Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $21,569 when living on campus and $32,243 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $31,706 when living on campus and $42,381 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 | ||
| Shasta College | $1,197 | $8,277 | $1,152 | $9,904 | $27,514 |
| MiraCosta College | $1,152 | $9,120 | $938 | - | $31,708 |
| California State University-San Bernardino | $7,675 | $19,555 | $788 | $16,734 | $23,326 |
| California State University-Bakersfield | $7,696 | $19,576 | $1,068 | $18,212 | $22,740 |
| California State University-Channel Islands | $6,817 | $18,697 | $906 | $17,914 | $26,540 |
| Average | $4,907 | $15,045 | $970 | $15,691 | $26,366 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,907 for in-state students and $15,045 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.25% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-Bakersfield requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,576 and Shasta College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,277 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Shasta College | $1,191 | $8,271 | $1,197 | $8,277 |
| MiraCosta College | $1,152 | $8,448 | $1,152 | $9,120 |
| California State University-San Bernardino | $7,486 | $19,366 | $7,675 | $19,555 |
| California State University-Bakersfield | $7,637 | $19,517 | $7,696 | $19,576 |
| California State University-Channel Islands | $6,817 | $18,697 | $6,817 | $18,697 |
| Average | $4,857 | $14,860 | $4,907 | $15,045 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,830 for state residents and $18,334 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.45% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-San Bernardino requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,680 and California State University-San Bernardino has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,680.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Shasta College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| MiraCosta College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California State University-San Bernardino | $8,920 | $18,424 | $9,109 | $18,613 |
| California State University-Bakersfield | $9,071 | $18,575 | $9,130 | $18,634 |
| California State University-Channel Islands | $8,251 | $17,755 | $8,251 | $17,755 |
| Average | $8,747 | $18,251 | $8,830 | $18,334 |
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 $15,691 when a student lives on campus and $26,366 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Shasta College | $5,475 | $4,429 | $23,085 | $4,429 | - |
| MiraCosta College | - | - | $27,280 | $4,428 | - |
| California State University-San Bernardino | $12,996 | $3,738 | $17,005 | $6,321 | - |
| California State University-Bakersfield | $14,430 | $3,782 | $16,316 | $6,424 | - |
| California State University-Channel Islands | $14,200 | $3,714 | $19,970 | $6,570 | - |
| Average | $11,775 | $3,916 | $20,731 | $5,634 | - |