Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $22,064 when living on campus and $21,866 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $32,694 when living on campus and $32,496 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 |
| Polk State College | $3,366 | $12,272 | $2,000 | - | $12,035 |
| Palm Beach State College | $3,050 | $10,910 | $2,700 | - | $19,980 |
| Indian River State College | $2,764 | $10,201 | $1,350 | - | $13,940 |
| Florida Polytechnic University | $4,940 | $21,005 | $1,200 | $16,940 | $16,940 |
| University of South Florida-St Petersburg | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $4,096 | $14,726 | $1,770 | $16,198 | $16,000 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,096 for in-state students and $14,726 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.80% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Florida Polytechnic University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $21,005 and Indian River State College has the lowest tuition & fees of $10,201 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 |
| Polk State College | $3,366 | $12,271 | $3,366 | $12,272 |
| Palm Beach State College | $3,050 | $10,910 | $3,050 | $10,910 |
| Indian River State College | $2,764 | $10,201 | $2,764 | $10,201 |
| Florida Polytechnic University | $4,940 | $21,004 | $4,940 | $21,005 |
| University of South Florida-St Petersburg | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $3,979 | $14,609 | $4,096 | $14,726 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,784 for state residents and $22,446 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 Florida Polytechnic University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $6,930.
| 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 |
| Polk State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Palm Beach State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Indian River State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Florida Polytechnic University | $8,506 | $19,998 | $8,506 | $19,998 |
| University of South Florida-St Petersburg | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $8,784 | $22,446 | $8,784 | $22,446 |
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 $16,198 when a student lives on campus and $16,000 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 | - |
| Polk State College | - | - | $8,339 | $3,696 | - |
| Palm Beach State College | - | - | $12,825 | $7,155 | - |
| Indian River State College | - | - | $8,670 | $5,270 | - |
| Florida Polytechnic University | $12,940 | $4,000 | $12,940 | $4,000 | - |
| University of South Florida-St Petersburg | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $12,686 | $3,512 | $11,371 | $4,629 | - |