Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,103 when living on campus and $31,678 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $42,135 when living on campus and $45,709 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 | ||
| West Los Angeles College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| San Francisco State University | $7,424 | $19,304 | $1,099 | $21,933 | $25,623 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt | $7,913 | $19,793 | $836 | $16,908 | $17,722 |
| University of California-San Diego | $15,265 | $46,042 | $1,307 | $21,933 | $21,112 |
| California State University-Dominguez Hills | $7,064 | $18,944 | $1,106 | $20,600 | $27,804 |
| Bakersfield College | $1,430 | $10,310 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Average | $6,722 | $20,754 | $1,037 | $20,344 | $23,918 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,722 for in-state students and $20,754 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.65% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of California-San Diego requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $46,042 and West Los Angeles College has the lowest tuition & fees of $10,130 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| West Los Angeles College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
| San Francisco State University | $7,524 | $19,404 | $7,424 | $19,304 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt | $7,864 | $19,744 | $7,913 | $19,793 |
| University of California-San Diego | $14,906 | $44,978 | $15,265 | $46,042 |
| California State University-Dominguez Hills | $7,060 | $18,940 | $7,064 | $18,944 |
| Bakersfield College | $1,430 | $9,560 | $1,430 | $10,310 |
| Average | $6,670 | $20,416 | $6,722 | $20,754 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,310 for state residents and $21,213 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.69% 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 San Francisco 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 | |
| West Los Angeles College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| San Francisco State University | $8,958 | $18,462 | $8,858 | $18,362 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt | $9,298 | $18,802 | $9,347 | $18,851 |
| University of California-San Diego | $13,903 | $29,005 | $14,535 | $29,637 |
| California State University-Dominguez Hills | $8,494 | $17,998 | $8,498 | $18,002 |
| Bakersfield College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $10,163 | $21,067 | $10,310 | $21,213 |
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 $20,344 when a student lives on campus and $23,918 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| West Los Angeles College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| San Francisco State University | $17,955 | $3,978 | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt | $13,166 | $3,742 | $13,980 | $3,742 | - |
| University of California-San Diego | $17,198 | $4,735 | $15,566 | $5,546 | - |
| California State University-Dominguez Hills | $16,886 | $3,714 | $20,258 | $7,546 | - |
| Bakersfield College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Average | $16,301 | $4,042 | $18,016 | $5,902 | - |