | - |
University of California-Hastings College of Law | - | - | - | - | - |
University of California-System Administration Central Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
Average | $17,204 | $3,899 | $20,499 | $5,323 | - |