Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $17,080 when living on campus and $29,087 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $26,360 when living on campus and $38,367 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 | ||
| Shasta College | $1,197 | $8,277 | $1,152 | $9,904 | $27,514 |
| California State University-Fresno | $6,980 | $18,860 | $938 | $15,832 | $21,489 |
| Bakersfield College | $1,430 | $10,310 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Foothill-De Anza Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Los Angeles Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| San Mateo County Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $3,202 | $12,482 | $1,009 | $12,868 | $24,875 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $3,202 for in-state students and $12,482 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.95% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-Fresno requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $18,860 and Shasta College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,277 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Shasta College | $1,191 | $8,271 | $1,197 | $8,277 |
| California State University-Fresno | $6,663 | $18,543 | $6,980 | $18,860 |
| Bakersfield College | $1,430 | $9,560 | $1,430 | $10,310 |
| Foothill-De Anza Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Los Angeles Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| San Mateo County Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $3,095 | $12,125 | $3,202 | $12,482 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,414 for state residents and $17,918 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.80% 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Shasta College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California State University-Fresno | $8,097 | $17,601 | $8,414 | $17,918 |
| Bakersfield College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Foothill-De Anza Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Los Angeles Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| San Mateo County Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $8,097 | $17,601 | $8,414 | $17,918 |
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 $12,868 when a student lives on campus and $24,875 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Shasta College | $5,475 | $4,429 | $23,085 | $4,429 | - |
| California State University-Fresno | $11,634 | $4,198 | $15,684 | $5,805 | - |
| Bakersfield College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Foothill-De Anza Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Los Angeles Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| San Mateo County Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $8,555 | $4,314 | $19,400 | $5,475 | - |