Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,287 when living on campus and $32,624 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $35,002 when living on campus and $42,339 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 Jose State University | $7,992 | $19,872 | $938 | $23,380 | $24,341 |
| MiraCosta College | $1,152 | $9,120 | $938 | - | $31,708 |
| Bakersfield College | $1,430 | $10,310 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus | $1,152 | $9,120 | $938 | - | $31,708 |
| California State University-Channel Islands | $6,817 | $18,697 | $906 | $17,914 | $26,540 |
| Average | $3,709 | $13,424 | $932 | $20,647 | $27,984 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $3,709 for in-state students and $13,424 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.37% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, San Jose State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,872 and MiraCosta College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,120 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| San Jose State University | $7,899 | $19,779 | $7,992 | $19,872 |
| MiraCosta College | $1,152 | $8,448 | $1,152 | $9,120 |
| Bakersfield College | $1,430 | $9,560 | $1,430 | $10,310 |
| MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus | $1,152 | $8,448 | $1,152 | $9,120 |
| California State University-Channel Islands | $6,817 | $18,697 | $6,817 | $18,697 |
| Average | $3,690 | $12,986 | $3,709 | $13,424 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,839 for state residents and $18,343 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.25% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, San Jose State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,680 and San Jose State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,680.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| San Jose State University | $9,333 | $18,837 | $9,426 | $18,930 |
| MiraCosta College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Bakersfield College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California State University-Channel Islands | $8,251 | $17,755 | $8,251 | $17,755 |
| Average | $8,792 | $18,296 | $8,839 | $18,343 |
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 $20,647 when a student lives on campus and $27,984 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| San Jose State University | $19,866 | $3,514 | $19,431 | $4,910 | - |
| MiraCosta College | - | - | $27,280 | $4,428 | - |
| Bakersfield College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus | - | - | $27,280 | $4,428 | - |
| California State University-Channel Islands | $14,200 | $3,714 | $19,970 | $6,570 | - |
| Average | $17,033 | $3,614 | $22,678 | $5,306 | - |