Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $50,074 when living on campus and $43,885 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 | ||
| Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences | $20,479 | - | - | - | |
| Samuel Merritt University | $50,138 | - | - | - | |
| Antioch University-Santa Barbara | $26,080 | - | - | - | |
| Minerva University | $23,630 | $1,000 | $20,750 | $3,500 | |
| University of Saint Katherine | $28,800 | $938 | - | $25,623 | |
| Institute of Buddhist Studies | $21,000 | - | - | - | |
| Average | $28,355 | $969 | $20,750 | $14,562 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $33,283 for all students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 11.94% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Samuel Merritt University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $50,138 and Minerva University has the lowest tuition & fees of $21,630 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Samuel Merritt University | $50,934 | $50,138 | ||
| Antioch University-Santa Barbara | $19,560 | $26,080 | ||
| Minerva University | $18,700 | $23,630 | ||
| University of Saint Katherine | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Institute of Buddhist Studies | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $29,731 | $33,283 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $35,715 for all students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -3.43% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Samuel Merritt University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $49,786 and Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $19,879.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences | $20,479 | $20,479 | ||
| Samuel Merritt University | $58,126 | $49,786 | ||
| Antioch University-Santa Barbara | $32,350 | $36,880 | ||
| Minerva University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Saint Katherine | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Institute of Buddhist Studies | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $36,985 | $35,715 | ||
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 $20,750 when a student lives on campus and $3,500 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences | - | - | - | - | - |
| Samuel Merritt University | - | - | - | - | - |
| Antioch University-Santa Barbara | - | - | - | - | - |
| Minerva University | $15,750 | $5,000 | $2,500 | $1,000 | $500 |
| University of Saint Katherine | - | ||||
| Institute of Buddhist Studies | - | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $15,750 | $5,000 | $2,500 | $1,000 | $500 |
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