Paying for Skyline College

In-StateOut-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee $1,332 -2.20% $11,384 19.73%
The 2024 tuition & fees of Skyline College (Skyline) are $1,332 for California residents and $11,384 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,621 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee has significantly risen this year (more than 10%) at Skyline.
45% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $3,778. It could cover 33.19% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $36,726 for California residents and $46,778 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
Skyline's 4-year tuition is $5,006 for California residents and $46,800 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $208,660 for California residents and $250,454 for out-of-state students.
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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Skyline College is $1,332 for California residents and $11,384 for out-of-state students. It has been decreased by -2.20% for California residents and increased by 19.73% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount ($4,271) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,621.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Skyline is $1,303 for California residents and $13,630 for out-of-state students, a 19.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Skyline Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$1,362 $9,508$26,132
2023-2024$1,332$11,384$37,201
Change % 2023-2024-2.20%19.73%42.36%
2024-2025$1,303$13,630$52,959

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Skyline. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $46 for California residents and $359 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$46$355
2023-2024$46$359
2024-2025$46$363
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

Skyline Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Skyline?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Skyline is $5,006 for California residents and $46,800 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at Skyline College have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Skyline 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)In-State$1,299$1,267$1,235$1,205$5,006
Out-of-State$11,509$11,635$11,763$11,892$46,800
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)In-State$1,267$1,235$1,205$1,175$4,882
Out-of-State$11,635$11,763$11,892$12,023$47,314
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)In-State$1,235$1,205$1,175$1,146$4,761
Out-of-State$11,763$11,892$12,023$12,155$47,833
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)In-State$1,205$1,175$1,146$1,117$4,643
Out-of-State$11,892$12,023$12,155$12,288$48,358
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)In-State$1,175$1,146$1,117$1,090$4,528
Out-of-State$12,023$12,155$12,288$12,423$48,889

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $208,660 for California residents and $250,454 for out-of-state students.
Skyline 4 Years COA
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)In-State$44,689$49,328$54,195$59,590$208,660
Out-of-State$54,899$59,697$64,999$70,860$250,454
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)In-State$49,328$54,471$59,865$65,843$230,464
Out-of-State$59,697$64,999$70,860$77,340$272,895
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)In-State$54,471$60,173$66,150$72,773$254,631
Out-of-State$64,999$70,860$77,340$84,505$297,703
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)In-State$60,173$66,492$73,115$80,454$281,418
Out-of-State$70,860$77,340$84,505$92,428$325,133
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)In-State$66,492$73,496$80,834$88,964$311,104
Out-of-State$77,340$84,505$92,428$101,192$355,465

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 45% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $193,548 for California residents and $235,342 for out-of-state students.
Skyline 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)In-State$40,911$45,550$50,417$55,812$193,548
Out-of-State$51,121$55,919$61,221$67,082$235,342
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)In-State$45,550$50,693$56,087$62,065$215,352
Out-of-State$55,919$61,221$67,082$73,562$257,783
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)In-State$50,693$56,395$62,372$68,995$239,519
Out-of-State$61,221$67,082$73,562$80,727$282,591
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)In-State$56,395$62,714$69,337$76,676$266,306
Out-of-State$67,082$73,562$80,727$88,650$310,021
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)In-State$62,714$69,718$77,056$85,186$295,992
Out-of-State$73,562$80,727$88,650$97,414$340,353

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Skyline College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to Skyline
In-StateOut-of-State
Skyline College$1,332$11,384
University of California-Los Angeles$13,747$44,524
University of California-Berkeley$14,850$45,627
University of California-San Diego$15,265$46,042
California State University-Fullerton$7,073$18,953
University of California-Davis$15,247$46,024
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