Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $22,203 when living on campus and $27,523 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $30,015 when living on campus and $35,334 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
Santa Monica College | $1,156 | $9,316 | $1,746 | - | $15,818 |
Modesto Junior College | $1,270 | $8,870 | $938 | - | $23,860 |
California State University-Bakersfield | $7,696 | $19,576 | $1,068 | $18,212 | $22,740 |
MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus | $1,152 | $9,120 | $938 | - | $31,708 |
Teachers College of San Joaquin | - | $6,270 | - | - | - |
Foothill-De Anza Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Average | $2,819 | $10,630 | $1,173 | $18,212 | $23,532 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $2,819 for in-state students and $10,630 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.75% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-Bakersfield requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,576 and Teachers College of San Joaquin has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,120 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Santa Monica College | $1,150 | $9,094 | $1,156 | $9,316 |
Modesto Junior College | $1,276 | $7,308 | $1,270 | $8,870 |
California State University-Bakersfield | $7,637 | $19,517 | $7,696 | $19,576 |
MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus | $1,152 | $8,448 | $1,152 | $9,120 |
Teachers College of San Joaquin | $5,896 | $5,896 | - | $6,270 |
Foothill-De Anza Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $3,422 | $10,053 | $2,819 | $10,630 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,130 for state residents and $12,806 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.49% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-Bakersfield requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,680 and Teachers College of San Joaquin has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $6,827.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Santa Monica College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Modesto Junior College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
California State University-Bakersfield | $9,071 | $18,575 | $9,130 | $18,634 |
MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Teachers College of San Joaquin | $6,413 | $6,413 | - | $6,977 |
Foothill-De Anza Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $7,742 | $12,494 | $9,130 | $12,806 |
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 $18,212 when a student lives on campus and $23,532 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
Santa Monica College | - | - | $11,556 | $4,262 | - |
Modesto Junior College | - | - | $19,432 | $4,428 | - |
California State University-Bakersfield | $14,430 | $3,782 | $16,316 | $6,424 | - |
MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus | - | - | $27,280 | $4,428 | - |
Teachers College of San Joaquin | - | - | - | - | - |
Foothill-De Anza Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
Average | $14,430 | $3,782 | $18,646 | $4,886 | - |