Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,685 when living on campus and $34,557 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $41,090 when living on campus and $46,961 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 | ||
| Foothill College | $1,565 | $12,320 | $1,794 | - | $27,294 |
| California State University Maritime Academy | $7,672 | $19,552 | $1,032 | $21,358 | $22,613 |
| University of California-San Francisco | $14,192 | $29,294 | - | - | - |
| California State University-San Marcos | $7,739 | $19,619 | $1,018 | $17,866 | $26,544 |
| California State University-Chancellors Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Los Angeles Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $7,792 | $20,196 | $1,281 | $19,612 | $25,484 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,659 for in-state students and $17,164 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.74% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-San Marcos requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,619 and Foothill College has the lowest tuition & fees of $12,320 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Foothill College | $1,565 | $11,510 | $1,565 | $12,320 |
| California State University Maritime Academy | $7,116 | $18,996 | $7,672 | $19,552 |
| University of California-San Francisco | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California State University-San Marcos | $7,733 | $19,613 | $7,739 | $19,619 |
| California State University-Chancellors Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Los Angeles Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $5,471 | $16,706 | $5,659 | $17,164 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,680 for state residents and $23,983 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.92% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of California-San Francisco requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $27,366 and California State University-San Marcos has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,680.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Foothill College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California State University Maritime Academy | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of California-San Francisco | $13,290 | $28,392 | $14,192 | $29,294 |
| California State University-San Marcos | $9,167 | $18,671 | $9,168 | $18,672 |
| California State University-Chancellors Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Los Angeles Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $11,229 | $23,532 | $11,680 | $23,983 |
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 $19,612 when a student lives on campus and $25,484 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Foothill College | - | - | $20,793 | $6,501 | - |
| California State University Maritime Academy | $13,976 | $7,382 | $13,852 | $8,761 | - |
| University of California-San Francisco | - | - | - | - | - |
| California State University-San Marcos | $14,152 | $3,714 | $20,254 | $6,290 | - |
| California State University-Chancellors Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Los Angeles Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $14,064 | $5,548 | $18,300 | $7,184 | - |