Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $36,575 when living on campus and $44,848 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 | ||
| Dongguk University Los Angeles | $9,899 | - | - | - | |
| National University | $13,320 | $938 | - | $25,623 | |
| Minerva University | $18,700 | $1,000 | $17,350 | - | |
| Touro University California | $31,865 | $400 | - | - | |
| American Conservatory Theater | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| California Arts University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $18,446 | $779 | $17,350 | $25,623 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $16,010 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.68% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Touro University California requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $31,865 and Dongguk University Los Angeles has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,418 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Dongguk University Los Angeles | This school does not have undergraduate programs. | |||
| National University | $13,320 | $13,320 | ||
| Minerva University | $17,562 | $18,700 | ||
| Touro University California | This school does not have undergraduate programs. | |||
| American Conservatory Theater | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California Arts University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $15,441 | $16,010 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,906 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.10% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, National University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $15,912 and Dongguk University Los Angeles has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,418.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Dongguk University Los Angeles | $8,414 | $9,899 | ||
| National University | $15,912 | $15,912 | ||
| Minerva University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Touro University California | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| American Conservatory Theater | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California Arts University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $12,163 | $12,906 | ||
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 $17,350 when a student lives on campus and $25,623 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Dongguk University Los Angeles | - | - | - | - | - |
| National University | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Minerva University | $13,350 | $4,000 | - | - | - |
| Touro University California | - | - | - | - | - |
| American Conservatory Theater | - | ||||
| California Arts University | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $13,350 | $4,000 | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |