Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $61,786 when living on campus and $63,515 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 | ||
| Otis College of Art and Design | $55,513 | $938 | $21,894 | $24,720 | |
| Occidental College | $63,446 | $1,240 | $20,114 | - | |
| Laguna College of Art and Design | $35,650 | $2,324 | $21,599 | $25,623 | |
| Golden Gate University | $31,243 | $1,920 | - | $17,600 | |
| Fresno Pacific University | $35,558 | $1,080 | $12,757 | $14,948 | |
| Columbia College Hollywood | $26,175 | $1,080 | - | $21,213 | |
| Average | $41,264 | $1,430 | $19,091 | $20,821 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $41,264 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 12.88% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Occidental College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $63,446 and Columbia College Hollywood has the lowest tuition & fees of $26,175 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Otis College of Art and Design | $52,460 | $55,513 | ||
| Occidental College | $60,566 | $63,446 | ||
| Laguna College of Art and Design | $34,600 | $35,650 | ||
| Golden Gate University | $11,343 | $31,243 | ||
| Fresno Pacific University | $34,188 | $35,558 | ||
| Columbia College Hollywood | $26,175 | $26,175 | ||
| Average | $36,555 | $41,264 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $37,483 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.60% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Occidental College requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $62,850 and Fresno Pacific University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $13,140.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Otis College of Art and Design | $52,480 | $52,480 | ||
| Occidental College | $60,566 | $63,446 | ||
| Laguna College of Art and Design | $40,202 | $41,220 | ||
| Golden Gate University | $19,875 | $17,070 | ||
| Fresno Pacific University | $15,429 | $13,200 | ||
| Columbia College Hollywood | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $37,710 | $37,483 | ||
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 $19,091 when a student lives on campus and $20,821 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Otis College of Art and Design | $17,262 | $4,632 | $19,431 | $5,289 | - |
| Occidental College | $18,284 | $1,830 | - | - | - |
| Laguna College of Art and Design | $18,071 | $3,528 | $20,232 | $5,391 | - |
| Golden Gate University | - | - | $13,200 | $4,400 | - |
| Fresno Pacific University | $10,148 | $2,609 | $11,164 | $3,784 | - |
| Columbia College Hollywood | - | - | $16,578 | $4,635 | - |
| Average | $15,941 | $3,150 | $16,121 | $4,700 | - |