Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $31,330 when living on campus and $33,709 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $48,372 when living on campus and $50,751 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 | ||
| Foothill College | $1,565 | $12,320 | $1,794 | - | $27,294 |
| California State University Maritime Academy | $7,672 | $19,552 | $1,032 | $21,358 | $22,613 |
| 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 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $11,075 | $30,995 | $1,089 | $20,157 | $20,979 |
| North Orange County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $8,451 | $25,494 | $1,294 | $21,584 | $23,963 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,451 for in-state students and $25,494 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.35% 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 | |
| Foothill College | $1,565 | $11,510 | $1,565 | $12,320 |
| California State University Maritime Academy | $7,116 | $18,996 | $7,672 | $19,552 |
| University of California-Berkeley | $14,395 | $44,467 | $14,850 | $45,627 |
| 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 |
| North Orange County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $8,093 | $24,430 | $8,451 | $25,494 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,100 for state residents and $23,470 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.28% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of California-Berkeley requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $27,366 and California State University-Northridge has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,680.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Foothill College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California State University Maritime Academy | 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 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $11,753 | $21,257 | $12,509 | $22,013 |
| North Orange County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $11,577 | $22,947 | $12,100 | $23,470 |
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 $21,584 when a student lives on campus and $23,963 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Foothill College | - | - | $20,793 | $6,501 | - |
| California State University Maritime Academy | $13,976 | $7,382 | $13,852 | $8,761 | - |
| University of California-Berkeley | $22,692 | $6,238 | $17,614 | $6,580 | - |
| 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 | - |
| North Orange County Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $16,634 | $4,950 | $18,121 | $5,842 | - |