Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,653 when living on campus and $27,825 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $34,179 when living on campus and $35,351 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 | ||
| California State University-Fullerton | $7,073 | $18,953 | $965 | $22,602 | $24,383 |
| Antelope Valley Community College District | $1,124 | $8,228 | $900 | - | $15,232 |
| Naval Postgraduate School | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus | $1,152 | $9,120 | $938 | - | $31,708 |
| Teachers College of San Joaquin | - | $6,270 | - | - | - |
| California State University-Chancellors Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $3,116 | $10,643 | $934 | $22,602 | $23,774 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,099 for in-state students and $13,591 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.14% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-Fullerton requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $18,953 and Teachers College of San Joaquin has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,120 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| California State University-Fullerton | $7,007 | $18,887 | $7,073 | $18,953 |
| Antelope Valley Community College District | $1,124 | $7,724 | $1,124 | $8,228 |
| Naval Postgraduate School | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Teachers College of San Joaquin | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California State University-Chancellors Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $4,066 | $13,306 | $4,099 | $13,591 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,507 for state residents and $18,011 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.37% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-Fullerton requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,680 and Teachers College of San Joaquin has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $6,827.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| California State University-Fullerton | $8,441 | $17,945 | $8,507 | $18,011 |
| Antelope Valley Community College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Naval Postgraduate School | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Teachers College of San Joaquin | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California State University-Chancellors Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $8,441 | $17,945 | $8,507 | $18,011 |
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 $22,602 when a student lives on campus and $23,774 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| California State University-Fullerton | $18,348 | $4,254 | $18,464 | $5,919 | - |
| Antelope Valley Community College District | - | - | $11,900 | $3,332 | - |
| Naval Postgraduate School | - | ||||
| MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus | - | - | $27,280 | $4,428 | - |
| Teachers College of San Joaquin | - | - | - | - | - |
| California State University-Chancellors Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $18,348 | $4,254 | $19,215 | $4,560 | - |