Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $29,569 when living on campus and $37,752 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $42,169 when living on campus and $50,352 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-East Bay | $7,583 | $20,183 | $1,029 | $21,531 | $28,940 |
| California State University-Long Beach | $7,374 | $19,974 | $1,562 | $20,058 | $29,016 |
| Average | $7,479 | $20,079 | $1,296 | $20,795 | $28,978 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,479 for in-state students and $20,079 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.17% compared to the previous year.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| California State University-East Bay | $7,055 | $18,935 | $7,583 | $20,183 |
| California State University-Long Beach | $7,008 | $18,888 | $7,374 | $19,974 |
| Average | $7,032 | $18,912 | $7,479 | $20,079 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,003 for state residents and $19,083 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.19% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-East Bay requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $17,688 and California State University-East Bay has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $17,688.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| California State University-East Bay | $8,489 | $17,993 | $9,107 | $19,187 |
| California State University-Long Beach | $8,442 | $17,946 | $8,898 | $18,978 |
| Average | $8,466 | $17,970 | $9,003 | $19,083 |
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 2024-2025, the average living costs of selected colleges is $20,795 when a student lives on campus and $28,978 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-East Bay | $17,831 | $3,700 | $22,924 | $6,016 | $4,667 |
| California State University-Long Beach | $15,612 | $4,446 | $22,086 | $6,930 | $5,850 |
| Average | $16,722 | $4,073 | $22,505 | $6,473 | $5,259 |
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