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Selected Colleges Comparison

Total CostsUndergraduateGraduateLiving Costs

Cost of Attendance (COA)

The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $27,545 when living on campus and $27,445 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $38,185 when living on campus and $38,085 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
2024 Cost Of Attendance Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateOn-CampusOff-Campus
Santa Monica College $1,156$9,316 $1,746 - $15,818
California State University Maritime Academy $7,672$19,552 $1,032 $21,358 $22,613
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona $7,439$19,319 $995 $20,371 $23,863
San Mateo County Community College District Office no longer opens and does not accept applicants
Yosemite Community College District Office no longer opens and does not accept applicants
Average$5,422$16,062$1,258$20,865$20,765

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,422 for in-state students and $16,062 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.64% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University Maritime Academy requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,552 and Santa Monica College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,316 for undergraduate programs.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Santa Monica College $1,150$9,094$1,156$9,316
California State University Maritime Academy $7,116$18,996$7,672$19,552
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona $7,439$19,319$7,439$19,319
San Mateo County Community College District Office no longer opens and does not accept applicants
Yosemite Community College District Office no longer opens and does not accept applicants
Average$5,235$15,803$5,422$16,062

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,873 for state residents and $18,377 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are stayed the same compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,680 and California State Polytechnic University-Pomona has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,680.
Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Santa Monica College The graduate tuition information is not available.
California State University Maritime Academy The graduate tuition information is not available.
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona $8,873$18,377$8,873$18,377
San Mateo County Community College District Office no longer opens and does not accept applicants
Yosemite Community College District Office no longer opens and does not accept applicants
Average$8,873$18,377$8,873$18,377

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 $20,865 when a student lives on campus and $20,765 when living off campus.
Living Costs Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther Expenses (living with family)
Santa Monica College
-- $11,556$4,262-
California State University Maritime Academy
$13,976$7,382 $13,852$8,761-
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
$16,330$4,041 $17,936$5,927-
San Mateo County Community College District Office no recent data available (probably not active)
Yosemite Community College District Office no recent data available (probably not active)
Average$15,153 $5,712$14,448 $6,317-