Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $21,118 when living on campus and $26,505 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $30,535 when living on campus and $35,922 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 | ||
| Solano Community College | $1,172 | $8,900 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Rio Hondo College | $1,388 | $9,884 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt | $7,913 | $19,793 | $836 | $16,908 | $17,722 |
| California State University-Northridge | $7,095 | $18,975 | $1,284 | $15,892 | $24,736 |
| Antelope Valley Community College District | $1,124 | $8,228 | $900 | - | $15,232 |
| Average | $3,738 | $13,156 | $979 | $16,400 | $21,787 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $3,738 for in-state students and $13,156 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.87% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,793 and Antelope Valley Community College District has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,228 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Solano Community College | $1,172 | $7,028 | $1,172 | $8,900 |
| Rio Hondo College | $1,388 | $9,884 | $1,388 | $9,884 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt | $7,864 | $19,744 | $7,913 | $19,793 |
| California State University-Northridge | $7,069 | $18,949 | $7,095 | $18,975 |
| Antelope Valley Community College District | $1,124 | $7,724 | $1,124 | $8,228 |
| Average | $3,723 | $12,666 | $3,738 | $13,156 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,938 for state residents and $18,442 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.20% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,680 and California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,680.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Solano Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Rio Hondo College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt | $9,298 | $18,802 | $9,347 | $18,851 |
| California State University-Northridge | $8,503 | $18,007 | $8,529 | $18,033 |
| Antelope Valley Community College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $8,901 | $18,405 | $8,938 | $18,442 |
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 $16,400 when a student lives on campus and $21,787 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Solano Community College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Rio Hondo College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt | $13,166 | $3,742 | $13,980 | $3,742 | - |
| California State University-Northridge | $12,648 | $3,244 | $20,306 | $4,430 | - |
| Antelope Valley Community College District | - | - | $11,900 | $3,332 | - |
| Average | $12,907 | $3,493 | $17,010 | $4,778 | - |