Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,453 when living on campus and $27,622 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $11,095 when living on campus and $36,265 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 | ||
| Mendocino College | $1,423 | $8,893 | $1,080 | - | $21,222 |
| Los Angeles Southwest College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Irvine Valley College | $1,156 | $10,996 | $938 | - | $27,891 |
| Fresno City College | $1,334 | $9,454 | $1,980 | - | $25,488 |
| East Los Angeles College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| San Jose-Evergreen Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $1,278 | $9,921 | $1,175 | - | $25,169 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,278 for in-state students and $9,921 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.79% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Irvine Valley College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $10,996 and Mendocino College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,893 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Mendocino College | $1,423 | $8,893 | $1,423 | $8,893 |
| Los Angeles Southwest College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
| Irvine Valley College | $1,150 | $9,814 | $1,156 | $10,996 |
| Fresno City College | $1,330 | $8,890 | $1,334 | $9,454 |
| East Los Angeles College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
| San Jose-Evergreen Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $1,276 | $9,467 | $1,278 | $9,921 |
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 | |
| Mendocino College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Los Angeles Southwest College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Irvine Valley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Fresno City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| East Los Angeles College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| San Jose-Evergreen 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 $25,169 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Mendocino College | - | - | $16,580 | $4,642 | - |
| Los Angeles Southwest College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Irvine Valley College | - | - | $22,671 | $5,220 | - |
| Fresno City College | - | - | $17,982 | $7,506 | - |
| East Los Angeles College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| San Jose-Evergreen Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | - | - | $19,219 | $5,950 | - |