Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $27,524 when living on campus and $29,547 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $37,649 when living on campus and $39,672 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 | ||
San Jose State University | $7,992 | $19,872 | $938 | $23,380 | $24,341 |
California State University-East Bay | $7,055 | $18,935 | $1,003 | $20,458 | $28,228 |
California State University-Chico | $8,064 | $19,944 | $1,052 | $18,914 | $15,948 |
Antelope Valley Community College District | $1,124 | $8,228 | $900 | - | $15,232 |
University of Massachusetts Global | - | $12,520 | $936 | - | $22,776 |
California State University-San Marcos | $7,739 | $19,619 | $1,018 | $17,866 | $26,544 |
Average | $6,395 | $16,520 | $975 | $20,155 | $22,178 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,395 for in-state students and $16,520 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.77% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-Chico requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,944 and Antelope Valley Community College District has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,228 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
San Jose State University | $7,899 | $19,779 | $7,992 | $19,872 |
California State University-East Bay | $6,995 | $18,875 | $7,055 | $18,935 |
California State University-Chico | $7,972 | $19,852 | $8,064 | $19,944 |
Antelope Valley Community College District | $1,124 | $7,724 | $1,124 | $8,228 |
University of Massachusetts Global | $12,520 | $12,520 | - | $12,520 |
California State University-San Marcos | $7,733 | $19,613 | $7,739 | $19,619 |
Average | $7,374 | $16,394 | $6,395 | $16,520 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,145 for state residents and $17,576 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.57% 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
San Jose State University | $9,333 | $18,837 | $9,426 | $18,930 |
California State University-East Bay | $8,429 | $17,933 | $8,489 | $17,993 |
California State University-Chico | $9,406 | $18,910 | $9,498 | $19,002 |
Antelope Valley Community College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
University of Massachusetts Global | $13,030 | $13,030 | - | $13,282 |
California State University-San Marcos | $9,167 | $18,671 | $9,168 | $18,672 |
Average | $9,873 | $17,476 | $9,145 | $17,576 |
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 $20,155 when a student lives on campus and $22,178 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) | |
San Jose State University | $19,866 | $3,514 | $19,431 | $4,910 | - |
California State University-East Bay | $16,480 | $3,978 | $21,375 | $6,853 | - |
California State University-Chico | $16,020 | $2,894 | $11,280 | $4,668 | - |
Antelope Valley Community College District | - | - | $11,900 | $3,332 | - |
University of Massachusetts Global | - | - | $17,272 | $5,504 | - |
California State University-San Marcos | $14,152 | $3,714 | $20,254 | $6,290 | - |
Average | $16,630 | $3,525 | $16,919 | $5,260 | - |