Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,759 when living on campus and $32,466 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $44,659 when living on campus and $48,366 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
California State University-San Bernardino | $7,675 | $19,555 | $788 | $16,734 | $23,326 |
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $11,075 | $30,995 | $1,089 | $20,157 | $20,979 |
Average | $9,375 | $25,275 | $939 | $18,446 | $22,153 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,375 for in-state students and $25,275 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.21% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $30,995 and California State University-San Bernardino has the lowest tuition & fees of $19,555 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
California State University-San Bernardino | $7,486 | $19,366 | $7,675 | $19,555 |
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $10,319 | $28,229 | $11,075 | $30,995 |
Average | $8,903 | $23,798 | $9,375 | $25,275 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,809 for state residents and $20,313 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.38% 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
California State University-San Bernardino | $8,920 | $18,424 | $9,109 | $18,613 |
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $11,753 | $21,257 | $12,509 | $22,013 |
Average | $10,337 | $19,841 | $10,809 | $20,313 |
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 $18,446 when a student lives on campus and $22,153 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
California State University-San Bernardino | $12,996 | $3,738 | $17,005 | $6,321 | - |
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $17,220 | $2,937 | $18,042 | $2,937 | - |
Average | $15,108 | $3,338 | $17,524 | $4,629 | - |