Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,507 when living on campus and $28,884 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $34,576 when living on campus and $38,953 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 | ||
| Sonoma State University | $8,190 | $20,070 | $822 | $18,262 | $24,320 |
| Modesto Junior College | $1,270 | $8,870 | $938 | - | $23,860 |
| California State University-Dominguez Hills | $7,064 | $18,944 | $1,106 | $20,600 | $27,804 |
| California State University-San Bernardino | $7,675 | $19,555 | $788 | $16,734 | $23,326 |
| Antelope Valley Community College District | $1,124 | $8,228 | $900 | - | $15,232 |
| Los Angeles Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $5,065 | $15,133 | $911 | $18,532 | $22,908 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,065 for in-state students and $15,133 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.26% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Sonoma State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $20,070 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 | |
| Sonoma State University | $8,060 | $19,940 | $8,190 | $20,070 |
| Modesto Junior College | $1,276 | $7,308 | $1,270 | $8,870 |
| California State University-Dominguez Hills | $7,060 | $18,940 | $7,064 | $18,944 |
| California State University-San Bernardino | $7,486 | $19,366 | $7,675 | $19,555 |
| Antelope Valley Community College District | $1,124 | $7,724 | $1,124 | $8,228 |
| Los Angeles Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $5,001 | $14,656 | $5,065 | $15,133 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,077 for state residents and $18,581 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.58% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Sonoma State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,680 and Sonoma 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 | |
| Sonoma State University | $9,494 | $18,998 | $9,624 | $19,128 |
| Modesto Junior College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California State University-Dominguez Hills | $8,494 | $17,998 | $8,498 | $18,002 |
| California State University-San Bernardino | $8,920 | $18,424 | $9,109 | $18,613 |
| Antelope Valley Community College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Los Angeles Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $8,969 | $18,473 | $9,077 | $18,581 |
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 $18,532 when a student lives on campus and $22,908 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Sonoma State University | $15,770 | $2,492 | $19,430 | $4,890 | - |
| Modesto Junior College | - | - | $19,432 | $4,428 | - |
| California State University-Dominguez Hills | $16,886 | $3,714 | $20,258 | $7,546 | - |
| California State University-San Bernardino | $12,996 | $3,738 | $17,005 | $6,321 | - |
| Antelope Valley Community College District | - | - | $11,900 | $3,332 | - |
| Los Angeles Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $15,217 | $3,315 | $17,605 | $5,303 | - |