Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $32,497 when living on campus and $33,883 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $48,820 when living on campus and $50,206 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 Diego State University | $8,290 | $20,170 | $908 | $24,874 | $22,250 |
| Foothill College | $1,565 | $12,320 | $1,794 | - | $27,294 |
| University of California-Berkeley | $14,850 | $45,627 | $1,273 | $28,930 | $24,194 |
| California State University-Northridge | $7,095 | $18,975 | $1,284 | $15,892 | $24,736 |
| Los Angeles Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $7,950 | $24,273 | $1,315 | $23,232 | $24,619 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,950 for in-state students and $24,273 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.22% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of California-Berkeley requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $45,627 and Foothill College has the lowest tuition & fees of $12,320 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| San Diego State University | $8,174 | $20,054 | $8,290 | $20,170 |
| Foothill College | $1,565 | $11,510 | $1,565 | $12,320 |
| University of California-Berkeley | $14,395 | $44,467 | $14,850 | $45,627 |
| California State University-Northridge | $7,069 | $18,949 | $7,095 | $18,975 |
| Los Angeles Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $7,801 | $23,745 | $7,950 | $24,273 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,171 for state residents and $22,541 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.39% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of California-Berkeley requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $27,366 and San Diego State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,680.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| San Diego State University | $9,608 | $19,112 | $9,724 | $19,228 |
| Foothill College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of California-Berkeley | $14,476 | $29,578 | $15,261 | $30,363 |
| California State University-Northridge | $8,503 | $18,007 | $8,529 | $18,033 |
| Los Angeles Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $10,862 | $22,232 | $11,171 | $22,541 |
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 $23,232 when a student lives on campus and $24,619 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| San Diego State University | $21,630 | $3,244 | $17,110 | $5,140 | - |
| Foothill College | - | - | $20,793 | $6,501 | - |
| University of California-Berkeley | $22,692 | $6,238 | $17,614 | $6,580 | - |
| California State University-Northridge | $12,648 | $3,244 | $20,306 | $4,430 | - |
| Los Angeles Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $18,990 | $4,242 | $18,956 | $5,663 | - |