Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,390 when living on campus and $29,069 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $11,195 when living on campus and $37,875 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 | ||
| Merritt College | $1,167 | $8,703 | $1,724 | - | $28,862 |
| Glendale Community College | $1,181 | $8,381 | $938 | - | $25,624 |
| East Los Angeles College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Cerro Coso Community College | $1,384 | $10,264 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| American River College | $1,288 | $12,808 | $1,152 | - | $27,666 |
| San Jose-Evergreen Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $1,252 | $10,057 | $1,138 | - | $26,680 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,252 for in-state students and $10,057 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.33% 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 | |
| Merritt College | $1,167 | $8,703 | $1,167 | $8,703 |
| Glendale Community College | $1,171 | $8,438 | $1,181 | $8,381 |
| East Los Angeles College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
| Cerro Coso Community College | $1,384 | $9,514 | $1,384 | $10,264 |
| American River College | $1,288 | $10,768 | $1,288 | $12,808 |
| San Jose-Evergreen Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $1,240 | $9,459 | $1,252 | $10,057 |
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 | |
| Merritt College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Glendale Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| East Los Angeles College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cerro Coso Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| American River College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| San Jose-Evergreen Community College District | 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 $26,680 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Merritt College | - | - | $22,066 | $6,796 | - |
| Glendale Community College | - | - | $19,432 | $6,192 | - |
| East Los Angeles College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Cerro Coso Community College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| American River College | - | - | $21,474 | $6,192 | - |
| San Jose-Evergreen Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | - | - | $20,367 | $6,313 | - |