Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $31,576 when living on campus and $36,577 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $54,504 when living on campus and $59,506 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 | ||
| Skyline College | $1,332 | $11,384 | $1,971 | - | $37,201 |
| California State University Maritime Academy | $7,672 | $19,552 | $1,032 | $21,358 | $22,613 |
| University of California-Irvine | $14,237 | $45,014 | $1,550 | $23,264 | $22,123 |
| University of California-Hastings College of Law | - | $46,753 | - | - | - |
| Yosemite Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $7,747 | $30,676 | $1,518 | $22,311 | $27,312 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,747 for in-state students and $25,317 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.74% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of California-Irvine requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $45,014 and Skyline College has the lowest tuition & fees of $11,384 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Skyline College | $1,362 | $9,508 | $1,332 | $11,384 |
| California State University Maritime Academy | $7,116 | $18,996 | $7,672 | $19,552 |
| University of California-Irvine | $13,939 | $44,011 | $14,237 | $45,014 |
| University of California-Hastings College of Law | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Yosemite Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $7,472 | $24,172 | $7,747 | $25,317 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $14,275 for state residents and $38,065 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -2.95% 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 University of California-Irvine has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $27,366.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Skyline College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California State University Maritime Academy | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of California-Irvine | $13,645 | $28,747 | $14,275 | $29,377 |
| University of California-Hastings College of Law | $49,696 | $49,696 | - | $46,753 |
| Yosemite Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $31,671 | $39,222 | $14,275 | $38,065 |
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 $22,311 when a student lives on campus and $27,312 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Skyline College | - | - | $31,288 | $5,913 | - |
| California State University Maritime Academy | $13,976 | $7,382 | $13,852 | $8,761 | - |
| University of California-Irvine | $18,423 | $4,841 | $16,216 | $5,907 | - |
| University of California-Hastings College of Law | - | - | - | - | - |
| Yosemite Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $16,200 | $6,112 | $20,452 | $6,860 | - |