Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $20,977 when living on campus and $22,613 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $31,488 when living on campus and $33,124 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 |
| South Florida State College | $3,165 | $11,859 | $1,200 | - | $10,159 |
| St Petersburg College | $2,682 | $9,286 | $1,600 | - | $23,352 |
| Gulf Coast State College | $2,370 | $8,635 | $1,200 | - | $18,450 |
| Florida SouthWestern State College | $3,401 | $12,979 | $1,950 | $14,638 | $17,349 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | $6,118 | $25,162 | $1,200 | $16,414 | $16,414 |
| Average | $4,016 | $14,527 | $1,458 | $15,503 | $17,138 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,016 for in-state students and $14,527 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.67% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Florida Gulf Coast University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $25,162 and Gulf Coast State College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,635 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 |
| South Florida State College | $3,165 | $11,859 | $3,165 | $11,859 |
| St Petersburg College | $2,682 | $9,286 | $2,682 | $9,286 |
| Gulf Coast State College | $2,370 | $8,635 | $2,370 | $8,635 |
| Florida SouthWestern State College | $3,401 | $12,979 | $3,401 | $12,979 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | $6,118 | $25,162 | $6,118 | $25,162 |
| Average | $3,919 | $14,430 | $4,016 | $14,527 |
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 |
| South Florida State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| St Petersburg College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Gulf Coast State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Florida SouthWestern State 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 $15,503 when a student lives on campus and $17,138 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 | - |
| South Florida State College | - | - | $5,920 | $4,239 | - |
| St Petersburg College | - | - | $17,911 | $5,441 | - |
| Gulf Coast State College | - | - | $13,482 | $4,968 | - |
| Florida SouthWestern State College | $10,044 | $4,594 | $12,755 | $4,594 | - |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | $10,914 | $5,500 | $10,914 | $5,500 | - |
| Average | $11,130 | $4,373 | $12,511 | $4,628 | - |