Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,568 when living on campus and $34,163 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $11,257 when living on campus and $42,853 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 |
| Monterey Peninsula College | $1,188 | $9,924 | $938 | - | $38,304 |
| De Anza College | $1,562 | $12,317 | $1,794 | - | $27,291 |
| Columbia College | $1,547 | $8,870 | $940 | - | $25,623 |
| Contra Costa Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $1,362 | $10,051 | $1,206 | - | $31,596 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,362 for in-state students and $10,051 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 16.00% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, De Anza College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $12,317 and Columbia College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,870 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 |
| Monterey Peninsula College | $1,188 | $8,364 | $1,188 | $9,924 |
| De Anza College | $1,562 | $11,507 | $1,562 | $12,317 |
| Columbia College | $1,356 | $7,308 | $1,547 | $8,870 |
| Contra Costa Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $1,313 | $8,665 | $1,362 | $10,051 |
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. | |||
| Monterey Peninsula College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| De Anza College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Columbia College | 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 $31,596 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 | - |
| Monterey Peninsula College | - | - | $32,049 | $6,255 | - |
| De Anza College | - | - | $20,790 | $6,501 | - |
| Columbia College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Contra Costa Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | - | - | $25,752 | $5,844 | - |