Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $27,695 when living on campus and $27,743 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $39,638 when living on campus and $39,686 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 | ||
| West Los Angeles College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Solano Community College | $1,172 | $8,900 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Santa Ana College | $1,180 | $9,460 | $938 | - | $25,650 |
| University of California-Irvine | $14,237 | $45,014 | $1,550 | $23,264 | $22,123 |
| Bakersfield College | $1,430 | $10,310 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Antelope Valley Community College District | $1,124 | $8,228 | $900 | - | $15,232 |
| Average | $3,397 | $15,340 | $1,034 | $23,264 | $23,312 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $3,397 for in-state students and $15,340 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.82% 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 | |
| West Los Angeles College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
| Solano Community College | $1,172 | $7,028 | $1,172 | $8,900 |
| Santa Ana College | $1,180 | $8,788 | $1,180 | $9,460 |
| University of California-Irvine | $13,939 | $44,011 | $14,237 | $45,014 |
| Bakersfield College | $1,430 | $9,560 | $1,430 | $10,310 |
| Antelope Valley Community College District | $1,124 | $7,724 | $1,124 | $8,228 |
| Average | $3,347 | $14,497 | $3,397 | $15,340 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $14,275 for state residents and $29,377 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.19% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of California-Irvine requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $27,366 and University of California-Irvine has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $27,366.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| West Los Angeles College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Solano Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Santa Ana College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of California-Irvine | $13,645 | $28,747 | $14,275 | $29,377 |
| Bakersfield College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Antelope Valley Community College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $13,645 | $28,747 | $14,275 | $29,377 |
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 $23,264 when a student lives on campus and $23,312 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| West Los Angeles College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Solano Community College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Santa Ana College | - | - | $20,232 | $5,418 | - |
| University of California-Irvine | $18,423 | $4,841 | $16,216 | $5,907 | - |
| Bakersfield College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Antelope Valley Community College District | - | - | $11,900 | $3,332 | - |
| Average | $18,423 | $4,841 | $17,774 | $5,539 | - |