Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $31,993 when living on campus and $33,230 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $43,873 when living on campus and $45,110 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 | ||
California State University-Los Angeles | $6,818 | $18,698 | $1,011 | $25,516 | $26,209 |
California State University-Fullerton | $7,073 | $18,953 | $965 | $22,602 | $24,383 |
Average | $6,946 | $18,826 | $988 | $24,059 | $25,296 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,946 for in-state students and $18,826 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.21% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-Fullerton requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $18,953 and California State University-Los Angeles has the lowest tuition & fees of $18,698 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
California State University-Los Angeles | $6,805 | $18,685 | $6,818 | $18,698 |
California State University-Fullerton | $7,007 | $18,887 | $7,073 | $18,953 |
Average | $6,906 | $18,786 | $6,946 | $18,826 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,380 for state residents and $17,884 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.22% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-Los Angeles requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,680 and California State University-Los Angeles has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,680.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
California State University-Los Angeles | $8,239 | $17,743 | $8,252 | $17,756 |
California State University-Fullerton | $8,441 | $17,945 | $8,507 | $18,011 |
Average | $8,340 | $17,844 | $8,380 | $17,884 |
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 $24,059 when a student lives on campus and $25,296 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) | |
California State University-Los Angeles | $18,658 | $6,858 | $19,539 | $6,670 | - |
California State University-Fullerton | $18,348 | $4,254 | $18,464 | $5,919 | - |
Average | $18,503 | $5,556 | $19,002 | $6,295 | - |