Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $27,696 when living on campus and $30,994 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $38,186 when living on campus and $41,484 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 Francisco State University | $7,424 | $19,304 | $1,099 | $21,933 | $25,623 |
| California State University-Chico | $8,064 | $19,944 | $1,052 | $18,914 | $15,948 |
| California State University-Stanislaus | $7,826 | $19,706 | $1,038 | $16,442 | $25,384 |
| San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus | $7,060 | $18,940 | $908 | - | $22,240 |
| University of Massachusetts Global | - | $12,520 | $936 | - | $22,776 |
| Rancho Santiago Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $7,594 | $18,083 | $1,007 | $19,096 | $22,394 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,594 for in-state students and $18,083 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.61% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-Chico requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,944 and University of Massachusetts Global has the lowest tuition & fees of $12,520 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| San Francisco State University | $7,524 | $19,404 | $7,424 | $19,304 |
| California State University-Chico | $7,972 | $19,852 | $8,064 | $19,944 |
| California State University-Stanislaus | $7,734 | $19,614 | $7,826 | $19,706 |
| San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus | $6,593 | $18,473 | $7,060 | $18,940 |
| University of Massachusetts Global | $12,520 | $12,520 | - | $12,520 |
| Rancho Santiago Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $8,469 | $17,973 | $7,594 | $18,083 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,205 for state residents and $17,353 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.49% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, San Francisco State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,680 and University of Massachusetts Global has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $12,762.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| San Francisco State University | $8,958 | $18,462 | $8,858 | $18,362 |
| California State University-Chico | $9,406 | $18,910 | $9,498 | $19,002 |
| California State University-Stanislaus | $9,168 | $18,672 | $9,260 | $18,764 |
| San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Massachusetts Global | $13,030 | $13,030 | - | $13,282 |
| Rancho Santiago Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $10,141 | $17,269 | $9,205 | $17,353 |
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 $19,096 when a student lives on campus and $22,394 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| San Francisco State University | $17,955 | $3,978 | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| California State University-Chico | $16,020 | $2,894 | $11,280 | $4,668 | - |
| California State University-Stanislaus | $12,728 | $3,714 | $19,752 | $5,632 | - |
| San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus | - | - | $17,100 | $5,140 | - |
| University of Massachusetts Global | - | - | $17,272 | $5,504 | - |
| Rancho Santiago Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $15,568 | $3,529 | $16,967 | $5,427 | - |