Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,590 when living on campus and $32,144 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $41,478 when living on campus and $45,032 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 | ||
| California State University Maritime Academy | $7,672 | $19,552 | $1,032 | $21,358 | $22,613 |
| California State University-Dominguez Hills | $7,064 | $18,944 | $1,106 | $20,600 | $27,804 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | $7,439 | $19,319 | $995 | $20,371 | $23,863 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $11,075 | $30,995 | $1,089 | $20,157 | $20,979 |
| Bakersfield College | $1,430 | $10,310 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| San Mateo County Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $6,936 | $19,824 | $1,032 | $20,622 | $24,176 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,936 for in-state students and $19,824 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.29% 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 Bakersfield College has the lowest tuition & fees of $10,310 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| California State University Maritime Academy | $7,116 | $18,996 | $7,672 | $19,552 |
| California State University-Dominguez Hills | $7,060 | $18,940 | $7,064 | $18,944 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | $7,439 | $19,319 | $7,439 | $19,319 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $10,319 | $28,229 | $11,075 | $30,995 |
| Bakersfield College | $1,430 | $9,560 | $1,430 | $10,310 |
| San Mateo County Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $6,673 | $19,009 | $6,936 | $19,824 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,960 for state residents and $19,464 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.32% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-Dominguez Hills requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,680 and California State University-Dominguez Hills has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,680.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| California State University Maritime Academy | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California State University-Dominguez Hills | $8,494 | $17,998 | $8,498 | $18,002 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | $8,873 | $18,377 | $8,873 | $18,377 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $11,753 | $21,257 | $12,509 | $22,013 |
| Bakersfield College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| San Mateo County Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $9,707 | $19,211 | $9,960 | $19,464 |
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 $20,622 when a student lives on campus and $24,176 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| California State University Maritime Academy | $13,976 | $7,382 | $13,852 | $8,761 | - |
| California State University-Dominguez Hills | $16,886 | $3,714 | $20,258 | $7,546 | - |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | $16,330 | $4,041 | $17,936 | $5,927 | - |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $17,220 | $2,937 | $18,042 | $2,937 | - |
| Bakersfield College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| San Mateo County Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $16,103 | $4,519 | $17,904 | $6,273 | - |