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California Colleges

Costs of Attendance

For the academic year 2022-2023, the average cost of attendance (COA) of California Colleges is $41,561 for undergraduate schools and $43,190 for graduate schools. The following table and chart illustrate costs of attendance including tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs by degree offering and residence type.
Costs of Attendance (2022-2023)
California Colleges
Tuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateOn-CampusOff-Campus
Undergraduate$3,066$22,412 $1,340$17,810$22,000
Graduate$10,389$24,041 $1,340$17,810$22,000
[CHART#1] Costs of Attendance for California Colleges

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2022-2023, the average undergraduate tuition & fees of California Colleges is $3,066 for in-state students and $22,412 for out-of-state students. The following table and chart illustrate tuition and fees by school controls and levels.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees (2022-2023)
California Colleges
In-StateOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
Average$3,066- $21,112$1,299
Public Schools$3,066- $13,006-
4 Years or High$9,409- $26,594-
2-4 Years$1,270- $9,158-
Less Than 2 Years-- --
Private Schools-- $29,569$1,299
4 Years or High-- $30,283$1,299
2-4 Years-- $19,256-
Less Than 2 Years-- --
[CHART#2] Undergraduate Tuition & Fees for California Colleges

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2022-2023, the average graduate tuition & fees of California Colleges is $10,389 for in-state students and $24,041 for out-of-state students. The following table and chart illustrate tuition and fees by school controls and levels.
Graduate Tuition & Fees (2022-2023)
California Colleges
In-StateOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
Average Costs$8,489$1,900$22,974$1,067
Public Schools$8,489$1,900$19,619$1,900
Private Schools--$23,750$832
[CHART#3] Graduate Tuition & Fees for California Colleges

Room & Board, Other Living Costs

For the academic year 2022-2023, the average On-campus living costs of California Colleges is $17,810 and off-campus living costs is $22,000. The following table and chart illustrate living costs and other expenses by school controls and levels.
Room & Board, Other Living Costs (2022-2023)
California Colleges
On-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther Expenses
Average$14,321$3,489$17,056$4,944
Public Schools$14,194$3,757 $18,112$4,868
4 Years or High$16,010$3,842 $16,382$4,682
2-4 Years$9,353$3,533 $18,603$4,920
Less Than 2 Years-- --
Private Schools$14,406$3,308 $15,687$5,044
4 Years or High$14,407$3,337 $15,583$5,011
2-4 Years$14,335$1,400 $17,043$5,468
Less Than 2 Years-- --
[CHART#4] Room & Board, Other Living Costs for California Colleges

Tuition per Credit Hours

For the academic year 2022-2023, the undergraduate costs per credit hour of California Colleges is $45 for in-state students and $702 for out-of-state students. For graduate schools, the cost per credit hour is - for in-state students and $928 for out-of-state students. The following table and chart illustrate the average costs credit per hour by school controls and levels.
Tuition per Credit Hours (2022-2023)
California Colleges
UndergraduateGraduate
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Average$45$702 -$928
Public Schools$45$350 -$391
4 Years or High-$391 -$391
2-4 Years$45$341 --
Less Than 2 Years-- --
Private Schools-$1,168 -$1,026
4 Years or High-$1,191 -$1,026
2-4 Years-$397 --
Less Than 2 Years-- --
2-4 years and less than 2 years colleges do not offer graduate programs or not report its costs.
[CHART#5] Tuition per Credit Hours for California Colleges