Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,459 when living on campus and $29,348 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $39,349 when living on campus and $42,238 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 Polytechnic University-Humboldt | $7,913 | $19,793 | $836 | $16,908 | $17,722 |
| California State University-Chico | $8,064 | $19,944 | $1,052 | $18,914 | $15,948 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $11,075 | $30,995 | $1,089 | $20,157 | $20,979 |
| California State University-Channel Islands | $6,817 | $18,697 | $906 | $17,914 | $26,540 |
| Average | $7,021 | $19,912 | $964 | $18,473 | $21,362 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,021 for in-state students and $19,912 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.29% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $30,995 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 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt | $7,864 | $19,744 | $7,913 | $19,793 |
| California State University-Chico | $7,972 | $19,852 | $8,064 | $19,944 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $10,319 | $28,229 | $11,075 | $30,995 |
| California State University-Channel Islands | $6,817 | $18,697 | $6,817 | $18,697 |
| Average | $6,842 | $19,278 | $7,021 | $19,912 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,901 for state residents and $19,405 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.17% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,680 and California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 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. | |||
| California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt | $9,298 | $18,802 | $9,347 | $18,851 |
| California State University-Chico | $9,406 | $18,910 | $9,498 | $19,002 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $11,753 | $21,257 | $12,509 | $22,013 |
| California State University-Channel Islands | $8,251 | $17,755 | $8,251 | $17,755 |
| Average | $9,677 | $19,181 | $9,901 | $19,405 |
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 $18,473 when a student lives on campus and $21,362 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 Polytechnic University-Humboldt | $13,166 | $3,742 | $13,980 | $3,742 | - |
| California State University-Chico | $16,020 | $2,894 | $11,280 | $4,668 | - |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $17,220 | $2,937 | $18,042 | $2,937 | - |
| California State University-Channel Islands | $14,200 | $3,714 | $19,970 | $6,570 | - |
| Average | $15,152 | $3,322 | $16,541 | $4,822 | - |