Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $33,921 when living on campus and $35,470 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $59,522 when living on campus and $61,072 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 | ||
University of California-Santa Barbara | $14,965 | $45,742 | $1,482 | $24,140 | $21,492 |
University of California-San Diego | $15,265 | $46,042 | $1,307 | $21,933 | $21,112 |
California State University-Northridge | $7,095 | $18,975 | $1,284 | $15,892 | $24,736 |
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $11,075 | $30,995 | $1,089 | $20,157 | $20,979 |
University of California-Hastings College of Law | - | $46,753 | - | - | - |
Los Angeles Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Average | $12,100 | $37,701 | $1,291 | $20,531 | $22,080 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,100 for in-state students and $35,439 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.59% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of California-San Diego requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $46,042 and California State University-Northridge has the lowest tuition & fees of $18,975 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
University of California-Santa Barbara | $14,617 | $44,689 | $14,965 | $45,742 |
University of California-San Diego | $14,906 | $44,978 | $15,265 | $46,042 |
California State University-Northridge | $7,069 | $18,949 | $7,095 | $18,975 |
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $10,319 | $28,229 | $11,075 | $30,995 |
University of California-Hastings College of Law | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Los Angeles Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $11,728 | $34,211 | $12,100 | $35,439 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,507 for state residents and $29,198 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.65% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of California-Hastings College of Law requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $43,917 and California State University-Northridge 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 | |
University of California-Santa Barbara | $13,872 | $28,974 | $14,453 | $29,555 |
University of California-San Diego | $13,903 | $29,005 | $14,535 | $29,637 |
California State University-Northridge | $8,503 | $18,007 | $8,529 | $18,033 |
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $11,753 | $21,257 | $12,509 | $22,013 |
University of California-Hastings College of Law | $49,696 | $49,696 | - | $46,753 |
Los Angeles Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $19,545 | $29,388 | $12,507 | $29,198 |
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 $20,531 when a student lives on campus and $22,080 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) | |
University of California-Santa Barbara | $18,684 | $5,456 | $15,416 | $6,076 | - |
University of California-San Diego | $17,198 | $4,735 | $15,566 | $5,546 | - |
California State University-Northridge | $12,648 | $3,244 | $20,306 | $4,430 | - |
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $17,220 | $2,937 | $18,042 | $2,937 | - |
University of California-Hastings College of Law | - | - | - | - | - |
Los Angeles Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
Average | $16,438 | $4,093 | $17,333 | $4,747 | - |