Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $29,260 when living on campus and $32,075 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $41,782 when living on campus and $44,596 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 | ||
Skyline College | $1,332 | $11,384 | $1,971 | - | $37,201 |
San Diego Mesa College | $1,150 | $9,094 | $938 | - | $35,164 |
Rio Hondo College | $1,388 | $9,884 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
Foothill College | $1,565 | $12,320 | $1,794 | - | $27,294 |
University of California-Santa Cruz | $14,560 | $45,337 | $1,315 | $24,431 | $22,961 |
Antelope Valley Community College District | $1,124 | $8,228 | $900 | - | $15,232 |
Average | $3,520 | $16,041 | $1,309 | $24,431 | $27,246 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $3,520 for in-state students and $16,041 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.49% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of California-Santa Cruz requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $45,337 and Antelope Valley Community College District has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,228 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Skyline College | $1,362 | $9,508 | $1,332 | $11,384 |
San Diego Mesa College | $1,144 | $7,440 | $1,150 | $9,094 |
Rio Hondo College | $1,388 | $9,884 | $1,388 | $9,884 |
Foothill College | $1,565 | $11,510 | $1,565 | $12,320 |
University of California-Santa Cruz | $14,240 | $44,312 | $14,560 | $45,337 |
Antelope Valley Community College District | $1,124 | $7,724 | $1,124 | $8,228 |
Average | $3,471 | $15,063 | $3,520 | $16,041 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $14,855 for state residents and $29,957 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-Santa Cruz requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $27,366 and University of California-Santa Cruz has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $27,366.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Skyline College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
San Diego Mesa College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Rio Hondo College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Foothill College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
University of California-Santa Cruz | $14,213 | $29,315 | $14,855 | $29,957 |
Antelope Valley Community College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Average | $14,213 | $29,315 | $14,855 | $29,957 |
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 $24,431 when a student lives on campus and $27,246 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) | |
Skyline College | - | - | $31,288 | $5,913 | - |
San Diego Mesa College | - | - | $30,736 | $4,428 | - |
Rio Hondo College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
Foothill College | - | - | $20,793 | $6,501 | - |
University of California-Santa Cruz | $18,785 | $5,646 | $16,697 | $6,264 | - |
Antelope Valley Community College District | - | - | $11,900 | $3,332 | - |
Average | $18,785 | $5,646 | $21,808 | $5,438 | - |