Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $27,855 when living on campus and $34,730 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $43,194 when living on campus and $50,069 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 | ||
| Sonoma State University | $8,190 | $20,070 | $822 | $18,262 | $24,320 |
| San Diego Mesa College | $1,150 | $9,094 | $938 | - | $35,164 |
| Foothill College | $1,565 | $12,320 | $1,794 | - | $27,294 |
| University of California-San Diego | $15,265 | $46,042 | $1,307 | $21,933 | $21,112 |
| California State University-Chancellors Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| San Diego Community College District-District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $6,543 | $21,882 | $1,215 | $20,098 | $26,973 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,543 for in-state students and $21,882 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.36% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of California-San Diego requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $46,042 and San Diego Mesa College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,094 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Sonoma State University | $8,060 | $19,940 | $8,190 | $20,070 |
| San Diego Mesa College | $1,144 | $7,440 | $1,150 | $9,094 |
| Foothill College | $1,565 | $11,510 | $1,565 | $12,320 |
| University of California-San Diego | $14,906 | $44,978 | $15,265 | $46,042 |
| California State University-Chancellors Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| San Diego Community College District-District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $6,419 | $20,967 | $6,543 | $21,882 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,080 for state residents and $24,383 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.59% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of California-San Diego requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $27,366 and Sonoma 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 | |
| Sonoma State University | $9,494 | $18,998 | $9,624 | $19,128 |
| San Diego Mesa College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Foothill College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of California-San Diego | $13,903 | $29,005 | $14,535 | $29,637 |
| California State University-Chancellors Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| San Diego Community College District-District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $11,699 | $24,002 | $12,080 | $24,383 |
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 $20,098 when a student lives on campus and $26,973 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Sonoma State University | $15,770 | $2,492 | $19,430 | $4,890 | - |
| San Diego Mesa College | - | - | $30,736 | $4,428 | - |
| Foothill College | - | - | $20,793 | $6,501 | - |
| University of California-San Diego | $17,198 | $4,735 | $15,566 | $5,546 | - |
| California State University-Chancellors Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| San Diego Community College District-District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $16,484 | $3,614 | $21,631 | $5,341 | - |