Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $18,485 when living on campus and $20,505 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $28,586 when living on campus and $30,605 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 | ||
| Palm Beach State College | $3,050 | $10,910 | $2,700 | - | $19,980 |
| North Florida College | $3,054 | $11,400 | $1,400 | - | $8,300 |
| Florida Gateway College | $3,100 | $11,747 | $1,271 | $9,325 | $17,729 |
| Hillsborough Community College | $2,506 | $9,111 | $1,560 | $14,142 | $14,142 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | $6,118 | $25,162 | $1,200 | $16,414 | $16,414 |
| University of South Florida-Sarasota-Manatee | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $3,566 | $13,666 | $1,626 | $13,294 | $15,313 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $3,566 for in-state students and $13,666 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.09% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Florida Gulf Coast University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $25,162 and Hillsborough Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,111 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Palm Beach State College | $3,050 | $10,910 | $3,050 | $10,910 |
| North Florida College | $2,994 | $11,460 | $3,054 | $11,400 |
| Florida Gateway College | $3,100 | $11,747 | $3,100 | $11,747 |
| Hillsborough Community College | $2,506 | $9,111 | $2,506 | $9,111 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | $6,118 | $25,162 | $6,118 | $25,162 |
| University of South Florida-Sarasota-Manatee | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $3,554 | $13,678 | $3,566 | $13,666 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,961 for state residents and $31,216 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 Gulf Coast University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $28,170.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Palm Beach State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| North Florida College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Florida Gateway College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Hillsborough Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Florida Gulf Coast University | $8,961 | $31,216 | $8,961 | $31,216 |
| University of South Florida-Sarasota-Manatee | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $8,961 | $31,216 | $8,961 | $31,216 |
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 $13,294 when a student lives on campus and $15,313 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Palm Beach State College | - | - | $12,825 | $7,155 | - |
| North Florida College | - | - | $5,400 | $2,900 | - |
| Florida Gateway College | $6,700 | $2,625 | $13,105 | $4,624 | - |
| Hillsborough Community College | $9,662 | $4,480 | $9,662 | $4,480 | - |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | $10,914 | $5,500 | $10,914 | $5,500 | - |
| University of South Florida-Sarasota-Manatee | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $9,092 | $4,202 | $10,381 | $4,932 | - |