Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,599 when living on campus and $32,103 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $36,519 when living on campus and $43,023 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
Shasta College | $1,197 | $8,277 | $1,152 | $9,904 | $27,514 |
California State University Maritime Academy | $7,672 | $19,552 | $1,032 | $21,358 | $22,613 |
California State University-Long Beach | $7,008 | $18,888 | $1,490 | $19,918 | $23,114 |
California State University-Fullerton | $7,073 | $18,953 | $965 | $22,602 | $24,383 |
California State University-San Marcos | $7,739 | $19,619 | $1,018 | $17,866 | $26,544 |
Los Angeles Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Average | $6,138 | $17,058 | $1,131 | $18,330 | $24,834 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,138 for in-state students and $17,058 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.90% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-San Marcos requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,619 and Shasta College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,277 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Shasta College | $1,191 | $8,271 | $1,197 | $8,277 |
California State University Maritime Academy | $7,116 | $18,996 | $7,672 | $19,552 |
California State University-Long Beach | $6,884 | $18,764 | $7,008 | $18,888 |
California State University-Fullerton | $7,007 | $18,887 | $7,073 | $18,953 |
California State University-San Marcos | $7,733 | $19,613 | $7,739 | $19,619 |
Los Angeles Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $5,986 | $16,906 | $6,138 | $17,058 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,706 for state residents and $18,210 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.35% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-Long Beach requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,680 and California State University-Long Beach has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,680.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Shasta College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
California State University Maritime Academy | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
California State University-Long Beach | $8,318 | $17,822 | $8,442 | $17,946 |
California State University-Fullerton | $8,441 | $17,945 | $8,507 | $18,011 |
California State University-San Marcos | $9,167 | $18,671 | $9,168 | $18,672 |
Los Angeles Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $8,642 | $18,146 | $8,706 | $18,210 |
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 $18,330 when a student lives on campus and $24,834 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
Shasta College | $5,475 | $4,429 | $23,085 | $4,429 | - |
California State University Maritime Academy | $13,976 | $7,382 | $13,852 | $8,761 | - |
California State University-Long Beach | $15,612 | $4,306 | $17,166 | $5,948 | - |
California State University-Fullerton | $18,348 | $4,254 | $18,464 | $5,919 | - |
California State University-San Marcos | $14,152 | $3,714 | $20,254 | $6,290 | - |
Los Angeles Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
Average | $13,513 | $4,817 | $18,564 | $6,269 | - |