Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $33,256 when living on campus and $31,480 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $49,623 when living on campus and $47,848 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 | ||
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $12,896 | $33,751 | $1,200 | $18,343 | $17,416 |
| San Diego State University | $8,290 | $20,170 | $908 | $24,874 | $22,250 |
| Average | $10,593 | $26,961 | $1,054 | $21,609 | $19,833 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,593 for in-state students and $26,961 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.57% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Colorado State University-Fort Collins requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $33,751 and San Diego State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $20,170 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $12,559 | $32,517 | $12,896 | $33,751 |
| San Diego State University | $8,174 | $20,054 | $8,290 | $20,170 |
| Average | $10,367 | $26,286 | $10,593 | $26,961 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,654 for state residents and $24,507 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.41% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Colorado State University-Fort Collins requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $27,361 and San Diego 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 | |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $13,490 | $29,220 | $13,584 | $29,786 |
| San Diego State University | $9,608 | $19,112 | $9,724 | $19,228 |
| Average | $11,549 | $24,166 | $11,654 | $24,507 |
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 $21,609 when a student lives on campus and $19,833 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $15,606 | $2,737 | $14,679 | $2,737 | - |
| San Diego State University | $21,630 | $3,244 | $17,110 | $5,140 | - |
| Average | $18,618 | $2,991 | $15,895 | $3,939 | - |