Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $36,042 when living on campus and $31,088 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $58,286 when living on campus and $53,332 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 | ||
| California State University-Chico | $8,472 | $21,072 | $1,096 | $19,520 | $16,520 |
| University of California-Merced | $14,653 | $46,541 | $1,046 | $27,297 | $20,389 |
| Average | $11,563 | $33,807 | $1,071 | $23,409 | $18,455 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,563 for in-state students and $33,807 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.20% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of California-Merced requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $44,148 and California State University-Chico has the lowest tuition & fees of $18,684 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| California State University-Chico | $8,064 | $19,944 | $8,472 | $21,072 |
| University of California-Merced | $14,167 | $44,944 | $14,653 | $46,541 |
| Average | $11,116 | $32,444 | $11,563 | $33,807 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,375 for state residents and $24,966 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.40% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of California-Merced requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $27,864 and California State University-Chico has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $17,688.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| California State University-Chico | $9,498 | $19,002 | $9,996 | $20,076 |
| University of California-Merced | $14,187 | $29,289 | $14,753 | $29,855 |
| Average | $11,843 | $24,146 | $12,375 | $24,966 |
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 2024-2025, the average living costs of selected colleges is $23,409 when a student lives on campus and $18,455 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| California State University-Chico | $16,500 | $3,020 | $11,644 | $4,876 | $4,728 |
| University of California-Merced | $21,445 | $5,852 | $12,999 | $7,390 | $7,646 |
| Average | $18,973 | $4,436 | $12,322 | $6,133 | $6,187 |
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