Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $3,192 when living on campus and $30,311 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $11,532 when living on campus and $38,651 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 | ||
| San Jose City College | $1,366 | $9,486 | $2,727 | - | $25,200 |
| Mendocino College | $1,423 | $8,893 | $1,080 | - | $21,222 |
| Cuyamaca College | $1,340 | $10,636 | $1,200 | - | $24,900 |
| Canada College | $1,332 | $9,508 | $1,971 | - | $35,284 |
| Cabrillo College | $1,270 | $9,910 | $2,250 | - | $28,989 |
| Average | $1,346 | $9,687 | $1,846 | - | $27,119 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,346 for in-state students and $9,687 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.59% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Cuyamaca College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $10,636 and Mendocino College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,893 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| San Jose City College | $1,366 | $9,486 | $1,366 | $9,486 |
| Mendocino College | $1,423 | $8,893 | $1,423 | $8,893 |
| Cuyamaca College | $1,340 | $9,852 | $1,340 | $10,636 |
| Canada College | $1,362 | $9,006 | $1,332 | $9,508 |
| Cabrillo College | $1,262 | $8,630 | $1,270 | $9,910 |
| Average | $1,351 | $9,173 | $1,346 | $9,687 |
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 | |
| San Jose City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Mendocino College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cuyamaca College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Canada College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cabrillo College | 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 $27,119 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| San Jose City College | - | - | $19,845 | $5,355 | - |
| Mendocino College | - | - | $16,580 | $4,642 | - |
| Cuyamaca College | - | - | $19,100 | $5,800 | - |
| Canada College | - | - | $31,288 | $3,996 | - |
| Cabrillo College | - | - | $22,140 | $6,849 | - |
| Average | - | - | $21,791 | $5,328 | - |