Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $22,392 when living on campus and $31,224 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $33,235 when living on campus and $42,068 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 |
| Shasta College | $1,197 | $8,277 | $1,152 | $9,904 | $27,514 |
| Santa Monica College | $1,156 | $9,316 | $1,746 | - | $15,818 |
| California State University Maritime Academy | $7,672 | $19,552 | $1,032 | $21,358 | $22,613 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $11,075 | $30,995 | $1,089 | $20,157 | $20,979 |
| MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus | $1,152 | $9,120 | $938 | - | $31,708 |
| Average | $3,931 | $14,774 | $1,321 | $17,140 | $25,972 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $3,931 for in-state students and $14,774 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 7.39% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $30,995 and Shasta College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,277 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 |
| Shasta College | $1,191 | $8,271 | $1,197 | $8,277 |
| Santa Monica College | $1,150 | $9,094 | $1,156 | $9,316 |
| California State University Maritime Academy | $7,116 | $18,996 | $7,672 | $19,552 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $10,319 | $28,229 | $11,075 | $30,995 |
| MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus | $1,152 | $8,448 | $1,152 | $9,120 |
| Average | $3,715 | $13,758 | $3,931 | $14,774 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,509 for state residents and $22,013 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.56% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,680 and California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,680.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Skyline College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Shasta College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Santa Monica College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California State University Maritime Academy | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $11,753 | $21,257 | $12,509 | $22,013 |
| MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $11,753 | $21,257 | $12,509 | $22,013 |
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 $17,140 when a student lives on campus and $25,972 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 | - |
| Shasta College | $5,475 | $4,429 | $23,085 | $4,429 | - |
| Santa Monica College | - | - | $11,556 | $4,262 | - |
| California State University Maritime Academy | $13,976 | $7,382 | $13,852 | $8,761 | - |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $17,220 | $2,937 | $18,042 | $2,937 | - |
| MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus | - | - | $27,280 | $4,428 | - |
| Average | $12,224 | $4,916 | $20,851 | $5,122 | - |