Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,991 when living on campus and $32,423 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $36,963 when living on campus and $43,395 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 | ||
| Cypress College | $1,150 | $9,399 | $2,267 | - | $25,409 |
| California State University Maritime Academy | $7,672 | $19,552 | $1,032 | $21,358 | $22,613 |
| California State University-Stanislaus | $7,826 | $19,706 | $1,038 | $16,442 | $25,384 |
| California State University-San Marcos | $7,739 | $19,619 | $1,018 | $17,866 | $26,544 |
| Foothill-De Anza Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| University of California-System Administration Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $6,097 | $17,069 | $1,339 | $18,555 | $24,988 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,097 for in-state students and $17,069 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.12% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-Stanislaus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,706 and Cypress College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,399 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Cypress College | $1,146 | $7,986 | $1,150 | $9,399 |
| California State University Maritime Academy | $7,116 | $18,996 | $7,672 | $19,552 |
| California State University-Stanislaus | $7,734 | $19,614 | $7,826 | $19,706 |
| California State University-San Marcos | $7,733 | $19,613 | $7,739 | $19,619 |
| Foothill-De Anza Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| University of California-System Administration Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $5,932 | $16,552 | $6,097 | $17,069 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,214 for state residents and $18,718 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.25% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-Stanislaus requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,680 and California State University-Stanislaus has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,680.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Cypress College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California State University Maritime Academy | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California State University-Stanislaus | $9,168 | $18,672 | $9,260 | $18,764 |
| California State University-San Marcos | $9,167 | $18,671 | $9,168 | $18,672 |
| Foothill-De Anza Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| University of California-System Administration Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $9,168 | $18,672 | $9,214 | $18,718 |
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 $18,555 when a student lives on campus and $24,988 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Cypress College | - | - | $20,714 | $4,695 | - |
| California State University Maritime Academy | $13,976 | $7,382 | $13,852 | $8,761 | - |
| California State University-Stanislaus | $12,728 | $3,714 | $19,752 | $5,632 | - |
| California State University-San Marcos | $14,152 | $3,714 | $20,254 | $6,290 | - |
| Foothill-De Anza Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| University of California-System Administration Central Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $13,619 | $4,937 | $18,643 | $6,345 | - |