Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,540 when living on campus and $32,764 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $36,632 when living on campus and $42,857 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 | ||
| Skyline College | $1,332 | $11,384 | $1,971 | - | $37,201 |
| 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 University-Dominguez Hills | $7,064 | $18,944 | $1,106 | $20,600 | $27,804 |
| University of Massachusetts Global | - | $12,520 | $936 | - | $22,776 |
| San Diego Community College District-District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $4,364 | $14,457 | $1,197 | $20,979 | $27,203 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,364 for in-state students and $14,457 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.49% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University Maritime Academy requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,552 and Rio Hondo College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,884 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Skyline College | $1,362 | $9,508 | $1,332 | $11,384 |
| 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 University-Dominguez Hills | $7,060 | $18,940 | $7,064 | $18,944 |
| University of Massachusetts Global | $12,520 | $12,520 | - | $12,520 |
| San Diego Community College District-District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $5,889 | $13,970 | $4,364 | $14,457 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,498 for state residents and $15,642 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.83% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-Dominguez Hills requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,680 and University of Massachusetts Global has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $12,762.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Skyline College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Rio Hondo College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California State University Maritime Academy | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California State University-Dominguez Hills | $8,494 | $17,998 | $8,498 | $18,002 |
| University of Massachusetts Global | $13,030 | $13,030 | - | $13,282 |
| San Diego Community College District-District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $10,762 | $15,514 | $8,498 | $15,642 |
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 $20,979 when a student lives on campus and $27,203 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Skyline College | - | - | $31,288 | $5,913 | - |
| Rio Hondo College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| California State University Maritime Academy | $13,976 | $7,382 | $13,852 | $8,761 | - |
| California State University-Dominguez Hills | $16,886 | $3,714 | $20,258 | $7,546 | - |
| University of Massachusetts Global | - | - | $17,272 | $5,504 | - |
| San Diego Community College District-District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $15,431 | $5,548 | $20,420 | $6,783 | - |