Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $27,751 when living on campus and $29,674 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $38,391 when living on campus and $40,314 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 | ||
| Santa Monica College | $1,156 | $9,316 | $1,746 | - | $15,818 |
| San Francisco State University | $7,424 | $19,304 | $1,099 | $21,933 | $25,623 |
| Naval Postgraduate School | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| California State University-Monterey Bay | $7,437 | $19,317 | $864 | $20,418 | $27,854 |
| Los Angeles Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| North Orange County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $5,339 | $15,979 | $1,236 | $21,176 | $23,098 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,290 for in-state students and $14,310 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.43% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-Monterey Bay requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,317 and Santa Monica College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,316 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Santa Monica College | $1,150 | $9,094 | $1,156 | $9,316 |
| San Francisco State University | $7,524 | $19,404 | $7,424 | $19,304 |
| Naval Postgraduate School | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California State University-Monterey Bay | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Los Angeles Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| North Orange County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $4,337 | $14,249 | $4,290 | $14,310 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,858 for state residents and $18,362 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.54% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, San Francisco State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,680 and San Francisco State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,680.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Santa Monica College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| San Francisco State University | $8,958 | $18,462 | $8,858 | $18,362 |
| Naval Postgraduate School | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California State University-Monterey Bay | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Los Angeles Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| North Orange County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $8,958 | $18,462 | $8,858 | $18,362 |
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 $21,176 when a student lives on campus and $23,098 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Santa Monica College | - | - | $11,556 | $4,262 | - |
| San Francisco State University | $17,955 | $3,978 | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Naval Postgraduate School | - | ||||
| California State University-Monterey Bay | $16,413 | $4,005 | $20,923 | $6,931 | - |
| Los Angeles Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| North Orange County Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $17,184 | $3,992 | $17,303 | $5,795 | - |