Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $29,835 when living on campus and $30,814 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $46,439 when living on campus and $47,418 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 |
| University of California-Riverside | $14,170 | $44,947 | $1,748 | $24,367 | $19,533 |
| California State University-Fresno | $6,980 | $18,860 | $938 | $15,832 | $21,489 |
| California State University-Chico | $8,064 | $19,944 | $1,052 | $18,914 | $15,948 |
| University of California-System Administration Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Rancho Santiago Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $9,351 | $25,955 | $1,140 | $19,344 | $20,323 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,351 for in-state students and $25,955 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.51% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of California-Riverside requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $44,947 and California State University-Fresno has the lowest tuition & fees of $18,860 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 |
| University of California-Riverside | $13,874 | $43,946 | $14,170 | $44,947 |
| California State University-Fresno | $6,663 | $18,543 | $6,980 | $18,860 |
| California State University-Chico | $7,972 | $19,852 | $8,064 | $19,944 |
| University of California-System Administration Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Rancho Santiago Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $9,142 | $25,570 | $9,351 | $25,955 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,476 for state residents and $21,379 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.37% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of California-Riverside requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $27,366 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 |
| University of California-Riverside | $13,749 | $28,851 | $14,366 | $29,468 |
| California State University-Fresno | $8,097 | $17,601 | $8,414 | $17,918 |
| California State University-Chico | $9,406 | $18,910 | $9,498 | $19,002 |
| University of California-System Administration Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Rancho Santiago Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $10,187 | $21,090 | $10,476 | $21,379 |
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 $19,344 when a student lives on campus and $20,323 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 | - |
| University of California-Riverside | $19,433 | $4,934 | $13,781 | $5,752 | - |
| California State University-Fresno | $11,634 | $4,198 | $15,684 | $5,805 | - |
| California State University-Chico | $16,020 | $2,894 | $11,280 | $4,668 | - |
| University of California-System Administration Central Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Rancho Santiago Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $15,714 | $3,630 | $15,044 | $5,279 | - |