Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $32,396 when living on campus and $32,198 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $50,880 when living on campus and $50,682 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 | ||
| San Diego State University | $8,290 | $20,170 | $908 | $24,874 | $22,250 |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $13,747 | $44,524 | $1,574 | $22,710 | $23,756 |
| University of California-Irvine | $14,237 | $45,014 | $1,550 | $23,264 | $22,123 |
| Antelope Valley Community College District | $1,124 | $8,228 | $900 | - | $15,232 |
| California State University-San Marcos | $7,739 | $19,619 | $1,018 | $17,866 | $26,544 |
| Average | $9,027 | $27,511 | $1,190 | $22,179 | $21,981 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,027 for in-state students and $27,511 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.99% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of California-Irvine requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $45,014 and Antelope Valley Community College District has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,228 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| San Diego State University | $8,174 | $20,054 | $8,290 | $20,170 |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $13,401 | $43,473 | $13,747 | $44,524 |
| University of California-Irvine | $13,939 | $44,011 | $14,237 | $45,014 |
| Antelope Valley Community College District | $1,124 | $7,724 | $1,124 | $8,228 |
| California State University-San Marcos | $7,733 | $19,613 | $7,739 | $19,619 |
| Average | $8,874 | $26,975 | $9,027 | $27,511 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,763 for state residents and $24,066 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.38% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of California-Los Angeles requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $27,366 and San Diego 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 | |
| San Diego State University | $9,608 | $19,112 | $9,724 | $19,228 |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $13,322 | $28,424 | $13,883 | $28,985 |
| University of California-Irvine | $13,645 | $28,747 | $14,275 | $29,377 |
| Antelope Valley Community College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California State University-San Marcos | $9,167 | $18,671 | $9,168 | $18,672 |
| Average | $11,436 | $23,739 | $11,763 | $24,066 |
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 $22,179 when a student lives on campus and $21,981 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| San Diego State University | $21,630 | $3,244 | $17,110 | $5,140 | - |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $17,148 | $5,562 | $17,436 | $6,320 | - |
| University of California-Irvine | $18,423 | $4,841 | $16,216 | $5,907 | - |
| Antelope Valley Community College District | - | - | $11,900 | $3,332 | - |
| California State University-San Marcos | $14,152 | $3,714 | $20,254 | $6,290 | - |
| Average | $17,838 | $4,340 | $16,583 | $5,398 | - |