Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,580 when living on campus and $28,231 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $11,753 when living on campus and $37,404 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 | ||
| Ohlone College | $1,202 | $8,714 | $2,000 | - | $25,888 |
| Cuesta College | $1,340 | $11,000 | $1,152 | - | $25,470 |
| Cerro Coso Community College | $1,384 | $10,264 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Cerritos College | $1,364 | $12,004 | $938 | - | $25,624 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Hacienda La Puente Adult Education | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $1,323 | $10,496 | $1,257 | - | $25,651 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,323 for in-state students and $10,496 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 15.45% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Cerritos College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $12,004 and Ohlone College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,714 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Ohlone College | $1,202 | $7,178 | $1,202 | $8,714 |
| Cuesta College | $1,340 | $9,348 | $1,340 | $11,000 |
| Cerro Coso Community College | $1,384 | $9,514 | $1,384 | $10,264 |
| Cerritos College | $1,364 | $10,324 | $1,364 | $12,004 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Hacienda La Puente Adult Education | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $1,323 | $9,091 | $1,323 | $10,496 |
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 | |
| Ohlone College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cuesta College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cerro Coso Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cerritos College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | 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 $25,651 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Ohlone College | - | - | $22,104 | $3,784 | - |
| Cuesta College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,039 | - |
| Cerro Coso Community College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Cerritos College | - | - | $19,432 | $6,192 | - |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Hacienda La Puente Adult Education | - | ||||
| Average | - | - | $20,100 | $5,552 | - |