Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,618 when living on campus and $28,004 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $11,621 when living on campus and $37,008 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 | ||
| Mt San Jacinto Community College District | $1,406 | $11,276 | $1,919 | - | $20,500 |
| Merritt College | $1,167 | $8,703 | $1,724 | - | $28,862 |
| Los Angeles Pierce College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Coastline Community College | $1,180 | $9,964 | $1,465 | - | $28,087 |
| Copper Mountain Community College | $1,114 | $11,050 | $938 | - | $23,859 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $1,221 | $10,225 | $1,397 | - | $25,386 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,221 for in-state students and $10,225 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 7.25% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Mt San Jacinto Community College District requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $11,276 and Merritt College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,703 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Mt San Jacinto Community College District | $1,406 | $11,276 | $1,406 | $11,276 |
| Merritt College | $1,167 | $8,703 | $1,167 | $8,703 |
| Los Angeles Pierce College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
| Coastline Community College | $1,174 | $8,734 | $1,180 | $9,964 |
| Copper Mountain Community College | $1,114 | $9,082 | $1,114 | $11,050 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $1,220 | $9,533 | $1,221 | $10,225 |
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 | |
| Mt San Jacinto Community College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Merritt College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Los Angeles Pierce College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Coastline Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Copper Mountain Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca 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 $25,386 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Mt San Jacinto Community College District | - | - | $15,500 | $5,000 | - |
| Merritt College | - | - | $22,066 | $6,796 | - |
| Los Angeles Pierce College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Coastline Community College | - | - | $23,659 | $4,428 | - |
| Copper Mountain Community College | - | - | $19,431 | $4,428 | - |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | - | - | $20,017 | $5,369 | - |