Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,651 when living on campus and $29,414 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $10,768 when living on campus and $37,531 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 | ||
Porterville College | $1,409 | $10,289 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
Laney College | $1,148 | $8,684 | $1,724 | - | $28,862 |
Golden West College | $1,196 | $11,084 | $1,465 | - | $28,087 |
El Camino Community College District | $1,144 | $7,144 | $2,136 | - | $25,623 |
Allan Hancock College | $1,156 | $9,436 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
State Center Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Average | $1,211 | $9,327 | $1,440 | - | $26,764 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,211 for in-state students and $9,327 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.51% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Golden West College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $11,084 and El Camino Community College District has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,144 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Porterville College | $1,409 | $9,539 | $1,409 | $10,289 |
Laney College | $1,148 | $8,684 | $1,148 | $8,684 |
Golden West College | $1,190 | $9,854 | $1,196 | $11,084 |
El Camino Community College District | $1,144 | $7,984 | $1,144 | $7,144 |
Allan Hancock College | $1,146 | $8,994 | $1,156 | $9,436 |
State Center Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $1,207 | $9,011 | $1,211 | $9,327 |
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 | |
Porterville College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Laney College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Golden West College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
El Camino Community College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Allan Hancock College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
State Center 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 $26,764 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) | |
Porterville College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
Laney College | - | - | $22,066 | $6,796 | - |
Golden West College | - | - | $23,659 | $4,428 | - |
El Camino Community College District | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
Allan Hancock College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
State Center Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
Average | - | - | $20,804 | $5,960 | - |