Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,995 when living on campus and $31,356 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $36,557 when living on campus and $41,917 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 | ||
| Modesto Junior College | $1,270 | $8,870 | $938 | - | $23,860 |
| Cypress College | $1,150 | $9,399 | $2,267 | - | $25,409 |
| California State University Maritime Academy | $7,672 | $19,552 | $1,032 | $21,358 | $22,613 |
| California State University-Bakersfield | $7,696 | $19,576 | $1,068 | $18,212 | $22,740 |
| California State University-Monterey Bay | $7,437 | $19,317 | $864 | $20,418 | $27,854 |
| California State University-Channel Islands | $6,817 | $18,697 | $906 | $17,914 | $26,540 |
| Average | $5,340 | $15,902 | $1,179 | $19,476 | $24,836 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,340 for in-state students and $15,902 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.04% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-Bakersfield requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,576 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 | |
| Modesto Junior College | $1,276 | $7,308 | $1,270 | $8,870 |
| Cypress College | $1,146 | $7,986 | $1,150 | $9,399 |
| California State University Maritime Academy | $7,116 | $18,996 | $7,672 | $19,552 |
| California State University-Bakersfield | $7,637 | $19,517 | $7,696 | $19,576 |
| California State University-Monterey Bay | $7,323 | $19,203 | $7,437 | $19,317 |
| California State University-Channel Islands | $6,817 | $18,697 | $6,817 | $18,697 |
| Average | $5,219 | $15,285 | $5,340 | $15,902 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,751 for state residents and $18,255 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.32% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-Bakersfield requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,680 and California State University-Bakersfield has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,680.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Modesto Junior College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cypress College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California State University Maritime Academy | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California State University-Bakersfield | $9,071 | $18,575 | $9,130 | $18,634 |
| California State University-Monterey Bay | $8,757 | $18,261 | $8,871 | $18,375 |
| California State University-Channel Islands | $8,251 | $17,755 | $8,251 | $17,755 |
| Average | $8,693 | $18,197 | $8,751 | $18,255 |
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 $19,476 when a student lives on campus and $24,836 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Modesto Junior College | - | - | $19,432 | $4,428 | - |
| Cypress College | - | - | $20,714 | $4,695 | - |
| California State University Maritime Academy | $13,976 | $7,382 | $13,852 | $8,761 | - |
| California State University-Bakersfield | $14,430 | $3,782 | $16,316 | $6,424 | - |
| California State University-Monterey Bay | $16,413 | $4,005 | $20,923 | $6,931 | - |
| California State University-Channel Islands | $14,200 | $3,714 | $19,970 | $6,570 | - |
| Average | $14,755 | $4,721 | $18,535 | $6,302 | - |