Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,020 when living on campus and $32,423 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $38,797 when living on campus and $43,200 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 | ||
| West Los Angeles College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Cypress College | $1,150 | $9,399 | $2,267 | - | $25,409 |
| 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 |
| California State University-San Marcos | $7,739 | $19,619 | $1,018 | $17,866 | $26,544 |
| California State University-Monterey Bay | $7,437 | $19,317 | $864 | $20,418 | $27,854 |
| Average | $5,243 | $16,019 | $1,177 | $21,601 | $26,004 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,243 for in-state students and $16,019 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.99% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-San Marcos requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,619 and Cypress College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,399 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| West Los Angeles College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
| Cypress College | $1,146 | $7,986 | $1,150 | $9,399 |
| 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 |
| California State University-San Marcos | $7,733 | $19,613 | $7,739 | $19,619 |
| California State University-Monterey Bay | $7,323 | $19,203 | $7,437 | $19,317 |
| Average | $5,209 | $15,707 | $5,243 | $16,019 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,700 for state residents and $18,204 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.27% 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| West Los Angeles College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cypress College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| 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 |
| California State University-San Marcos | $9,167 | $18,671 | $9,168 | $18,672 |
| California State University-Monterey Bay | $8,757 | $18,261 | $8,871 | $18,375 |
| Average | $8,651 | $18,155 | $8,700 | $18,204 |
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 $21,601 when a student lives on campus and $26,004 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| West Los Angeles College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Cypress College | - | - | $20,714 | $4,695 | - |
| 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 | - |
| California State University-San Marcos | $14,152 | $3,714 | $20,254 | $6,290 | - |
| California State University-Monterey Bay | $16,413 | $4,005 | $20,923 | $6,931 | - |
| Average | $16,893 | $4,708 | $19,888 | $6,116 | - |