Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,378 when living on campus and $28,445 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $10,989 when living on campus and $37,056 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
Pasadena City College | $1,180 | $10,756 | $1,152 | - | $25,623 |
Los Angeles City College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
Hartnell College | $1,404 | $8,994 | $938 | - | $23,859 |
Cuyamaca College | $1,340 | $10,636 | $1,200 | - | $24,900 |
Contra Costa College | $1,312 | $9,012 | $1,190 | - | $30,330 |
West Hills Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Average | $1,295 | $9,906 | $1,084 | - | $26,067 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,295 for in-state students and $9,906 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.25% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pasadena City College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $10,756 and Hartnell College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,994 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Pasadena City College | $1,172 | $9,572 | $1,180 | $10,756 |
Los Angeles City College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
Hartnell College | $1,404 | $8,994 | $1,404 | $8,994 |
Cuyamaca College | $1,340 | $9,852 | $1,340 | $10,636 |
Contra Costa College | $1,312 | $8,328 | $1,312 | $9,012 |
West Hills Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $1,293 | $9,323 | $1,295 | $9,906 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Pasadena City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Los Angeles City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Hartnell College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Cuyamaca College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Contra Costa College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
West Hills 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 $26,067 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
Pasadena City College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
Los Angeles City College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
Hartnell College | - | - | $19,431 | $4,428 | - |
Cuyamaca College | - | - | $19,100 | $5,800 | - |
Contra Costa College | - | - | $22,644 | $7,686 | - |
West Hills Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
Average | - | - | $20,007 | $6,060 | - |