Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $23,877 when living on campus and $31,000 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $33,209 when living on campus and $40,332 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 |
| Modesto Junior College | $1,270 | $8,870 | $938 | - | $23,860 |
| Cypress College | $1,150 | $9,399 | $2,267 | - | $25,409 |
| California State University-Long Beach | $7,008 | $18,888 | $1,490 | $19,918 | $23,114 |
| Bakersfield College | $1,430 | $10,310 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| San Diego Community College District-District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $2,438 | $11,770 | $1,521 | $19,918 | $27,041 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $2,438 for in-state students and $11,770 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 10.78% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-Long Beach requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $18,888 and Modesto Junior College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,870 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 |
| Modesto Junior College | $1,276 | $7,308 | $1,270 | $8,870 |
| Cypress College | $1,146 | $7,986 | $1,150 | $9,399 |
| California State University-Long Beach | $6,884 | $18,764 | $7,008 | $18,888 |
| Bakersfield College | $1,430 | $9,560 | $1,430 | $10,310 |
| San Diego Community College District-District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $2,420 | $10,625 | $2,438 | $11,770 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,442 for state residents and $17,946 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.70% 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Skyline College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Modesto Junior College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cypress College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California State University-Long Beach | $8,318 | $17,822 | $8,442 | $17,946 |
| Bakersfield College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| San Diego Community College District-District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $8,318 | $17,822 | $8,442 | $17,946 |
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 $19,918 when a student lives on campus and $27,041 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 | - |
| Modesto Junior College | - | - | $19,432 | $4,428 | - |
| Cypress College | - | - | $20,714 | $4,695 | - |
| California State University-Long Beach | $15,612 | $4,306 | $17,166 | $5,948 | - |
| Bakersfield College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| San Diego Community College District-District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $15,612 | $4,306 | $21,606 | $5,435 | - |