Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,787 when living on campus and $28,976 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $10,903 when living on campus and $37,092 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 | ||
| West Valley College | $1,490 | $8,702 | $1,152 | - | $26,341 |
| Victor Valley College | $1,425 | $10,125 | $1,080 | - | $20,364 |
| San Bernardino Valley College | $1,185 | $10,017 | $2,850 | - | $27,000 |
| Porterville College | $1,409 | $10,289 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Merritt College | $1,167 | $8,703 | $1,724 | - | $28,862 |
| Chabot College | $1,150 | $8,686 | $1,152 | - | $28,944 |
| Average | $1,304 | $9,420 | $1,483 | - | $26,189 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,304 for in-state students and $9,420 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 11.04% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Porterville College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $10,289 and Chabot College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,686 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| West Valley College | $1,490 | $9,320 | $1,490 | $8,702 |
| Victor Valley College | $1,425 | $10,125 | $1,425 | $10,125 |
| San Bernardino Valley College | $744 | $5,057 | $1,185 | $10,017 |
| Porterville College | $1,409 | $9,539 | $1,409 | $10,289 |
| Merritt College | $1,167 | $8,703 | $1,167 | $8,703 |
| Chabot College | $1,150 | $8,158 | $1,150 | $8,686 |
| Average | $1,231 | $8,484 | $1,304 | $9,420 |
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 | |
| West Valley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Victor Valley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| San Bernardino Valley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Porterville College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Merritt College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Chabot 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 $26,189 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| West Valley College | - | - | $21,452 | $4,889 | - |
| Victor Valley College | - | - | $16,580 | $3,784 | - |
| San Bernardino Valley College | - | - | $20,000 | $7,000 | - |
| Porterville College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Merritt College | - | - | $22,066 | $6,796 | - |
| Chabot College | - | - | $23,076 | $5,868 | - |
| Average | - | - | $20,434 | $5,755 | - |