Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,381 when living on campus and $29,002 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $34,801 when living on campus and $38,422 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 | ||
| Ashford University | $13,160 | $1,150 | - | $24,227 | |
| Solano Community College | $1,172 | $8,900 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Skyline College | $1,332 | $11,384 | $1,971 | - | $37,201 |
| California State University Maritime Academy | $7,672 | $19,552 | $1,032 | $21,358 | $22,613 |
| Antelope Valley Community College District | $1,124 | $8,228 | $900 | - | $15,232 |
| Average | $2,825 | $12,245 | $1,198 | $21,358 | $24,979 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $2,825 for in-state students and $12,245 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 8.52% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University Maritime Academy requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,552 and Antelope Valley Community College District has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,228 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Ashford University | $13,160 | $13,160 | ||
| Solano Community College | $1,172 | $7,028 | $1,172 | $8,900 |
| Skyline College | $1,362 | $9,508 | $1,332 | $11,384 |
| California State University Maritime Academy | $7,116 | $18,996 | $7,672 | $19,552 |
| Antelope Valley Community College District | $1,124 | $7,724 | $1,124 | $8,228 |
| Average | $2,694 | $11,283 | $2,825 | $12,245 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,515 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are stayed the same compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ashford University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $12,645 and Ashford University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $12,645.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Ashford University | $13,515 | $13,515 | ||
| Solano Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Skyline College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California State University Maritime Academy | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Antelope Valley Community College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $13,515 | $13,515 | ||
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 $21,358 when a student lives on campus and $24,979 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Ashford University | - | - | $13,324 | $10,903 | - |
| Solano Community College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Skyline College | - | - | $31,288 | $5,913 | - |
| California State University Maritime Academy | $13,976 | $7,382 | $13,852 | $8,761 | - |
| Antelope Valley Community College District | - | - | $11,900 | $3,332 | - |
| Average | $13,976 | $7,382 | $17,959 | $7,020 | - |