Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,908 when living on campus and $29,193 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $37,608 when living on campus and $39,893 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 Francisco State University | $7,424 | $19,304 | $1,099 | $21,933 | $25,623 |
| Foothill College | $1,565 | $12,320 | $1,794 | - | $27,294 |
| California State University-Long Beach | $7,008 | $18,888 | $1,490 | $19,918 | $23,114 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | $7,439 | $19,319 | $995 | $20,371 | $23,863 |
| Antelope Valley Community College District | $1,124 | $8,228 | $900 | - | $15,232 |
| Average | $4,912 | $15,612 | $1,256 | $20,741 | $23,025 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,912 for in-state students and $15,612 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.74% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,319 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 Francisco State University | $7,524 | $19,404 | $7,424 | $19,304 |
| Foothill College | $1,565 | $11,510 | $1,565 | $12,320 |
| California State University-Long Beach | $6,884 | $18,764 | $7,008 | $18,888 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | $7,439 | $19,319 | $7,439 | $19,319 |
| Antelope Valley Community College District | $1,124 | $7,724 | $1,124 | $8,228 |
| Average | $4,907 | $15,344 | $4,912 | $15,612 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,724 for state residents and $18,228 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.04% 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 | |
| San Francisco State University | $8,958 | $18,462 | $8,858 | $18,362 |
| Foothill College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California State University-Long Beach | $8,318 | $17,822 | $8,442 | $17,946 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | $8,873 | $18,377 | $8,873 | $18,377 |
| Antelope Valley Community College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $8,716 | $18,220 | $8,724 | $18,228 |
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 $20,741 when a student lives on campus and $23,025 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| San Francisco State University | $17,955 | $3,978 | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Foothill College | - | - | $20,793 | $6,501 | - |
| California State University-Long Beach | $15,612 | $4,306 | $17,166 | $5,948 | - |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | $16,330 | $4,041 | $17,936 | $5,927 | - |
| Antelope Valley Community College District | - | - | $11,900 | $3,332 | - |
| Average | $16,632 | $4,108 | $17,445 | $5,580 | - |