Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $31,153 when living on campus and $31,051 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $42,470 when living on campus and $42,368 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 | ||
| San Diego State University | $8,290 | $20,170 | $908 | $24,874 | $22,250 |
| Foothill College | $1,565 | $12,320 | $1,794 | - | $27,294 |
| Average | $4,928 | $16,245 | $1,351 | $24,874 | $24,772 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,928 for in-state students and $16,245 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.93% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, San Diego State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $20,170 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 | |
| San Diego State University | $8,174 | $20,054 | $8,290 | $20,170 |
| Foothill College | $1,565 | $11,510 | $1,565 | $12,320 |
| Average | $4,870 | $15,782 | $4,928 | $16,245 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,724 for state residents and $19,228 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.61% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, San Diego State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,680 and San Diego State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,680.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| San Diego State University | $9,608 | $19,112 | $9,724 | $19,228 |
| Foothill College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $9,608 | $19,112 | $9,724 | $19,228 |
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 $24,874 when a student lives on campus and $24,772 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| San Diego State University | $21,630 | $3,244 | $17,110 | $5,140 | - |
| Foothill College | - | - | $20,793 | $6,501 | - |
| Average | $21,630 | $3,244 | $18,952 | $5,821 | - |