Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $30,847 when living on campus and $29,773 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $42,958 when living on campus and $41,884 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 Jose State University | $7,992 | $19,872 | $938 | $23,380 | $24,341 |
| Foothill College | $1,565 | $12,320 | $1,794 | - | $27,294 |
| University of California-Irvine | $14,237 | $45,014 | $1,550 | $23,264 | $22,123 |
| Antelope Valley Community College District | $1,124 | $8,228 | $900 | - | $15,232 |
| Teachers College of San Joaquin | - | $6,270 | - | - | - |
| Average | $6,230 | $18,341 | $1,296 | $23,322 | $22,248 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,230 for in-state students and $18,341 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.13% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of California-Irvine requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $45,014 and Teachers College of San Joaquin has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,120 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| San Jose State University | $7,899 | $19,779 | $7,992 | $19,872 |
| Foothill College | $1,565 | $11,510 | $1,565 | $12,320 |
| University of California-Irvine | $13,939 | $44,011 | $14,237 | $45,014 |
| Antelope Valley Community College District | $1,124 | $7,724 | $1,124 | $8,228 |
| Teachers College of San Joaquin | $5,896 | $5,896 | - | $6,270 |
| Average | $6,085 | $17,784 | $6,230 | $18,341 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,851 for state residents and $18,428 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.38% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of California-Irvine requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $27,366 and Teachers College of San Joaquin has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $6,827.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| San Jose State University | $9,333 | $18,837 | $9,426 | $18,930 |
| Foothill College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of California-Irvine | $13,645 | $28,747 | $14,275 | $29,377 |
| Antelope Valley Community College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Teachers College of San Joaquin | $6,413 | $6,413 | - | $6,977 |
| Average | $9,797 | $17,999 | $11,851 | $18,428 |
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 $23,322 when a student lives on campus and $22,248 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| San Jose State University | $19,866 | $3,514 | $19,431 | $4,910 | - |
| Foothill College | - | - | $20,793 | $6,501 | - |
| University of California-Irvine | $18,423 | $4,841 | $16,216 | $5,907 | - |
| Antelope Valley Community College District | - | - | $11,900 | $3,332 | - |
| Teachers College of San Joaquin | - | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $19,145 | $4,178 | $17,085 | $5,163 | - |