Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $29,897 when living on campus and $32,811 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $40,473 when living on campus and $43,387 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 |
| California State University-Los Angeles | $6,818 | $18,698 | $1,011 | $25,516 | $26,209 |
| California State University-Long Beach | $7,008 | $18,888 | $1,490 | $19,918 | $23,114 |
| University of Massachusetts Global | - | $12,520 | $936 | - | $22,776 |
| California State University-Channel Islands | $6,817 | $18,697 | $906 | $17,914 | $26,540 |
| North Orange County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $7,159 | $17,735 | $1,056 | $21,682 | $24,596 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,159 for in-state students and $17,735 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.26% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, San Jose State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,872 and University of Massachusetts Global has the lowest tuition & fees of $12,520 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 |
| California State University-Los Angeles | $6,805 | $18,685 | $6,818 | $18,698 |
| California State University-Long Beach | $6,884 | $18,764 | $7,008 | $18,888 |
| University of Massachusetts Global | $12,520 | $12,520 | - | $12,520 |
| California State University-Channel Islands | $6,817 | $18,697 | $6,817 | $18,697 |
| North Orange County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $8,185 | $17,689 | $7,159 | $17,735 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,593 for state residents and $17,134 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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-Los Angeles | $8,239 | $17,743 | $8,252 | $17,756 |
| California State University-Long Beach | $8,318 | $17,822 | $8,442 | $17,946 |
| University of Massachusetts Global | $13,030 | $13,030 | - | $13,282 |
| California State University-Channel Islands | $8,251 | $17,755 | $8,251 | $17,755 |
| North Orange County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $9,434 | $17,037 | $8,593 | $17,134 |
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 $21,682 when a student lives on campus and $24,596 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 | - |
| California State University-Los Angeles | $18,658 | $6,858 | $19,539 | $6,670 | - |
| California State University-Long Beach | $15,612 | $4,306 | $17,166 | $5,948 | - |
| University of Massachusetts Global | - | - | $17,272 | $5,504 | - |
| California State University-Channel Islands | $14,200 | $3,714 | $19,970 | $6,570 | - |
| North Orange County Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $17,084 | $4,598 | $18,676 | $5,920 | - |