Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $36,487 when living on campus and $35,752 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $65,568 when living on campus and $64,833 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 | ||
| Michigan State University | $15,988 | $43,372 | $1,334 | $15,346 | $15,346 |
| University of California-Santa Cruz | $14,560 | $45,337 | $1,315 | $24,431 | $22,961 |
| Average | $15,274 | $44,355 | $1,325 | $19,889 | $19,154 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $15,274 for in-state students and $44,355 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.06% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of California-Santa Cruz requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $45,337 and Michigan State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $43,372 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Michigan State University | $16,617 | $42,607 | $15,988 | $43,372 |
| University of California-Santa Cruz | $14,240 | $44,312 | $14,560 | $45,337 |
| Average | $15,429 | $43,460 | $15,274 | $44,355 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $18,002 for state residents and $35,591 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.88% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Michigan State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $40,884 and University of California-Santa Cruz has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $27,366.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Michigan State University | $20,382 | $39,876 | $21,148 | $41,224 |
| University of California-Santa Cruz | $14,213 | $29,315 | $14,855 | $29,957 |
| Average | $17,298 | $34,596 | $18,002 | $35,591 |
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 $19,889 when a student lives on campus and $19,154 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Michigan State University | $11,754 | $3,592 | $11,754 | $3,592 | - |
| University of California-Santa Cruz | $18,785 | $5,646 | $16,697 | $6,264 | - |
| Average | $15,270 | $4,619 | $14,226 | $4,928 | - |