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Selected Colleges Comparison

Total CostsUndergraduateGraduateLiving Costs

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.
2024 Cost Of Attendance Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateOn-CampusOff-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.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-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.
Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-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
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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.
Living Costs Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther 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-