Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,901 when living on campus and $30,920 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $39,044 when living on campus and $44,063 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 | ||
| West Los Angeles College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Sonoma State University | $8,190 | $20,070 | $822 | $18,262 | $24,320 |
| California State University-Fresno | $6,980 | $18,860 | $938 | $15,832 | $21,489 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $11,075 | $30,995 | $1,089 | $20,157 | $20,979 |
| Yosemite Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $6,871 | $20,014 | $947 | $18,084 | $23,103 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,871 for in-state students and $20,014 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.54% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $30,995 and West Los Angeles College has the lowest tuition & fees of $10,130 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| West Los Angeles College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
| Sonoma State University | $8,060 | $19,940 | $8,190 | $20,070 |
| California State University-Fresno | $6,663 | $18,543 | $6,980 | $18,860 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $10,319 | $28,229 | $11,075 | $30,995 |
| Yosemite Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $6,570 | $19,146 | $6,871 | $20,014 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,182 for state residents and $19,686 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.08% 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 | |
| West Los Angeles College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Sonoma State University | $9,494 | $18,998 | $9,624 | $19,128 |
| California State University-Fresno | $8,097 | $17,601 | $8,414 | $17,918 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $11,753 | $21,257 | $12,509 | $22,013 |
| Yosemite Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $9,781 | $19,285 | $10,182 | $19,686 |
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 $18,084 when a student lives on campus and $23,103 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| West Los Angeles College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Sonoma State University | $15,770 | $2,492 | $19,430 | $4,890 | - |
| California State University-Fresno | $11,634 | $4,198 | $15,684 | $5,805 | - |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $17,220 | $2,937 | $18,042 | $2,937 | - |
| Yosemite Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $14,875 | $3,209 | $18,147 | $4,956 | - |