Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $22,869 when living on campus and $29,346 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $32,327 when living on campus and $38,804 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 Mesa College | $1,150 | $9,094 | $938 | - | $35,164 |
| Antelope Valley Community College District | $1,124 | $8,228 | $900 | - | $15,232 |
| San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus | $7,060 | $18,940 | $908 | - | $22,240 |
| University of Massachusetts Global | - | $12,520 | $936 | - | $22,776 |
| California State University-Channel Islands | $6,817 | $18,697 | $906 | $17,914 | $26,540 |
| California State University-Chancellors Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $4,038 | $13,496 | $918 | $17,914 | $24,390 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,038 for in-state students and $13,496 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.05% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $18,940 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 Mesa College | $1,144 | $7,440 | $1,150 | $9,094 |
| Antelope Valley Community College District | $1,124 | $7,724 | $1,124 | $8,228 |
| San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus | $6,593 | $18,473 | $7,060 | $18,940 |
| University of Massachusetts Global | $12,520 | $12,520 | - | $12,520 |
| California State University-Channel Islands | $6,817 | $18,697 | $6,817 | $18,697 |
| California State University-Chancellors Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $5,640 | $12,971 | $4,038 | $13,496 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,251 for state residents and $15,519 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.82% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-Channel Islands requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,680 and University of Massachusetts Global has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $12,762.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| San Diego Mesa College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Antelope Valley Community College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Massachusetts Global | $13,030 | $13,030 | - | $13,282 |
| California State University-Channel Islands | $8,251 | $17,755 | $8,251 | $17,755 |
| California State University-Chancellors Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $10,641 | $15,393 | $8,251 | $15,519 |
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 $17,914 when a student lives on campus and $24,390 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| San Diego Mesa College | - | - | $30,736 | $4,428 | - |
| Antelope Valley Community College District | - | - | $11,900 | $3,332 | - |
| San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus | - | - | $17,100 | $5,140 | - |
| University of Massachusetts Global | - | - | $17,272 | $5,504 | - |
| California State University-Channel Islands | $14,200 | $3,714 | $19,970 | $6,570 | - |
| California State University-Chancellors Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $14,200 | $3,714 | $19,396 | $4,995 | - |