Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,740 when living on campus and $29,782 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $11,392 when living on campus and $38,434 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 Southwest College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Glendale Community College | $1,181 | $8,381 | $938 | - | $25,624 |
| Cabrillo College | $1,270 | $9,910 | $2,250 | - | $28,989 |
| American River College | $1,288 | $12,808 | $1,152 | - | $27,666 |
| College of Alameda | $1,148 | $8,684 | $1,724 | - | $28,862 |
| Madera Community College | $1,334 | $9,454 | $1,980 | - | $25,488 |
| Average | $1,243 | $9,895 | $1,497 | - | $27,042 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,243 for in-state students and $9,895 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 7.39% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, American River College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $12,808 and Glendale Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,381 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Los Angeles Southwest College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
| Glendale Community College | $1,171 | $8,438 | $1,181 | $8,381 |
| Cabrillo College | $1,262 | $8,630 | $1,270 | $9,910 |
| American River College | $1,288 | $10,768 | $1,288 | $12,808 |
| College of Alameda | $1,148 | $8,684 | $1,148 | $8,684 |
| Madera Community College | $1,330 | $8,890 | $1,334 | $9,454 |
| Average | $1,230 | $9,213 | $1,243 | $9,895 |
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 Southwest College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Glendale Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cabrillo College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| American River College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| College of Alameda | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Madera Community 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 $27,042 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Los Angeles Southwest College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Glendale Community College | - | - | $19,432 | $6,192 | - |
| Cabrillo College | - | - | $22,140 | $6,849 | - |
| American River College | - | - | $21,474 | $6,192 | - |
| College of Alameda | - | - | $22,066 | $6,796 | - |
| Madera Community College | - | - | $17,982 | $7,506 | - |
| Average | - | - | $20,421 | $6,621 | - |