Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,118 when living on campus and $31,623 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $34,769 when living on campus and $41,274 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 Ana College | $1,180 | $9,460 | $938 | - | $25,650 |
| MiraCosta College | $1,152 | $9,120 | $938 | - | $31,708 |
| Cypress College | $1,150 | $9,399 | $2,267 | - | $25,409 |
| California State University-Fullerton | $7,073 | $18,953 | $965 | $22,602 | $24,383 |
| Naval Postgraduate School | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| California State University-San Marcos | $7,739 | $19,619 | $1,018 | $17,866 | $26,544 |
| Average | $3,659 | $13,310 | $1,225 | $20,234 | $26,739 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $2,639 for in-state students and $11,733 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.40% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-San Marcos requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,619 and MiraCosta College 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 Ana College | $1,180 | $8,788 | $1,180 | $9,460 |
| MiraCosta College | $1,152 | $8,448 | $1,152 | $9,120 |
| Cypress College | $1,146 | $7,986 | $1,150 | $9,399 |
| California State University-Fullerton | $7,007 | $18,887 | $7,073 | $18,953 |
| Naval Postgraduate School | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California State University-San Marcos | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $2,621 | $11,027 | $2,639 | $11,733 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,507 for state residents and $18,011 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.37% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-Fullerton requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,680 and California State University-Fullerton 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 Ana College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| MiraCosta College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cypress College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California State University-Fullerton | $8,441 | $17,945 | $8,507 | $18,011 |
| Naval Postgraduate School | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California State University-San Marcos | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $8,441 | $17,945 | $8,507 | $18,011 |
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 $20,234 when a student lives on campus and $26,739 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Santa Ana College | - | - | $20,232 | $5,418 | - |
| MiraCosta College | - | - | $27,280 | $4,428 | - |
| Cypress College | - | - | $20,714 | $4,695 | - |
| California State University-Fullerton | $18,348 | $4,254 | $18,464 | $5,919 | - |
| Naval Postgraduate School | - | ||||
| California State University-San Marcos | $14,152 | $3,714 | $20,254 | $6,290 | - |
| Average | $16,250 | $3,984 | $21,389 | $5,350 | - |