Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $37,856 when living on campus and $31,934 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $63,315 when living on campus and $57,394 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 | ||
| Arizona State University-Downtown Phoenix | $12,051 | $32,193 | $1,320 | $21,655 | $18,986 |
| University of California-Merced | $14,167 | $44,944 | $1,214 | $25,304 | $16,130 |
| Average | $13,109 | $38,569 | $1,267 | $23,480 | $17,558 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $13,109 for in-state students and $38,569 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.60% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of California-Merced requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $44,944 and Arizona State University-Downtown Phoenix has the lowest tuition & fees of $32,193 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Arizona State University-Downtown Phoenix | $11,618 | $30,592 | $12,051 | $32,193 |
| University of California-Merced | $13,791 | $43,863 | $14,167 | $44,944 |
| Average | $12,705 | $37,228 | $13,109 | $38,569 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $14,187 for state residents and $29,289 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.44% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of California-Merced requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $27,366 and University of California-Merced has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $27,366.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Arizona State University-Downtown Phoenix | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of California-Merced | $13,489 | $28,591 | $14,187 | $29,289 |
| Average | $13,489 | $28,591 | $14,187 | $29,289 |
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 $23,480 when a student lives on campus and $17,558 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Arizona State University-Downtown Phoenix | $17,847 | $3,808 | $13,932 | $5,054 | - |
| University of California-Merced | $20,293 | $5,011 | $10,537 | $5,593 | - |
| Average | $19,070 | $4,410 | $12,235 | $5,324 | - |