Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $15,972 when living on campus and $29,070 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $24,251 when living on campus and $37,349 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 | ||
| Los Angeles Mission College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Imperial Valley College | $1,126 | $7,990 | $938 | $13,663 | $25,623 |
| Diablo Valley College | $1,312 | $9,012 | $1,190 | - | $30,330 |
| Cuesta College | $1,340 | $11,000 | $1,152 | - | $25,470 |
| Hacienda La Puente Adult Education | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| South Orange County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $1,254 | $9,533 | $1,055 | $13,663 | $26,762 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,254 for in-state students and $9,533 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 11.52% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Cuesta College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $11,000 and Imperial Valley College has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,990 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Los Angeles Mission College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
| Imperial Valley College | $1,126 | $6,646 | $1,126 | $7,990 |
| Diablo Valley College | $1,312 | $8,328 | $1,312 | $9,012 |
| Cuesta College | $1,340 | $9,348 | $1,340 | $11,000 |
| Hacienda La Puente Adult Education | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| South Orange County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $1,254 | $8,548 | $1,254 | $9,533 |
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 | |
| Los Angeles Mission College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Imperial Valley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Diablo Valley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cuesta College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Hacienda La Puente Adult Education | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| South Orange County 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 $13,663 when a student lives on campus and $26,762 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Los Angeles Mission College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Imperial Valley College | $7,471 | $6,192 | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Diablo Valley College | - | - | $22,644 | $7,686 | - |
| Cuesta College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,039 | - |
| Hacienda La Puente Adult Education | - | ||||
| South Orange County Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $7,471 | $6,192 | $20,234 | $6,527 | - |