Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $34,428 when living on campus and $37,138 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $55,756 when living on campus and $58,466 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 | ||
| University of California-San Diego | $15,265 | $46,042 | $1,307 | $21,933 | $21,112 |
| University of California-Berkeley | $14,850 | $45,627 | $1,273 | $28,930 | $24,194 |
| California State University-East Bay | $7,055 | $18,935 | $1,003 | $20,458 | $28,228 |
| California State University-Channel Islands | $6,817 | $18,697 | $906 | $17,914 | $26,540 |
| California State University-Chancellors Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Los Angeles Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $10,997 | $32,325 | $1,122 | $22,309 | $25,019 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,997 for in-state students and $32,325 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.80% 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-Channel Islands has the lowest tuition & fees of $18,697 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of California-San Diego | $14,906 | $44,978 | $15,265 | $46,042 |
| University of California-Berkeley | $14,395 | $44,467 | $14,850 | $45,627 |
| California State University-East Bay | $6,995 | $18,875 | $7,055 | $18,935 |
| California State University-Channel Islands | $6,817 | $18,697 | $6,817 | $18,697 |
| California State University-Chancellors Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Los Angeles Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $10,778 | $31,754 | $10,997 | $32,325 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,634 for state residents and $23,937 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.57% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of California-San Diego requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $27,366 and California State University-East Bay has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,680.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of California-San Diego | $13,903 | $29,005 | $14,535 | $29,637 |
| University of California-Berkeley | $14,476 | $29,578 | $15,261 | $30,363 |
| California State University-East Bay | $8,429 | $17,933 | $8,489 | $17,993 |
| California State University-Channel Islands | $8,251 | $17,755 | $8,251 | $17,755 |
| California State University-Chancellors Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Los Angeles Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $11,265 | $23,568 | $11,634 | $23,937 |
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 $22,309 when a student lives on campus and $25,019 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| University of California-San Diego | $17,198 | $4,735 | $15,566 | $5,546 | - |
| University of California-Berkeley | $22,692 | $6,238 | $17,614 | $6,580 | - |
| California State University-East Bay | $16,480 | $3,978 | $21,375 | $6,853 | - |
| California State University-Channel Islands | $14,200 | $3,714 | $19,970 | $6,570 | - |
| California State University-Chancellors Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Los Angeles Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $17,643 | $4,666 | $18,631 | $6,387 | - |