Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,172 when living on campus and $30,636 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $45,173 when living on campus and $47,638 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 | ||
| San Diego State University | $8,290 | $20,170 | $908 | $24,874 | $22,250 |
| California State University Maritime Academy | $7,672 | $19,552 | $1,032 | $21,358 | $22,613 |
| California State University-San Bernardino | $7,675 | $19,555 | $788 | $16,734 | $23,326 |
| University of California-Hastings College of Law | - | $46,753 | - | - | - |
| Bakersfield College | $1,430 | $10,310 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Los Angeles Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $6,267 | $23,268 | $917 | $20,989 | $23,453 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,267 for in-state students and $17,397 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.37% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, San Diego State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $20,170 and Bakersfield College has the lowest tuition & fees of $10,310 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| San Diego State University | $8,174 | $20,054 | $8,290 | $20,170 |
| California State University Maritime Academy | $7,116 | $18,996 | $7,672 | $19,552 |
| California State University-San Bernardino | $7,486 | $19,366 | $7,675 | $19,555 |
| University of California-Hastings College of Law | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Bakersfield College | $1,430 | $9,560 | $1,430 | $10,310 |
| Los Angeles Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $6,052 | $16,994 | $6,267 | $17,397 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,417 for state residents and $28,198 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -3.02% 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 San Diego State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,680.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| San Diego State University | $9,608 | $19,112 | $9,724 | $19,228 |
| California State University Maritime Academy | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California State University-San Bernardino | $8,920 | $18,424 | $9,109 | $18,613 |
| University of California-Hastings College of Law | $49,696 | $49,696 | - | $46,753 |
| Bakersfield College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Los Angeles Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $22,741 | $29,077 | $9,417 | $28,198 |
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 $20,989 when a student lives on campus and $23,453 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| San Diego State University | $21,630 | $3,244 | $17,110 | $5,140 | - |
| California State University Maritime Academy | $13,976 | $7,382 | $13,852 | $8,761 | - |
| California State University-San Bernardino | $12,996 | $3,738 | $17,005 | $6,321 | - |
| University of California-Hastings College of Law | - | - | - | - | - |
| Bakersfield College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Los Angeles Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $16,201 | $4,788 | $16,850 | $6,604 | - |