Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $45,795 when living on campus and $51,175 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 | ||
| Point Loma Nazarene University | $43,550 | $938 | $16,380 | $25,624 | |
| Pacific States University | $9,810 | $1,800 | - | $19,900 | |
| Dominican School of Philosophy & Theology | $21,480 | $150 | - | - | |
| Biola University | $46,704 | $1,200 | $15,102 | $15,102 | |
| California Jazz Conservatory | $23,700 | $938 | - | $23,859 | |
| American Conservatory Theater | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $29,049 | $1,005 | $15,741 | $21,121 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $30,941 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.68% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Biola University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $46,704 and Pacific States University has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,810 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Point Loma Nazarene University | $41,100 | $43,550 | ||
| Pacific States University | $8,827 | $9,810 | ||
| Dominican School of Philosophy & Theology | This school does not have undergraduate programs. | |||
| Biola University | $44,382 | $46,704 | ||
| California Jazz Conservatory | $22,800 | $23,700 | ||
| American Conservatory Theater | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $29,277 | $30,941 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,730 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.30% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Biola University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $12,420 and Pacific States University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $7,200.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Point Loma Nazarene University | $11,880 | $11,880 | ||
| Pacific States University | $7,890 | $7,890 | ||
| Dominican School of Philosophy & Theology | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Biola University | $12,006 | $12,420 | ||
| California Jazz Conservatory | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| American Conservatory Theater | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $10,592 | $10,730 | ||
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 $15,741 when a student lives on campus and $21,121 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Point Loma Nazarene University | $12,850 | $3,530 | $20,232 | $5,392 | - |
| Pacific States University | - | - | $17,200 | $2,700 | - |
| Dominican School of Philosophy & Theology | - | - | - | - | - |
| Biola University | $11,234 | $3,868 | $11,234 | $3,868 | - |
| California Jazz Conservatory | - | - | $19,431 | $4,428 | - |
| American Conservatory Theater | - | ||||
| Average | $12,042 | $3,699 | $17,024 | $4,097 | - |