Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $27,317 when living on campus and $33,635 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 | ||
| Pacific States University | $9,810 | $1,800 | - | $19,900 | |
| San Francisco Bay University | $8,775 | $1,210 | $12,150 | $15,000 | |
| Golden Gate University | $31,243 | $1,920 | - | $17,600 | |
| Bethesda University | $7,220 | $400 | - | $17,066 | |
| University of Massachusetts Global | - | $12,520 | $936 | - | $22,776 |
| Average | $13,914 | $1,253 | $12,150 | $18,468 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $13,914 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 44.06% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Golden Gate University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $31,243 and Bethesda University has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,220 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Pacific States University | $8,827 | $9,810 | ||
| San Francisco Bay University | $8,720 | $8,775 | ||
| Golden Gate University | $11,343 | $31,243 | ||
| Bethesda University | $6,880 | $7,220 | ||
| University of Massachusetts Global | $12,520 | $12,520 | - | $12,520 |
| Average | $12,520 | $9,658 | $13,914 | |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,755 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -4.17% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Golden Gate University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,815 and Bethesda University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $6,300.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Pacific States University | $7,890 | $7,890 | ||
| San Francisco Bay University | $8,900 | $8,955 | ||
| Golden Gate University | $19,875 | $17,070 | ||
| Bethesda University | $6,420 | $6,580 | ||
| University of Massachusetts Global | $13,030 | $13,030 | - | $13,282 |
| Average | $13,030 | $11,223 | $10,755 | |
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 $12,150 when a student lives on campus and $18,468 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Pacific States University | - | - | $17,200 | $2,700 | - |
| San Francisco Bay University | $9,200 | $2,950 | $12,000 | $3,000 | - |
| Golden Gate University | - | - | $13,200 | $4,400 | - |
| Bethesda University | - | - | $11,066 | $6,000 | - |
| University of Massachusetts Global | - | - | $17,272 | $5,504 | - |
| Average | $9,200 | $2,950 | $14,148 | $4,321 | - |