Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,911 when living on campus and $30,428 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $40,791 when living on campus and $42,308 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 | ||
California State University-Fresno | $6,980 | $18,860 | $938 | $15,832 | $21,489 |
San Diego State University | $8,290 | $20,170 | $908 | $24,874 | $22,250 |
Average | $7,635 | $19,515 | $923 | $20,353 | $21,870 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,635 for in-state students and $19,515 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.12% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, San Diego State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $20,170 and California State University-Fresno has the lowest tuition & fees of $18,860 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
California State University-Fresno | $6,663 | $18,543 | $6,980 | $18,860 |
San Diego State University | $8,174 | $20,054 | $8,290 | $20,170 |
Average | $7,419 | $19,299 | $7,635 | $19,515 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,069 for state residents and $18,573 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.18% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-Fresno requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,680 and California State University-Fresno 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 | |
California State University-Fresno | $8,097 | $17,601 | $8,414 | $17,918 |
San Diego State University | $9,608 | $19,112 | $9,724 | $19,228 |
Average | $8,853 | $18,357 | $9,069 | $18,573 |
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 $20,353 when a student lives on campus and $21,870 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) | |
California State University-Fresno | $11,634 | $4,198 | $15,684 | $5,805 | - |
San Diego State University | $21,630 | $3,244 | $17,110 | $5,140 | - |
Average | $16,632 | $3,721 | $16,397 | $5,473 | - |