Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $23,546 when living on campus and $31,037 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $33,866 when living on campus and $41,357 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 | ||
Shasta College | $1,197 | $8,277 | $1,152 | $9,904 | $27,514 |
California State University-Los Angeles | $6,818 | $18,698 | $1,011 | $25,516 | $26,209 |
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 |
Bakersfield College | $1,430 | $10,310 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
Rancho Santiago Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Average | $4,963 | $15,283 | $991 | $17,592 | $25,082 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,963 for in-state students and $15,283 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.35% 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Shasta College | $1,191 | $8,271 | $1,197 | $8,277 |
California State University-Los Angeles | $6,805 | $18,685 | $6,818 | $18,698 |
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 |
Bakersfield College | $1,430 | $9,560 | $1,430 | $10,310 |
Rancho Santiago Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $4,910 | $15,080 | $4,963 | $15,283 |
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 0.48% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-Los Angeles requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,680 and California State University-Los Angeles 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 | |
Shasta College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
California State University-Los Angeles | $8,239 | $17,743 | $8,252 | $17,756 |
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 |
Bakersfield College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Rancho Santiago Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $8,743 | $18,247 | $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 $17,592 when a student lives on campus and $25,082 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) | |
Shasta College | $5,475 | $4,429 | $23,085 | $4,429 | - |
California State University-Los Angeles | $18,658 | $6,858 | $19,539 | $6,670 | - |
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 | - |
Bakersfield College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
Rancho Santiago Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
Average | $12,890 | $4,702 | $19,075 | $6,007 | - |