Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $23,276 when living on campus and $32,711 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $33,556 when living on campus and $42,991 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 | ||
| Shasta College | $1,197 | $8,277 | $1,152 | $9,904 | $27,514 |
| California State University-Dominguez Hills | $7,064 | $18,944 | $1,106 | $20,600 | $27,804 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | $7,439 | $19,319 | $995 | $20,371 | $23,863 |
| North Orange County 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 | $5,233 | $15,513 | $1,084 | $16,958 | $26,394 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,233 for in-state students and $15,513 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.02% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,319 and Shasta College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,277 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Shasta College | $1,191 | $8,271 | $1,197 | $8,277 |
| California State University-Dominguez Hills | $7,060 | $18,940 | $7,064 | $18,944 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | $7,439 | $19,319 | $7,439 | $19,319 |
| North Orange County 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 | $5,230 | $15,510 | $5,233 | $15,513 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,686 for state residents and $18,190 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.01% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-Dominguez Hills requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,680 and California State University-Dominguez Hills has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,680.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Shasta College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California State University-Dominguez Hills | $8,494 | $17,998 | $8,498 | $18,002 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | $8,873 | $18,377 | $8,873 | $18,377 |
| North Orange County 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 | $8,684 | $18,188 | $8,686 | $18,190 |
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 $16,958 when a student lives on campus and $26,394 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Shasta College | $5,475 | $4,429 | $23,085 | $4,429 | - |
| California State University-Dominguez Hills | $16,886 | $3,714 | $20,258 | $7,546 | - |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | $16,330 | $4,041 | $17,936 | $5,927 | - |
| North Orange County 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 | $12,897 | $4,061 | $20,426 | $5,967 | - |