Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,355 when living on campus and $28,244 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $36,053 when living on campus and $37,942 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
San Jose State University | $7,992 | $19,872 | $938 | $23,380 | $24,341 |
Modesto Junior College | $1,270 | $8,870 | $938 | - | $23,860 |
Cypress College | $1,150 | $9,399 | $2,267 | - | $25,409 |
California State University-Chico | $8,064 | $19,944 | $1,052 | $18,914 | $15,948 |
Bakersfield College | $1,430 | $10,310 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
North Orange County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Average | $3,981 | $13,679 | $1,227 | $21,147 | $23,036 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $3,981 for in-state students and $13,679 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.06% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-Chico requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,944 and Modesto Junior College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,870 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
San Jose State University | $7,899 | $19,779 | $7,992 | $19,872 |
Modesto Junior College | $1,276 | $7,308 | $1,270 | $8,870 |
Cypress College | $1,146 | $7,986 | $1,150 | $9,399 |
California State University-Chico | $7,972 | $19,852 | $8,064 | $19,944 |
Bakersfield College | $1,430 | $9,560 | $1,430 | $10,310 |
North Orange County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $3,945 | $12,897 | $3,981 | $13,679 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,462 for state residents and $18,966 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.49% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, San Jose State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,680 and San Jose State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,680.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
San Jose State University | $9,333 | $18,837 | $9,426 | $18,930 |
Modesto Junior College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Cypress College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
California State University-Chico | $9,406 | $18,910 | $9,498 | $19,002 |
Bakersfield College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
North Orange County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $9,370 | $18,874 | $9,462 | $18,966 |
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 $21,147 when a student lives on campus and $23,036 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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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 | - |
Modesto Junior College | - | - | $19,432 | $4,428 | - |
Cypress College | - | - | $20,714 | $4,695 | - |
California State University-Chico | $16,020 | $2,894 | $11,280 | $4,668 | - |
Bakersfield College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
North Orange County Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
Average | $17,943 | $3,204 | $18,058 | $4,979 | - |