Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,346 when living on campus and $31,659 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $11,343 when living on campus and $40,656 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 | ||
| San Diego City College | $1,150 | $9,094 | $1,152 | - | $35,164 |
| College of the Desert | $1,326 | $9,586 | $938 | - | $30,393 |
| Coastline Community College | $1,180 | $9,964 | $1,465 | - | $28,087 |
| Chaffey College | $1,184 | $11,120 | $938 | - | $25,624 |
| Chabot College | $1,150 | $8,686 | $1,152 | - | $28,944 |
| Folsom Lake College | $1,288 | $12,808 | $1,152 | - | $27,666 |
| Average | $1,213 | $10,210 | $1,133 | - | $29,313 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,213 for in-state students and $10,210 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 14.14% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Folsom Lake College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $12,808 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 | |
| San Diego City College | $1,144 | $7,480 | $1,150 | $9,094 |
| College of the Desert | $1,326 | $9,138 | $1,326 | $9,586 |
| Coastline Community College | $1,174 | $8,734 | $1,180 | $9,964 |
| Chaffey College | $1,184 | $9,392 | $1,184 | $11,120 |
| Chabot College | $1,150 | $8,158 | $1,150 | $8,686 |
| Folsom Lake College | $1,288 | $10,768 | $1,288 | $12,808 |
| Average | $1,196 | $8,945 | $1,213 | $10,210 |
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 | |
| San Diego City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| College of the Desert | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Coastline Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Chaffey College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Chabot College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Folsom Lake 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 $29,313 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| San Diego City College | - | - | $30,736 | $4,428 | - |
| College of the Desert | - | - | $25,965 | $4,428 | - |
| Coastline Community College | - | - | $23,659 | $4,428 | - |
| Chaffey College | - | - | $19,432 | $6,192 | - |
| Chabot College | - | - | $23,076 | $5,868 | - |
| Folsom Lake College | - | - | $21,474 | $6,192 | - |
| Average | - | - | $24,057 | $5,256 | - |