2024 Tuition and Comparison Chart

The following chart visualizes the San Diego Mesa's 2024 tuition & fees and compares to similar schools by school type, level, and location.

2024 Tuition & fees

The 2024 undergraduate tuition & fees at San Diego Mesa College are $1,150 for California residents and $9,094 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition & fees have increased by 22.23% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over the last 5 years.
2024 San Diego Mesa College Tuition & fees
YearTuitionFees
2020$7,440 $40
2021$8,064 $40
2022$8,472 $40
2023$7,400 $40
2024$9,048 $46

Living Costs

The 2024 average living cost is $35,164 including room & board and other living expenses.
The living cost at the school has increased by 61.97% from last year.
The following table and chart show the living costs changes over the last 5 years.
2024 Living Costs(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2020$15,084$5,274
2021$16,580$4,082
2022$17,254$4,762
2023$17,786$3,924
2024$30,736$4,428

Books & Supplies Costs Trends Chart

The 2024 average cost for purchasing books & supplies is $938 at San Diego Mesa College. The books & supplies cost has decreased by 0.81% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 books & supplies costs and the trends over the last 5 years.
San Diego Mesa College 2024 Books & Supplies Costs
YearBooks & Supplies Costs
2020$1,970
2021$1,080
2022$1,126
2023$1,152
2024$938

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The 2024 undergraduate tuition per credit hour at San Diego Mesa College is $46 for California residents and $377 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour has increased by 12.20% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 tuition per credit hour and its trends over the last 5 years.
2024 Tuition per Credit Hour
YearCalifornia ResidentsOut-of-State
2020$46$310
2021$46$336
2022$46$336
2023$46$336
2024$46$377