Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,595 when living on campus and $30,238 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $33,653 when living on campus and $39,297 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 | ||
| Santa Monica College | $1,156 | $9,316 | $1,746 | - | $15,818 |
| San Diego Mesa College | $1,150 | $9,094 | $938 | - | $35,164 |
| Cypress College | $1,150 | $9,399 | $2,267 | - | $25,409 |
| California State University-Monterey Bay | $7,437 | $19,317 | $864 | $20,418 | $27,854 |
| University of California-System Administration Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $2,723 | $11,782 | $1,454 | $20,418 | $26,061 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $2,723 for in-state students and $11,782 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 7.78% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-Monterey Bay requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,317 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 | |
| Santa Monica College | $1,150 | $9,094 | $1,156 | $9,316 |
| San Diego Mesa College | $1,144 | $7,440 | $1,150 | $9,094 |
| Cypress College | $1,146 | $7,986 | $1,150 | $9,399 |
| California State University-Monterey Bay | $7,323 | $19,203 | $7,437 | $19,317 |
| University of California-System Administration Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $2,691 | $10,931 | $2,723 | $11,782 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,871 for state residents and $18,375 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.62% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-Monterey Bay requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,680 and California State University-Monterey Bay has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,680.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Santa Monica College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| San Diego Mesa College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cypress College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California State University-Monterey Bay | $8,757 | $18,261 | $8,871 | $18,375 |
| University of California-System Administration Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $8,757 | $18,261 | $8,871 | $18,375 |
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 $20,418 when a student lives on campus and $26,061 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Santa Monica College | - | - | $11,556 | $4,262 | - |
| San Diego Mesa College | - | - | $30,736 | $4,428 | - |
| Cypress College | - | - | $20,714 | $4,695 | - |
| California State University-Monterey Bay | $16,413 | $4,005 | $20,923 | $6,931 | - |
| University of California-System Administration Central Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $16,413 | $4,005 | $20,982 | $5,079 | - |