Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,580 when living on campus and $28,523 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $35,046 when living on campus and $37,989 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 | ||
Rio Hondo College | $1,388 | $9,884 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
California State University Maritime Academy | $7,672 | $19,552 | $1,032 | $21,358 | $22,613 |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | $7,439 | $19,319 | $995 | $20,371 | $23,863 |
Antelope Valley Community College District | $1,124 | $8,228 | $900 | - | $15,232 |
MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus | $1,152 | $9,120 | $938 | - | $31,708 |
North Orange County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Average | $3,755 | $13,221 | $961 | $20,865 | $23,808 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $3,755 for in-state students and $13,221 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.69% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University Maritime Academy requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,552 and Antelope Valley Community College District has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,228 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Rio Hondo College | $1,388 | $9,884 | $1,388 | $9,884 |
California State University Maritime Academy | $7,116 | $18,996 | $7,672 | $19,552 |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | $7,439 | $19,319 | $7,439 | $19,319 |
Antelope Valley Community College District | $1,124 | $7,724 | $1,124 | $8,228 |
MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus | $1,152 | $8,448 | $1,152 | $9,120 |
North Orange County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $3,644 | $12,874 | $3,755 | $13,221 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,873 for state residents and $18,377 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are stayed the same compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,680 and California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 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 | |
Rio Hondo College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
California State University Maritime Academy | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | $8,873 | $18,377 | $8,873 | $18,377 |
Antelope Valley Community College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
North Orange County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $8,873 | $18,377 | $8,873 | $18,377 |
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 $20,865 when a student lives on campus and $23,808 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) | |
Rio Hondo College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
California State University Maritime Academy | $13,976 | $7,382 | $13,852 | $8,761 | - |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | $16,330 | $4,041 | $17,936 | $5,927 | - |
Antelope Valley Community College District | - | - | $11,900 | $3,332 | - |
MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus | - | - | $27,280 | $4,428 | - |
North Orange County Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
Average | $15,153 | $5,712 | $18,080 | $5,728 | - |