Mills College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$30,950

Cost of attendance at Mills College in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$6,749
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$30,950

Cost of attendance at Mills College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Mills College was $25,283. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Mills College

Mills College net price calculator

$25,283

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in California and nationwide.

California's average	$10,382
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Mills College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$25,283	$2,671 (10%)	$14,854	$19,393	$18,187	$25,478	$32,406
2021	$27,954	$2,537 (10%)	$17,236	$22,472	$22,894	$28,433	$37,997
2020	$25,417	$517 (2%)	$15,749	$19,300	$21,661	$28,218	$37,257
2019	$24,900	$1,186 (5%)	$18,291	$18,712	$24,599	$25,245	$35,882
2018	$26,086	$1,561 (6%)	$18,867	$20,248	$23,691	$26,472	$34,676
2017	$27,647	$466 (2%)	$17,758	$16,535	$26,449	$30,093	$35,379
2016	$27,181	$222	$18,797	$18,483	$23,645	$29,241	$36,511
2015	$27,403	$630 (2%)	$21,532	$21,360	$22,892	$28,471	$34,432
2014	$26,773	--	$19,288	$20,836	$23,010	$29,771	$36,325

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Mills College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$51,108	$666 (1%)	$30,950	$18,547	$1,611
2021	$50,442	$107	$30,770	$18,061	$1,611
2020	$50,549	$1,514 (3%)	$30,877	$18,061	$1,611
2019	$49,035	$15,644 (24%)	$30,257	$17,167	$1,611
2018	$64,679	$1,748 (3%)	$46,236	$16,929	$1,514
2017	$62,931	$1,899 (3%)	$45,635	$15,782	$1,514
2016	$61,032	$1,934 (3%)	$44,258	$15,260	$1,514
2015	$59,098	$1,773 (3%)	$42,918	$14,690	$1,490
2014	$57,325	$1,765 (3%)	$41,494	$14,363	$1,468
2013	$55,560	--	$40,080	$14,050	$1,430

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at Mills College? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $14,369 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at Mills College is $1,597 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Mills College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,611.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Mills College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,468

If living off-campus, with family: $4,178

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,178
How much is Mills College application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $50 and $50 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Mills College offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Mills College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,222	$1,935
For out-of-state students	$1,222	$1,935

Housing and Meal

**Mills College requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Mills College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$14,369	15	705
2021	N/A	N/A	$13,883	15	613
2020	$6,607	$6,408	N/A	12	613
2019	$6,384	$6,222	N/A	15	794
2018	$6,688	$6,100	N/A	19	794
2017	$6,602	$6,100	N/A	19	690
2016	$6,410	$5,980	N/A	19	733

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Mills College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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