Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $51,019 when living on campus and $55,713 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 | ||
| William Jessup University | $37,150 | $938 | $17,227 | $25,623 | |
| San Francisco Bay University | $8,775 | $1,210 | $12,150 | $15,000 | |
| Laguna College of Art and Design | $35,650 | $2,324 | $21,599 | $25,623 | |
| Biola University | $46,704 | $1,200 | $15,102 | $15,102 | |
| Holy Names University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Soka University of America | $37,450 | $938 | $16,676 | $24,880 | |
| Average | $33,146 | $1,322 | $16,551 | $21,246 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $32,070 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.74% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Biola University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $46,704 and San Francisco Bay University has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,775 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| William Jessup University | $37,150 | $37,150 | ||
| San Francisco Bay University | $8,720 | $8,775 | ||
| Laguna College of Art and Design | $34,600 | $35,650 | ||
| Biola University | $44,382 | $46,704 | ||
| Holy Names University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Soka University of America | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $31,213 | $32,070 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $19,009 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.16% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Laguna College of Art and Design requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $41,220 and San Francisco Bay University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $8,100.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| William Jessup University | $14,805 | $13,440 | ||
| San Francisco Bay University | $8,900 | $8,955 | ||
| Laguna College of Art and Design | $40,202 | $41,220 | ||
| Biola University | $12,006 | $12,420 | ||
| Holy Names University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Soka University of America | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $18,978 | $19,009 | ||
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 $16,551 when a student lives on campus and $21,246 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| William Jessup University | $13,249 | $3,978 | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| San Francisco Bay University | $9,200 | $2,950 | $12,000 | $3,000 | - |
| Laguna College of Art and Design | $18,071 | $3,528 | $20,232 | $5,391 | - |
| Biola University | $11,234 | $3,868 | $11,234 | $3,868 | - |
| Holy Names University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 2023) | ||||
| Soka University of America | $13,892 | $2,784 | $20,232 | $4,648 | - |
| Average | $13,129 | $3,422 | $16,626 | $4,620 | - |