Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,597 when living on campus and $29,377 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $12,662 when living on campus and $39,442 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 | ||
| Palo Verde College | $1,288 | $12,880 | $2,178 | - | $23,859 |
| Napa Valley College | $1,156 | $11,908 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Mt San Antonio College | $1,364 | $10,212 | $1,434 | - | $31,626 |
| Grossmont College | $1,332 | $10,628 | $1,200 | - | $24,900 |
| IDEA at ATEP | $1,156 | $10,996 | $938 | - | $27,891 |
| Contra Costa Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $1,259 | $11,325 | $1,338 | - | $26,780 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,259 for in-state students and $11,325 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 13.86% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Palo Verde College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $12,880 and Mt San Antonio College has the lowest tuition & fees of $10,212 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Palo Verde College | $1,380 | $10,590 | $1,288 | $12,880 |
| Napa Valley College | $1,156 | $9,388 | $1,156 | $11,908 |
| Mt San Antonio College | $1,352 | $10,096 | $1,364 | $10,212 |
| Grossmont College | $1,332 | $9,844 | $1,332 | $10,628 |
| IDEA at ATEP | $1,150 | $9,814 | $1,156 | $10,996 |
| Contra Costa Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $1,274 | $9,946 | $1,259 | $11,325 |
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 | |
| Palo Verde College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Napa Valley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Mt San Antonio College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Grossmont College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| IDEA at ATEP | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Contra Costa Community College District Office | 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 $26,780 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Palo Verde College | - | - | $19,431 | $4,428 | - |
| Napa Valley College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Mt San Antonio College | - | - | $25,434 | $6,192 | - |
| Grossmont College | - | - | $19,100 | $5,800 | - |
| IDEA at ATEP | - | - | $22,671 | $5,220 | - |
| Contra Costa Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | - | - | $21,213 | $5,566 | - |