Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,928 when living on campus and $32,808 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $37,800 when living on campus and $43,680 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 | ||
| MiraCosta College | $1,152 | $9,120 | $938 | - | $31,708 |
| 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 |
| California State University-Dominguez Hills | $7,064 | $18,944 | $1,106 | $20,600 | $27,804 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | $7,439 | $19,319 | $995 | $20,371 | $23,863 |
| Average | $4,978 | $15,851 | $1,173 | $20,776 | $26,656 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,978 for in-state students and $15,851 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.64% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University Maritime Academy requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,552 and MiraCosta College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,120 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| MiraCosta College | $1,152 | $8,448 | $1,152 | $9,120 |
| Foothill College | $1,565 | $11,510 | $1,565 | $12,320 |
| California State University Maritime Academy | $7,116 | $18,996 | $7,672 | $19,552 |
| California State University-Dominguez Hills | $7,060 | $18,940 | $7,064 | $18,944 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | $7,439 | $19,319 | $7,439 | $19,319 |
| Average | $4,866 | $15,443 | $4,978 | $15,851 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,686 for state residents and $18,190 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.01% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-Dominguez Hills requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,680 and California State University-Dominguez Hills has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,680.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| MiraCosta College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Foothill College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California State University Maritime Academy | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California State University-Dominguez Hills | $8,494 | $17,998 | $8,498 | $18,002 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | $8,873 | $18,377 | $8,873 | $18,377 |
| Average | $8,684 | $18,188 | $8,686 | $18,190 |
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 $20,776 when a student lives on campus and $26,656 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| MiraCosta College | - | - | $27,280 | $4,428 | - |
| Foothill College | - | - | $20,793 | $6,501 | - |
| California State University Maritime Academy | $13,976 | $7,382 | $13,852 | $8,761 | - |
| California State University-Dominguez Hills | $16,886 | $3,714 | $20,258 | $7,546 | - |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | $16,330 | $4,041 | $17,936 | $5,927 | - |
| Average | $15,731 | $5,046 | $20,024 | $6,633 | - |