Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $27,892 when living on campus and $32,602 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $38,666 when living on campus and $43,376 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 | ||
| San Jose State University | $7,992 | $19,872 | $938 | $23,380 | $24,341 |
| Foothill College | $1,565 | $12,320 | $1,794 | - | $27,294 |
| California State University-Northridge | $7,095 | $18,975 | $1,284 | $15,892 | $24,736 |
| California State University-East Bay | $7,055 | $18,935 | $1,003 | $20,458 | $28,228 |
| California State University-Fullerton | $7,073 | $18,953 | $965 | $22,602 | $24,383 |
| University of Massachusetts Global | - | $12,520 | $936 | - | $22,776 |
| Average | $6,156 | $16,929 | $1,153 | $20,583 | $25,293 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,156 for in-state students and $16,929 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.05% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, San Jose State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,872 and Foothill College has the lowest tuition & fees of $12,320 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| San Jose State University | $7,899 | $19,779 | $7,992 | $19,872 |
| Foothill College | $1,565 | $11,510 | $1,565 | $12,320 |
| California State University-Northridge | $7,069 | $18,949 | $7,095 | $18,975 |
| California State University-East Bay | $6,995 | $18,875 | $7,055 | $18,935 |
| California State University-Fullerton | $7,007 | $18,887 | $7,073 | $18,953 |
| University of Massachusetts Global | $12,520 | $12,520 | - | $12,520 |
| Average | $7,176 | $16,753 | $6,156 | $16,929 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,738 for state residents and $17,250 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.58% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, San Jose State University 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 | |
| San Jose State University | $9,333 | $18,837 | $9,426 | $18,930 |
| Foothill College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California State University-Northridge | $8,503 | $18,007 | $8,529 | $18,033 |
| California State University-East Bay | $8,429 | $17,933 | $8,489 | $17,993 |
| California State University-Fullerton | $8,441 | $17,945 | $8,507 | $18,011 |
| University of Massachusetts Global | $13,030 | $13,030 | - | $13,282 |
| Average | $9,547 | $17,150 | $8,738 | $17,250 |
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 $20,583 when a student lives on campus and $25,293 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| San Jose State University | $19,866 | $3,514 | $19,431 | $4,910 | - |
| Foothill College | - | - | $20,793 | $6,501 | - |
| California State University-Northridge | $12,648 | $3,244 | $20,306 | $4,430 | - |
| California State University-East Bay | $16,480 | $3,978 | $21,375 | $6,853 | - |
| California State University-Fullerton | $18,348 | $4,254 | $18,464 | $5,919 | - |
| University of Massachusetts Global | - | - | $17,272 | $5,504 | - |
| Average | $16,836 | $3,748 | $19,607 | $5,686 | - |