Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $18,727 when living on campus and $28,377 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $27,619 when living on campus and $37,269 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 | ||
| Lassen Community College | $1,144 | $8,224 | $938 | $16,280 | $25,624 |
| Golden West College | $1,196 | $11,084 | $1,465 | - | $28,087 |
| Butte College | $1,336 | $8,416 | $1,270 | - | $22,342 |
| American River College | $1,288 | $12,808 | $1,152 | - | $27,666 |
| West Valley Mission Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Hacienda La Puente Adult Education | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $1,241 | $10,133 | $1,206 | $16,280 | $25,930 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,241 for in-state students and $10,133 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 7.98% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, American River College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $12,808 and Lassen Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,224 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Lassen Community College | $1,129 | $9,097 | $1,144 | $8,224 |
| Golden West College | $1,190 | $9,854 | $1,196 | $11,084 |
| Butte College | $1,336 | $7,816 | $1,336 | $8,416 |
| American River College | $1,288 | $10,768 | $1,288 | $12,808 |
| West Valley Mission Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Hacienda La Puente Adult Education | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $1,218 | $9,384 | $1,241 | $10,133 |
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 | |
| Lassen Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Golden West College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Butte College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| American River College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| West Valley Mission Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Hacienda La Puente Adult Education | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| 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 $16,280 when a student lives on campus and $25,930 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Lassen Community College | $12,300 | $3,980 | $19,432 | $6,192 | - |
| Golden West College | - | - | $23,659 | $4,428 | - |
| Butte College | - | - | $17,780 | $4,562 | - |
| American River College | - | - | $21,474 | $6,192 | - |
| West Valley Mission Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Hacienda La Puente Adult Education | - | ||||
| Average | $12,300 | $3,980 | $20,586 | $5,344 | - |