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Selected Colleges Comparison

Total CostsUndergraduateGraduateLiving Costs

Cost of Attendance (COA)

The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $34,062 when living on campus and $33,887 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $54,640 when living on campus and $54,466 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
2024 Cost Of Attendance Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateOn-CampusOff-Campus
Bakersfield College $1,430$10,310 $938 - $25,623
California State University-San Bernardino $7,675$19,555 $788 $16,734 $23,326
University of California-Berkeley $14,850$45,627 $1,273 $28,930 $24,194
University of California-Riverside $14,170$44,947 $1,748 $24,367 $19,533
Average$9,531$30,110$1,187$23,344$23,169

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,531 for in-state students and $30,110 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.64% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of California-Berkeley requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $45,627 and Bakersfield College has the lowest tuition & fees of $10,310 for undergraduate programs.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Bakersfield College $1,430$9,560$1,430$10,310
California State University-San Bernardino $7,486$19,366$7,675$19,555
University of California-Berkeley $14,395$44,467$14,850$45,627
University of California-Riverside $13,874$43,946$14,170$44,947
Average$9,296$29,335$9,531$30,110

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,912 for state residents and $26,148 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.07% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of California-Berkeley requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $27,366 and California State University-San Bernardino has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,680.
Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Bakersfield College This school does not have graduate schools programs.
California State University-San Bernardino $8,920$18,424$9,109$18,613
University of California-Berkeley $14,476$29,578$15,261$30,363
University of California-Riverside $13,749$28,851$14,366$29,468
Average$12,382$25,618$12,912$26,148

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 $23,344 when a student lives on campus and $23,169 when living off campus.
Living Costs Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther Expenses (living with family)
Bakersfield College
-- $19,431$6,192-
California State University-San Bernardino
$12,996$3,738 $17,005$6,321-
University of California-Berkeley
$22,692$6,238 $17,614$6,580-
University of California-Riverside
$19,433$4,934 $13,781$5,752-
Average$18,374 $4,970$16,958 $6,211-