Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,407 when living on campus and $27,031 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $34,761 when living on campus and $36,386 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 | ||
| Modesto Junior College | $1,270 | $8,870 | $938 | - | $23,860 |
| California State University-Long Beach | $7,008 | $18,888 | $1,490 | $19,918 | $23,114 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | $7,439 | $19,319 | $995 | $20,371 | $23,863 |
| Antelope Valley Community College District | $1,124 | $8,228 | $900 | - | $15,232 |
| University of Massachusetts Global | - | $12,520 | $936 | - | $22,776 |
| Los Angeles Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $4,210 | $13,565 | $1,052 | $20,145 | $21,769 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,210 for in-state students and $13,565 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.34% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,319 and Antelope Valley Community College District has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,228 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Modesto Junior College | $1,276 | $7,308 | $1,270 | $8,870 |
| California State University-Long Beach | $6,884 | $18,764 | $7,008 | $18,888 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | $7,439 | $19,319 | $7,439 | $19,319 |
| Antelope Valley Community College District | $1,124 | $7,724 | $1,124 | $8,228 |
| University of Massachusetts Global | $12,520 | $12,520 | - | $12,520 |
| Los Angeles Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $5,849 | $13,127 | $4,210 | $13,565 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,658 for state residents and $16,535 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.76% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-Long Beach 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 | |
| Modesto Junior College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California State University-Long Beach | $8,318 | $17,822 | $8,442 | $17,946 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | $8,873 | $18,377 | $8,873 | $18,377 |
| Antelope Valley Community College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Massachusetts Global | $13,030 | $13,030 | - | $13,282 |
| Los Angeles Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $10,074 | $16,410 | $8,658 | $16,535 |
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 $20,145 when a student lives on campus and $21,769 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Modesto Junior College | - | - | $19,432 | $4,428 | - |
| California State University-Long Beach | $15,612 | $4,306 | $17,166 | $5,948 | - |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | $16,330 | $4,041 | $17,936 | $5,927 | - |
| Antelope Valley Community College District | - | - | $11,900 | $3,332 | - |
| University of Massachusetts Global | - | - | $17,272 | $5,504 | - |
| Los Angeles Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $15,971 | $4,174 | $16,741 | $5,028 | - |