Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $43,139 when living on campus and $42,453 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 Atlantic University | $37,990 | $1,186 | $19,060 | $18,757 | |
| Bethune-Cookman University | $14,794 | $1,450 | $13,696 | $19,046 | |
| Florida Center | $14,330 | $1,216 | - | $12,708 | |
| Keiser University - Residential (Flagship) | $37,376 | $2,000 | $24,450 | $21,296 | |
| University of Fort Lauderdale | $9,810 | $1,500 | - | $19,300 | |
| Everglades University | $20,768 | $2,000 | - | $19,192 | |
| Average | $22,511 | $1,559 | $19,069 | $18,383 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $22,511 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.90% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Palm Beach Atlantic University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $37,990 and University of Fort Lauderdale has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,810 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Palm Beach Atlantic University | $35,900 | $37,990 | ||
| Bethune-Cookman University | $14,794 | $14,794 | ||
| Florida Center | $17,141 | $14,330 | ||
| Keiser University - Residential (Flagship) | $36,020 | $37,376 | ||
| University of Fort Lauderdale | $7,410 | $9,810 | ||
| Everglades University | $20,000 | $20,768 | ||
| Average | $21,878 | $22,511 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $14,612 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.48% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Everglades University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $22,200 and University of Fort Lauderdale has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $8,100.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Palm Beach Atlantic University | $12,060 | $12,977 | ||
| Bethune-Cookman University | $14,100 | $14,100 | ||
| Florida Center | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Keiser University - Residential (Flagship) | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Fort Lauderdale | $6,570 | $8,370 | ||
| Everglades University | $22,160 | $23,000 | ||
| Average | $13,723 | $14,612 | ||
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 $19,069 when a student lives on campus and $18,383 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Palm Beach Atlantic University | $12,610 | $6,450 | $11,629 | $7,128 | - |
| Bethune-Cookman University | $10,396 | $3,300 | $10,396 | $8,650 | - |
| Florida Center | - | - | $11,508 | $1,200 | - |
| Keiser University - Residential (Flagship) | $15,650 | $8,800 | $12,304 | $8,992 | - |
| University of Fort Lauderdale | - | - | $12,400 | $6,900 | - |
| Everglades University | - | - | $9,596 | $9,596 | - |
| Average | $12,885 | $6,183 | $11,306 | $7,078 | - |