Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $18,844 when living on campus and $19,814 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $29,136 when living on campus and $30,105 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 | ||
| The University of West Florida | $6,360 | $19,241 | $1,600 | $15,456 | $17,106 |
| Tallahassee Community College | $2,026 | $8,062 | $800 | - | $12,900 |
| Northwest Florida State College | $3,246 | $11,625 | $1,440 | - | $13,316 |
| Florida SouthWestern State College | $3,401 | $12,979 | $1,950 | $14,638 | $17,349 |
| Chipola College | $3,120 | $8,950 | $800 | $7,495 | $9,736 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | $6,118 | $25,162 | $1,200 | $16,414 | $16,414 |
| Average | $4,045 | $14,337 | $1,298 | $13,501 | $14,470 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,045 for in-state students and $14,337 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.53% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Florida Gulf Coast University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $25,162 and Tallahassee Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,062 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| The University of West Florida | $5,776 | $18,658 | $6,360 | $19,241 |
| Tallahassee Community College | $2,026 | $8,062 | $2,026 | $8,062 |
| Northwest Florida State College | $3,246 | $11,752 | $3,246 | $11,625 |
| Florida SouthWestern State College | $3,401 | $12,979 | $3,401 | $12,979 |
| Chipola College | $3,120 | $8,950 | $3,120 | $8,950 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | $6,118 | $25,162 | $6,118 | $25,162 |
| Average | $3,948 | $14,261 | $4,045 | $14,337 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,012 for state residents and $28,055 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are stayed the same compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Florida Gulf Coast University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $28,170 and The University of West Florida has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $22,166.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| The University of West Florida | $9,062 | $24,894 | $9,062 | $24,894 |
| Tallahassee Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Northwest Florida State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Florida SouthWestern State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Chipola College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Florida Gulf Coast University | $8,961 | $31,216 | $8,961 | $31,216 |
| Average | $9,012 | $28,055 | $9,012 | $28,055 |
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 $13,501 when a student lives on campus and $14,470 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| The University of West Florida | $12,432 | $3,024 | $14,082 | $3,024 | - |
| Tallahassee Community College | - | - | $11,100 | $1,800 | - |
| Northwest Florida State College | - | - | $8,930 | $4,386 | - |
| Florida SouthWestern State College | $10,044 | $4,594 | $12,755 | $4,594 | - |
| Chipola College | $4,560 | $2,935 | $5,388 | $4,348 | - |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | $10,914 | $5,500 | $10,914 | $5,500 | - |
| Average | $9,488 | $4,013 | $10,528 | $3,942 | - |