Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,267 when living on campus and $31,210 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $35,762 when living on campus and $41,705 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 | ||
| West Los Angeles College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| San Francisco State University | $7,424 | $19,304 | $1,099 | $21,933 | $25,623 |
| San Diego Mesa College | $1,150 | $9,094 | $938 | - | $35,164 |
| California State University-Chico | $8,064 | $19,944 | $1,052 | $18,914 | $15,948 |
| California State University-San Bernardino | $7,675 | $19,555 | $788 | $16,734 | $23,326 |
| North Orange County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $5,110 | $15,605 | $963 | $19,194 | $25,137 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,110 for in-state students and $15,605 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.76% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-Chico requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,944 and San Diego Mesa College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,094 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| West Los Angeles College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
| San Francisco State University | $7,524 | $19,404 | $7,424 | $19,304 |
| San Diego Mesa College | $1,144 | $7,440 | $1,150 | $9,094 |
| California State University-Chico | $7,972 | $19,852 | $8,064 | $19,944 |
| California State University-San Bernardino | $7,486 | $19,366 | $7,675 | $19,555 |
| North Orange County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $5,073 | $15,186 | $5,110 | $15,605 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,155 for state residents and $18,659 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.32% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, San Francisco State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,680 and San Francisco State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,680.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| West Los Angeles College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| San Francisco State University | $8,958 | $18,462 | $8,858 | $18,362 |
| San Diego Mesa College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California State University-Chico | $9,406 | $18,910 | $9,498 | $19,002 |
| California State University-San Bernardino | $8,920 | $18,424 | $9,109 | $18,613 |
| North Orange County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $9,095 | $18,599 | $9,155 | $18,659 |
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 $19,194 when a student lives on campus and $25,137 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| West Los Angeles College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| San Francisco State University | $17,955 | $3,978 | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| San Diego Mesa College | - | - | $30,736 | $4,428 | - |
| California State University-Chico | $16,020 | $2,894 | $11,280 | $4,668 | - |
| California State University-San Bernardino | $12,996 | $3,738 | $17,005 | $6,321 | - |
| North Orange County Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $15,657 | $3,537 | $19,577 | $5,560 | - |