Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $27,282 when living on campus and $29,670 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $35,853 when living on campus and $38,241 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 |
| California State University-Los Angeles | $6,818 | $18,698 | $1,011 | $25,516 | $26,209 |
| California State University-Chico | $8,064 | $19,944 | $1,052 | $18,914 | $15,948 |
| California State University-San Bernardino | $7,675 | $19,555 | $788 | $16,734 | $23,326 |
| University of Massachusetts Global | - | $12,520 | $936 | - | $22,776 |
| Teachers College of San Joaquin | - | $6,270 | - | - | - |
| Average | $5,949 | $14,520 | $945 | $20,388 | $22,776 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,949 for in-state students and $14,520 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.08% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-Chico requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,944 and Teachers College of San Joaquin has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,120 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 |
| California State University-Los Angeles | $6,805 | $18,685 | $6,818 | $18,698 |
| California State University-Chico | $7,972 | $19,852 | $8,064 | $19,944 |
| California State University-San Bernardino | $7,486 | $19,366 | $7,675 | $19,555 |
| University of Massachusetts Global | $12,520 | $12,520 | - | $12,520 |
| Teachers College of San Joaquin | $5,896 | $5,896 | - | $6,270 |
| Average | $6,986 | $14,365 | $5,949 | $14,520 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,953 for state residents and $15,126 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.49% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-Los Angeles requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,680 and Teachers College of San Joaquin has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $6,827.
| 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. | |||
| California State University-Los Angeles | $8,239 | $17,743 | $8,252 | $17,756 |
| California State University-Chico | $9,406 | $18,910 | $9,498 | $19,002 |
| California State University-San Bernardino | $8,920 | $18,424 | $9,109 | $18,613 |
| University of Massachusetts Global | $13,030 | $13,030 | - | $13,282 |
| Teachers College of San Joaquin | $6,413 | $6,413 | - | $6,977 |
| Average | $9,202 | $14,904 | $8,953 | $15,126 |
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 $20,388 when a student lives on campus and $22,776 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 | - |
| California State University-Los Angeles | $18,658 | $6,858 | $19,539 | $6,670 | - |
| California State University-Chico | $16,020 | $2,894 | $11,280 | $4,668 | - |
| California State University-San Bernardino | $12,996 | $3,738 | $17,005 | $6,321 | - |
| University of Massachusetts Global | - | - | $17,272 | $5,504 | - |
| Teachers College of San Joaquin | - | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $15,891 | $4,497 | $16,905 | $5,871 | - |