Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $27,071 when living on campus and $33,943 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $37,587 when living on campus and $44,459 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 |
| San Francisco State University | $7,424 | $19,304 | $1,099 | $21,933 | $25,623 |
| Cypress College | $1,150 | $9,399 | $2,267 | - | $25,409 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | $7,439 | $19,319 | $995 | $20,371 | $23,863 |
| Rancho Santiago Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $4,336 | $14,852 | $1,583 | $21,152 | $28,024 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,336 for in-state students and $14,852 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.67% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,319 and Cypress College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,399 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 |
| San Francisco State University | $7,524 | $19,404 | $7,424 | $19,304 |
| Cypress College | $1,146 | $7,986 | $1,150 | $9,399 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | $7,439 | $19,319 | $7,439 | $19,319 |
| Rancho Santiago Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $4,368 | $14,054 | $4,336 | $14,852 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,866 for state residents and $18,370 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.27% 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 | |
| Skyline College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| San Francisco State University | $8,958 | $18,462 | $8,858 | $18,362 |
| Cypress College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | $8,873 | $18,377 | $8,873 | $18,377 |
| Rancho Santiago Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $8,916 | $18,420 | $8,866 | $18,370 |
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 $21,152 when a student lives on campus and $28,024 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 | - |
| San Francisco State University | $17,955 | $3,978 | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Cypress College | - | - | $20,714 | $4,695 | - |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | $16,330 | $4,041 | $17,936 | $5,927 | - |
| Rancho Santiago Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $17,143 | $4,010 | $22,342 | $5,682 | - |