Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $19,796 when living on campus and $18,152 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $28,356 when living on campus and $26,712 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 | ||
| South Florida State College | $3,165 | $11,859 | $1,200 | - | $10,159 |
| Polk State College | $3,366 | $12,272 | $2,000 | - | $12,035 |
| Northwest Florida State College | $3,246 | $11,625 | $1,440 | - | $13,316 |
| Florida SouthWestern State College | $3,401 | $12,979 | $1,950 | $14,638 | $17,349 |
| Eastern Florida State College | $2,496 | $9,739 | $300 | $15,928 | $15,336 |
| University of South Florida-Sarasota-Manatee | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $3,135 | $11,695 | $1,378 | $15,283 | $13,639 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $3,135 for in-state students and $11,695 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -2.28% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Florida SouthWestern State College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $12,979 and Eastern Florida State College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,739 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| South Florida State College | $3,165 | $11,859 | $3,165 | $11,859 |
| Polk State College | $3,366 | $12,271 | $3,366 | $12,272 |
| Northwest Florida State College | $3,246 | $11,752 | $3,246 | $11,625 |
| Florida SouthWestern State College | $3,401 | $12,979 | $3,401 | $12,979 |
| Eastern Florida State College | $2,791 | $10,976 | $2,496 | $9,739 |
| University of South Florida-Sarasota-Manatee | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $3,194 | $11,967 | $3,135 | $11,695 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| South Florida State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Polk State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Northwest Florida State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Florida SouthWestern State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Eastern Florida State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of South Florida-Sarasota-Manatee | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | - | - | ||
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 $15,283 when a student lives on campus and $13,639 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| South Florida State College | - | - | $5,920 | $4,239 | - |
| Polk State College | - | - | $8,339 | $3,696 | - |
| Northwest Florida State College | - | - | $8,930 | $4,386 | - |
| Florida SouthWestern State College | $10,044 | $4,594 | $12,755 | $4,594 | - |
| Eastern Florida State College | $10,402 | $5,526 | $9,810 | $5,526 | - |
| University of South Florida-Sarasota-Manatee | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $10,223 | $5,060 | $9,151 | $4,488 | - |