Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $16,761 when living on campus and $20,575 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $25,312 when living on campus and $29,127 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 | ||
| The University of West Florida | $6,360 | $19,241 | $1,600 | $15,456 | $17,106 |
| Palm Beach State College | $3,050 | $10,910 | $2,700 | - | $19,980 |
| Northwest Florida State College | $3,246 | $11,625 | $1,440 | - | $13,316 |
| Chipola College | $3,120 | $8,950 | $800 | $7,495 | $9,736 |
| College of Central Florida | $2,710 | $10,517 | $1,400 | - | $16,312 |
| University of South Florida-St Petersburg | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $3,697 | $12,249 | $1,588 | $11,476 | $15,290 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $3,697 for in-state students and $12,249 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.75% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, The University of West Florida requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,241 and Chipola College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,950 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| The University of West Florida | $5,776 | $18,658 | $6,360 | $19,241 |
| Palm Beach State College | $3,050 | $10,910 | $3,050 | $10,910 |
| Northwest Florida State College | $3,246 | $11,752 | $3,246 | $11,625 |
| Chipola College | $3,120 | $8,950 | $3,120 | $8,950 |
| College of Central Florida | $2,710 | $10,517 | $2,710 | $10,517 |
| University of South Florida-St Petersburg | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $3,580 | $12,157 | $3,697 | $12,249 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,062 for state residents and $24,894 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are stayed the same compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, The University of West Florida requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $22,166 and The University of West Florida has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $22,166.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| The University of West Florida | $9,062 | $24,894 | $9,062 | $24,894 |
| Palm Beach State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Northwest Florida State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Chipola College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| College of Central Florida | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of South Florida-St Petersburg | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $9,062 | $24,894 | $9,062 | $24,894 |
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 $11,476 when a student lives on campus and $15,290 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| The University of West Florida | $12,432 | $3,024 | $14,082 | $3,024 | - |
| Palm Beach State College | - | - | $12,825 | $7,155 | - |
| Northwest Florida State College | - | - | $8,930 | $4,386 | - |
| Chipola College | $4,560 | $2,935 | $5,388 | $4,348 | - |
| College of Central Florida | - | - | $11,259 | $5,053 | - |
| University of South Florida-St Petersburg | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $8,496 | $2,980 | $10,497 | $4,793 | - |