Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $23,421 when living on campus and $24,551 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $34,975 when living on campus and $36,105 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 |
| University of South Florida | $6,410 | $17,324 | $770 | $18,445 | $17,020 |
| St Petersburg College | $2,682 | $9,286 | $1,600 | - | $23,352 |
| Indian River State College | $2,764 | $10,201 | $1,350 | - | $13,940 |
| Florida Atlantic University | $4,879 | $17,324 | $1,256 | $18,710 | $22,484 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | $6,118 | $25,162 | $1,200 | $16,414 | $16,414 |
| Average | $4,869 | $16,423 | $1,296 | $17,256 | $18,386 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,869 for in-state students and $16,423 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.60% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Florida Gulf Coast University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $25,162 and St Petersburg College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,286 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 |
| University of South Florida | $6,410 | $17,324 | $6,410 | $17,324 |
| St Petersburg College | $2,682 | $9,286 | $2,682 | $9,286 |
| Indian River State College | $2,764 | $10,201 | $2,764 | $10,201 |
| Florida Atlantic University | $4,879 | $17,324 | $4,879 | $17,324 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | $6,118 | $25,162 | $6,118 | $25,162 |
| Average | $4,772 | $16,326 | $4,869 | $16,423 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,786 for state residents and $23,930 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 Florida Atlantic University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,695.
| 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 |
| University of South Florida | $10,428 | $21,126 | $10,428 | $21,126 |
| St Petersburg College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Indian River State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Florida Atlantic University | $6,693 | $18,482 | $6,693 | $18,482 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | $8,961 | $31,216 | $8,961 | $31,216 |
| Average | $8,786 | $23,930 | $8,786 | $23,930 |
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 $17,256 when a student lives on campus and $18,386 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 | - |
| University of South Florida | $13,595 | $4,850 | $12,170 | $4,850 | - |
| St Petersburg College | - | - | $17,911 | $5,441 | - |
| Indian River State College | - | - | $8,670 | $5,270 | - |
| Florida Atlantic University | $12,536 | $6,174 | $14,840 | $7,644 | - |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | $10,914 | $5,500 | $10,914 | $5,500 | - |
| Average | $12,369 | $4,887 | $13,098 | $5,288 | - |