Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $17,544 when living on campus and $29,565 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $25,910 when living on campus and $37,931 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 | ||
| Santa Barbara City College | $1,234 | $10,186 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| College of San Mateo | $1,332 | $11,384 | $1,971 | - | $37,201 |
| Reedley College | $1,334 | $9,454 | $1,980 | $14,606 | $25,488 |
| Evergreen Valley College | $1,366 | $8,718 | $2,727 | - | $23,481 |
| Citrus College | $1,204 | $9,844 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Butte College | $1,336 | $8,416 | $1,270 | - | $22,342 |
| Average | $1,301 | $9,667 | $1,637 | $14,606 | $26,626 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,301 for in-state students and $9,667 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 9.08% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, College of San Mateo requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $11,384 and Butte College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,416 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Santa Barbara City College | $1,234 | $9,322 | $1,234 | $10,186 |
| College of San Mateo | $1,376 | $9,552 | $1,332 | $11,384 |
| Reedley College | $1,330 | $8,890 | $1,334 | $9,454 |
| Evergreen Valley College | $1,366 | $8,286 | $1,366 | $8,718 |
| Citrus College | $1,198 | $9,310 | $1,204 | $9,844 |
| Butte College | $1,336 | $7,816 | $1,336 | $8,416 |
| Average | $1,307 | $8,863 | $1,301 | $9,667 |
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 | |
| Santa Barbara City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| College of San Mateo | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Reedley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Evergreen Valley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Citrus College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Butte 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 $14,606 when a student lives on campus and $26,626 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Santa Barbara City College | - | - | $20,232 | $5,391 | - |
| College of San Mateo | - | - | $31,288 | $5,913 | - |
| Reedley College | $7,100 | $7,506 | $17,982 | $7,506 | - |
| Evergreen Valley College | - | - | $18,126 | $5,355 | - |
| Citrus College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Butte College | - | - | $17,780 | $4,562 | - |
| Average | $7,100 | $7,506 | $20,807 | $5,820 | - |