Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,004 when living on campus and $29,918 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $42,521 when living on campus and $46,435 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 | ||
| Santa Monica College | $1,156 | $9,316 | $1,746 | - | $15,818 |
| California State University-Northridge | $7,095 | $18,975 | $1,284 | $15,892 | $24,736 |
| California State University-Los Angeles | $6,818 | $18,698 | $1,011 | $25,516 | $26,209 |
| University of California-Hastings College of Law | - | $46,753 | - | - | - |
| MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus | $1,152 | $9,120 | $938 | - | $31,708 |
| Rancho Santiago Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $4,055 | $20,572 | $1,245 | $20,704 | $24,618 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,055 for in-state students and $14,027 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.69% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-Northridge requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $18,975 and MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,120 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Santa Monica College | $1,150 | $9,094 | $1,156 | $9,316 |
| California State University-Northridge | $7,069 | $18,949 | $7,095 | $18,975 |
| California State University-Los Angeles | $6,805 | $18,685 | $6,818 | $18,698 |
| University of California-Hastings College of Law | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus | $1,152 | $8,448 | $1,152 | $9,120 |
| Rancho Santiago Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $4,044 | $13,794 | $4,055 | $14,027 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,391 for state residents and $27,514 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -3.40% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of California-Hastings College of Law requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $43,917 and California State University-Northridge has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,680.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Santa Monica College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California State University-Northridge | $8,503 | $18,007 | $8,529 | $18,033 |
| California State University-Los Angeles | $8,239 | $17,743 | $8,252 | $17,756 |
| University of California-Hastings College of Law | $49,696 | $49,696 | - | $46,753 |
| MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Rancho Santiago Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $22,146 | $28,482 | $8,391 | $27,514 |
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 $20,704 when a student lives on campus and $24,618 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Santa Monica College | - | - | $11,556 | $4,262 | - |
| California State University-Northridge | $12,648 | $3,244 | $20,306 | $4,430 | - |
| California State University-Los Angeles | $18,658 | $6,858 | $19,539 | $6,670 | - |
| University of California-Hastings College of Law | - | - | - | - | - |
| MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus | - | - | $27,280 | $4,428 | - |
| Rancho Santiago Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $15,653 | $5,051 | $19,670 | $4,948 | - |