Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,224 when living on campus and $31,597 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $36,412 when living on campus and $41,785 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 | ||
| Rio Hondo College | $1,388 | $9,884 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| California State University-Sacramento | $7,602 | $19,482 | $1,112 | $20,704 | $26,530 |
| North Orange County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| San Mateo County Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| University of California-System Administration Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $4,495 | $14,683 | $1,025 | $20,704 | $26,077 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,495 for in-state students and $14,683 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.40% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-Sacramento requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,482 and Rio Hondo College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,884 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Rio Hondo College | $1,388 | $9,884 | $1,388 | $9,884 |
| California State University-Sacramento | $7,484 | $19,364 | $7,602 | $19,482 |
| North Orange County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| San Mateo County Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| University of California-System Administration Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $4,436 | $14,624 | $4,495 | $14,683 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,036 for state residents and $18,540 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.64% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-Sacramento requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,680 and California State University-Sacramento has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,680.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Rio Hondo College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California State University-Sacramento | $8,918 | $18,422 | $9,036 | $18,540 |
| North Orange County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| San Mateo County Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| University of California-System Administration Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $8,918 | $18,422 | $9,036 | $18,540 |
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 $20,704 when a student lives on campus and $26,077 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Rio Hondo College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| California State University-Sacramento | $16,278 | $4,426 | $21,042 | $5,488 | - |
| North Orange County Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| San Mateo County Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| University of California-System Administration Central Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $16,278 | $4,426 | $20,237 | $5,840 | - |