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Tuition Comparison Between Best Colleges in California

Total CostsUndergraduateGraduateLiving Costs

Cost of Attendance (COA)

The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between best schools in California. For state residents, the average COA is $37,931 when living on campus and $37,132 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $81,407 when living on campus and $80,608 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
2024 Cost Of Attendance Comparison Between Best Schools In California
RankNameTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateOn-CampusOff-Campus
1Stanford University $62,484 $825 $24,524 -
2California Institute of Technology $63,255 $1,428 $22,203 $25,623
3Pomona College $62,326 $1,100 $21,874 $18,945
4Claremont McKenna College $64,150 $1,200 $21,150 $21,150
5University of California-Los Angeles $13,747$44,524 $1,574 $22,710 $23,756
6University of California-Berkeley $14,850$45,627 $1,273 $28,930 $24,194
7University of Southern California $68,237 $1,200 $21,016 $21,016
8Harvey Mudd College $66,255 $800 $23,110 $12,582
9Soka University of America $37,450 $938 $16,676 $24,880
10Scripps College $63,434 $800 $22,998 $23,330
Average$14,299$57,774$1,114$22,519$21,720

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between best schools in California. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $14,299 for in-state students and $57,774 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of best schools in California are increased by 4.86% compared to the previous year.
Among the best schools in California, University of Southern California requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $68,237 and Soka University of America has the lowest tuition & fees of $37,450 for undergraduate programs.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Best Schools In California
RankName2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
1Stanford University $58,416$62,484
2California Institute of Technology $60,864$63,255
3Pomona College $59,238$62,326
4Claremont McKenna College $60,715$64,150
5University of California-Los Angeles $13,401$43,473$13,747$44,524
6University of California-Berkeley $14,395$44,467$14,850$45,627
7University of Southern California $64,726$68,237
8Harvey Mudd College $62,817$66,255
9Soka University of America $35,544$37,450
10Scripps College $60,712$63,434
Average$13,898$55,097$14,299$57,774

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between best schools in California. The average graduate tuition & fees is $14,572 for state residents and $50,576 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of best schools in California are increased by 3.68% compared to the previous year.
Among the best schools in California, Claremont McKenna College requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $68,525 and University of California-Los Angeles has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $27,366.
Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Best Schools In California
RankName2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
1Stanford University $57,210$59,499
2California Institute of Technology $60,657$63,063
3Pomona College This school does not have graduate schools programs.
4Claremont McKenna College $65,574$68,525
5University of California-Los Angeles $13,322$28,424$13,883$28,985
6University of California-Berkeley $14,476$29,578$15,261$30,363
7University of Southern California $64,666$68,128
8Harvey Mudd College This school does not have graduate schools programs.
9Soka University of America $35,544$37,450
10Scripps College $48,598$48,598
Average$13,899$48,781$14,572$50,576

Room & Board, Other Living Expenses

The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between best schools in California. 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 best schools in California is $22,519 when a student lives on campus and $21,720 when living off campus.
Living Costs Comparison Between Best Schools In California
RankNameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther Expenses (living with family)
1Stanford University
$19,922$4,602 ---
2California Institute of Technology
$19,503$2,700 $19,431$6,192-
3Pomona College
$20,374$1,500 $17,445$1,500-
4Claremont McKenna College
$19,650$1,500 $19,650$1,500-
5University of California-Los Angeles
$17,148$5,562 $17,436$6,320-
6University of California-Berkeley
$22,692$6,238 $17,614$6,580-
7University of Southern California
$19,198$1,818 $19,198$1,818-
8Harvey Mudd College
$21,710$1,400 $11,182$1,400-
9Soka University of America
$13,892$2,784 $20,232$4,648-
10Scripps College
$20,998$2,000 $21,330$2,000-
Average$19,509 $3,010$18,169 $3,551-
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