Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $49,090 when living on campus and $55,525 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 | ||
| Claremont School of Theology | $26,520 | - | - | - | |
| Simpson University | $38,522 | $1,200 | $14,900 | $23,859 | |
| Fielding Graduate University | $22,260 | - | - | - | |
| California Lutheran University | $50,670 | $936 | $21,780 | $25,691 | |
| Bergin University of Canine Studies | $10,440 | - | - | - | |
| Oikos University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $29,682 | $1,068 | $18,340 | $24,775 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $33,211 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.27% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California Lutheran University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $50,670 and Bergin University of Canine Studies has the lowest tuition & fees of $10,340 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Claremont School of Theology | This school does not have undergraduate programs. | |||
| Simpson University | $37,480 | $38,522 | ||
| Fielding Graduate University | This school does not have undergraduate programs. | |||
| California Lutheran University | $48,012 | $50,670 | ||
| Bergin University of Canine Studies | $10,060 | $10,440 | ||
| Oikos University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $31,851 | $33,211 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $18,813 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 23.33% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California Lutheran University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $22,198 and Bergin University of Canine Studies has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $13,750.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Claremont School of Theology | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Simpson University | $11,310 | $20,090 | ||
| Fielding Graduate University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California Lutheran University | $20,600 | $22,498 | ||
| Bergin University of Canine Studies | $13,850 | $13,850 | ||
| Oikos University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $15,253 | $18,813 | ||
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 $18,340 when a student lives on campus and $24,775 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Claremont School of Theology | - | - | - | - | - |
| Simpson University | $11,900 | $3,000 | $19,431 | $4,428 | - |
| Fielding Graduate University | - | - | - | - | - |
| California Lutheran University | $17,734 | $4,046 | $19,431 | $6,260 | - |
| Bergin University of Canine Studies | - | - | - | - | - |
| Oikos University | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $14,817 | $3,523 | $19,431 | $5,344 | - |