Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,835 when living on campus and $29,858 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $40,357 when living on campus and $43,379 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 | ||
West Los Angeles College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
Modesto Junior College | $1,270 | $8,870 | $938 | - | $23,860 |
Feather River Community College District | $1,465 | $9,925 | $938 | $16,399 | $25,533 |
California State University-Dominguez Hills | $7,064 | $18,944 | $1,106 | $20,600 | $27,804 |
University of California-Merced | $14,167 | $44,944 | $1,214 | $25,304 | $16,130 |
North Orange County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Average | $5,041 | $18,563 | $1,027 | $20,768 | $23,790 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,041 for in-state students and $18,563 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.69% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of California-Merced requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $44,944 and Modesto Junior College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,870 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
West Los Angeles College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
Modesto Junior College | $1,276 | $7,308 | $1,270 | $8,870 |
Feather River Community College District | $1,461 | $9,531 | $1,465 | $9,925 |
California State University-Dominguez Hills | $7,060 | $18,940 | $7,064 | $18,944 |
University of California-Merced | $13,791 | $43,863 | $14,167 | $44,944 |
North Orange County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $4,965 | $17,902 | $5,041 | $18,563 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,343 for state residents and $23,646 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.51% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of California-Merced requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $27,366 and California State University-Dominguez Hills 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 | |
West Los Angeles College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Modesto Junior College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Feather River Community College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
California State University-Dominguez Hills | $8,494 | $17,998 | $8,498 | $18,002 |
University of California-Merced | $13,489 | $28,591 | $14,187 | $29,289 |
North Orange County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $10,992 | $23,295 | $11,343 | $23,646 |
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 $20,768 when a student lives on campus and $23,790 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) | |
West Los Angeles College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
Modesto Junior College | - | - | $19,432 | $4,428 | - |
Feather River Community College District | $12,421 | $3,978 | $19,341 | $6,192 | - |
California State University-Dominguez Hills | $16,886 | $3,714 | $20,258 | $7,546 | - |
University of California-Merced | $20,293 | $5,011 | $10,537 | $5,593 | - |
North Orange County Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
Average | $16,533 | $4,234 | $17,800 | $5,990 | - |