Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,255 when living on campus and $24,018 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $40,265 when living on campus and $40,028 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 |
| Santa Monica College | $1,156 | $9,316 | $1,746 | - | $15,818 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | $7,439 | $19,319 | $995 | $20,371 | $23,863 |
| University of California-Hastings College of Law | - | $46,753 | - | - | - |
| Antelope Valley Community College District | $1,124 | $8,228 | $900 | - | $15,232 |
| Average | $2,739 | $18,749 | $1,145 | $20,371 | $20,134 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $2,739 for in-state students and $11,748 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.14% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,319 and Antelope Valley Community College District has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,228 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 |
| Santa Monica College | $1,150 | $9,094 | $1,156 | $9,316 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | $7,439 | $19,319 | $7,439 | $19,319 |
| University of California-Hastings College of Law | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Antelope Valley Community College District | $1,124 | $7,724 | $1,124 | $8,228 |
| Average | $2,738 | $11,502 | $2,739 | $11,748 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,873 for state residents and $32,565 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -4.32% 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 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 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. | |||
| Santa Monica College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | $8,873 | $18,377 | $8,873 | $18,377 |
| University of California-Hastings College of Law | $49,696 | $49,696 | - | $46,753 |
| Antelope Valley Community College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $29,285 | $34,037 | $8,873 | $32,565 |
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 $20,371 when a student lives on campus and $20,134 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 | - |
| Santa Monica College | - | - | $11,556 | $4,262 | - |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | $16,330 | $4,041 | $17,936 | $5,927 | - |
| University of California-Hastings College of Law | - | - | - | - | - |
| Antelope Valley Community College District | - | - | $11,900 | $3,332 | - |
| Average | $16,330 | $4,041 | $15,206 | $4,928 | - |