Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,728 when living on campus and $29,433 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $11,706 when living on campus and $38,410 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 | ||
Evergreen Valley College | $1,366 | $8,718 | $2,727 | - | $23,481 |
Citrus College | $1,204 | $9,844 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
American River College | $1,288 | $12,808 | $1,152 | - | $27,666 |
College of Alameda | $1,148 | $8,684 | $1,724 | - | $28,862 |
IDEA at ATEP | $1,156 | $10,996 | $938 | - | $27,891 |
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Average | $1,232 | $10,210 | $1,496 | - | $26,705 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,232 for in-state students and $10,210 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 8.94% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, American River College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $12,808 and College of Alameda has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,684 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Evergreen Valley College | $1,366 | $8,286 | $1,366 | $8,718 |
Citrus College | $1,198 | $9,310 | $1,204 | $9,844 |
American River College | $1,288 | $10,768 | $1,288 | $12,808 |
College of Alameda | $1,148 | $8,684 | $1,148 | $8,684 |
IDEA at ATEP | $1,150 | $9,814 | $1,156 | $10,996 |
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $1,216 | $9,372 | $1,232 | $10,210 |
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 | |
Evergreen Valley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Citrus College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
American River College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
College of Alameda | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
IDEA at ATEP | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Grossmont-Cuyamaca 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 $26,705 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) | |
Evergreen Valley College | - | - | $18,126 | $5,355 | - |
Citrus College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
American River College | - | - | $21,474 | $6,192 | - |
College of Alameda | - | - | $22,066 | $6,796 | - |
IDEA at ATEP | - | - | $22,671 | $5,220 | - |
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
Average | - | - | $20,754 | $5,951 | - |