Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $30,495 when living on campus and $31,465 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $44,965 when living on campus and $45,935 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 | ||
| West Los Angeles College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Skyline College | $1,332 | $11,384 | $1,971 | - | $37,201 |
| Santa Monica College | $1,156 | $9,316 | $1,746 | - | $15,818 |
| University of California-Santa Cruz | $14,560 | $45,337 | $1,315 | $24,431 | $22,961 |
| Foothill-De Anza Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Los Angeles Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $4,572 | $19,042 | $1,493 | $24,431 | $25,401 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,572 for in-state students and $19,042 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.65% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of California-Santa Cruz requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $45,337 and Santa Monica College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,316 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| West Los Angeles College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
| Skyline College | $1,362 | $9,508 | $1,332 | $11,384 |
| Santa Monica College | $1,150 | $9,094 | $1,156 | $9,316 |
| University of California-Santa Cruz | $14,240 | $44,312 | $14,560 | $45,337 |
| Foothill-De Anza Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Los Angeles Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $4,498 | $18,196 | $4,572 | $19,042 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $14,855 for state residents and $29,957 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.19% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of California-Santa Cruz requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $27,366 and University of California-Santa Cruz has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $27,366.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| West Los Angeles College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Skyline College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Santa Monica College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of California-Santa Cruz | $14,213 | $29,315 | $14,855 | $29,957 |
| Foothill-De Anza Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Los Angeles Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $14,213 | $29,315 | $14,855 | $29,957 |
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 $24,431 when a student lives on campus and $25,401 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| West Los Angeles College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Skyline College | - | - | $31,288 | $5,913 | - |
| Santa Monica College | - | - | $11,556 | $4,262 | - |
| University of California-Santa Cruz | $18,785 | $5,646 | $16,697 | $6,264 | - |
| Foothill-De Anza Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Los Angeles Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $18,785 | $5,646 | $19,743 | $5,658 | - |