Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $21,537 when living on campus and $18,644 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $31,707 when living on campus and $28,814 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 | ||
| Valencia College | $2,474 | $9,383 | $1,252 | - | $12,753 |
| South Florida State College | $3,165 | $11,859 | $1,200 | - | $10,159 |
| Palm Beach State College | $3,050 | $10,910 | $2,700 | - | $19,980 |
| North Florida College | $3,054 | $11,400 | $1,400 | - | $8,300 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | $6,118 | $25,162 | $1,200 | $16,414 | $16,414 |
| University of South Florida-St Petersburg | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $3,572 | $13,743 | $1,550 | $16,414 | $13,521 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $3,572 for in-state students and $13,743 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 Valencia College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,383 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Valencia College | $2,474 | $9,383 | $2,474 | $9,383 |
| South Florida State College | $3,165 | $11,859 | $3,165 | $11,859 |
| Palm Beach State College | $3,050 | $10,910 | $3,050 | $10,910 |
| North Florida College | $2,994 | $11,460 | $3,054 | $11,400 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | $6,118 | $25,162 | $6,118 | $25,162 |
| University of South Florida-St Petersburg | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $3,560 | $13,755 | $3,572 | $13,743 |
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 | |
| Valencia College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| South Florida State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Palm Beach State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| North Florida College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Florida Gulf Coast University | $8,961 | $31,216 | $8,961 | $31,216 |
| University of South Florida-St Petersburg | 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 $16,414 when a student lives on campus and $13,521 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Valencia College | - | - | $9,366 | $3,387 | - |
| South Florida State College | - | - | $5,920 | $4,239 | - |
| Palm Beach State College | - | - | $12,825 | $7,155 | - |
| North Florida College | - | - | $5,400 | $2,900 | - |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | $10,914 | $5,500 | $10,914 | $5,500 | - |
| University of South Florida-St Petersburg | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $10,914 | $5,500 | $8,885 | $4,636 | - |