Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,387 when living on campus and $27,806 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $11,060 when living on campus and $36,479 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| Los Angeles Valley College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Coastline Community College | $1,180 | $9,964 | $1,465 | - | $28,087 |
| Chaffey College | $1,184 | $11,120 | $938 | - | $25,624 |
| Butte College | $1,336 | $8,416 | $1,270 | - | $22,342 |
| San Diego Community College District-District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $1,235 | $9,908 | $1,153 | - | $25,419 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,235 for in-state students and $9,908 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 10.66% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Chaffey College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $11,120 and Butte College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,416 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Los Angeles Valley College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
| Coastline Community College | $1,174 | $8,734 | $1,180 | $9,964 |
| Chaffey College | $1,184 | $9,392 | $1,184 | $11,120 |
| Butte College | $1,336 | $7,816 | $1,336 | $8,416 |
| San Diego Community College District-District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $1,233 | $8,953 | $1,235 | $9,908 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Los Angeles Valley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Coastline Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Chaffey College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Butte College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| San Diego Community College District-District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | - | - | ||
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. 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 selected colleges is $25,419 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Los Angeles Valley College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Coastline Community College | - | - | $23,659 | $4,428 | - |
| Chaffey College | - | - | $19,432 | $6,192 | - |
| Butte College | - | - | $17,780 | $4,562 | - |
| San Diego Community College District-District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | - | - | $20,076 | $5,344 | - |