Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,873 when living on campus and $33,087 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $43,926 when living on campus and $50,140 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-Sacramento | $7,602 | $19,482 | $1,112 | $20,704 | $26,530 |
| California State University-Dominguez Hills | $7,064 | $18,944 | $1,106 | $20,600 | $27,804 |
| University of California-Hastings College of Law | - | $46,753 | - | - | - |
| Average | $6,024 | $23,076 | $995 | $19,855 | $26,069 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,024 for in-state students and $17,157 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.75% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Sonoma State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $20,070 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-Sacramento | $7,484 | $19,364 | $7,602 | $19,482 |
| California State University-Dominguez Hills | $7,060 | $18,940 | $7,064 | $18,944 |
| University of California-Hastings College of Law | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $5,961 | $17,029 | $6,024 | $17,157 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,053 for state residents and $25,606 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -2.56% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of California-Hastings College of Law requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $43,917 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-Sacramento | $8,918 | $18,422 | $9,036 | $18,540 |
| California State University-Dominguez Hills | $8,494 | $17,998 | $8,498 | $18,002 |
| University of California-Hastings College of Law | $49,696 | $49,696 | - | $46,753 |
| Average | $19,151 | $26,279 | $9,053 | $25,606 |
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 $19,855 when a student lives on campus and $26,069 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-Sacramento | $16,278 | $4,426 | $21,042 | $5,488 | - |
| California State University-Dominguez Hills | $16,886 | $3,714 | $20,258 | $7,546 | - |
| University of California-Hastings College of Law | - | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $16,311 | $3,544 | $20,040 | $6,029 | - |