Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $23,179 when living on campus and $30,137 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $32,613 when living on campus and $39,570 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 | ||
| Solano Community College | $1,172 | $8,900 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| San Diego Mesa College | $1,150 | $9,094 | $938 | - | $35,164 |
| Santa Ana College | $1,180 | $9,460 | $938 | - | $25,650 |
| California State University Maritime Academy | $7,672 | $19,552 | $1,032 | $21,358 | $22,613 |
| California State University-Fresno | $6,980 | $18,860 | $938 | $15,832 | $21,489 |
| University of Massachusetts Global | - | $12,520 | $936 | - | $22,776 |
| Average | $3,631 | $13,064 | $953 | $18,595 | $25,553 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $3,631 for in-state students and $13,064 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.92% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University Maritime Academy requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,552 and Solano Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,900 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Solano Community College | $1,172 | $7,028 | $1,172 | $8,900 |
| San Diego Mesa College | $1,144 | $7,440 | $1,150 | $9,094 |
| Santa Ana College | $1,180 | $8,788 | $1,180 | $9,460 |
| California State University Maritime Academy | $7,116 | $18,996 | $7,672 | $19,552 |
| California State University-Fresno | $6,663 | $18,543 | $6,980 | $18,860 |
| University of Massachusetts Global | $12,520 | $12,520 | - | $12,520 |
| Average | $4,966 | $12,219 | $3,631 | $13,064 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,414 for state residents and $15,600 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.86% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-Fresno requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,680 and University of Massachusetts Global has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $12,762.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Solano Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| San Diego Mesa College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Santa Ana College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California State University Maritime Academy | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California State University-Fresno | $8,097 | $17,601 | $8,414 | $17,918 |
| University of Massachusetts Global | $13,030 | $13,030 | - | $13,282 |
| Average | $10,564 | $15,316 | $8,414 | $15,600 |
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 $18,595 when a student lives on campus and $25,553 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Solano Community College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| San Diego Mesa College | - | - | $30,736 | $4,428 | - |
| Santa Ana College | - | - | $20,232 | $5,418 | - |
| California State University Maritime Academy | $13,976 | $7,382 | $13,852 | $8,761 | - |
| California State University-Fresno | $11,634 | $4,198 | $15,684 | $5,805 | - |
| University of Massachusetts Global | - | - | $17,272 | $5,504 | - |
| Average | $12,805 | $5,790 | $19,535 | $6,018 | - |