Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,910 when living on campus and $30,626 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $10,953 when living on campus and $38,669 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 Diego City College | $1,150 | $9,094 | $1,152 | - | $35,164 |
| Mendocino College | $1,423 | $8,893 | $1,080 | - | $21,222 |
| Cabrillo College | $1,270 | $9,910 | $2,250 | - | $28,989 |
| Madera Community College | $1,334 | $9,454 | $1,980 | - | $25,488 |
| Ventura County Community College System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| East San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $1,294 | $9,338 | $1,616 | - | $27,716 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,294 for in-state students and $9,338 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 10.20% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Cabrillo College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $9,910 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 Diego City College | $1,144 | $7,480 | $1,150 | $9,094 |
| Mendocino College | $1,423 | $8,893 | $1,423 | $8,893 |
| Cabrillo College | $1,262 | $8,630 | $1,270 | $9,910 |
| Madera Community College | $1,330 | $8,890 | $1,334 | $9,454 |
| Ventura County Community College System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| East San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $1,290 | $8,473 | $1,294 | $9,338 |
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 Diego City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Mendocino College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cabrillo College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Madera Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ventura County Community College System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| East San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program | 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 $27,716 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| San Diego City College | - | - | $30,736 | $4,428 | - |
| Mendocino College | - | - | $16,580 | $4,642 | - |
| Cabrillo College | - | - | $22,140 | $6,849 | - |
| Madera Community College | - | - | $17,982 | $7,506 | - |
| Ventura County Community College System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| East San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | - | - | $21,860 | $5,856 | - |