Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $18,635 when living on campus and $29,771 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $27,025 when living on campus and $38,161 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 | ||
| Los Angeles Mission College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Lassen Community College | $1,144 | $8,224 | $938 | $16,280 | $25,624 |
| Golden West College | $1,196 | $11,084 | $1,465 | - | $28,087 |
| Contra Costa College | $1,312 | $9,012 | $1,190 | - | $30,330 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Peralta Community College System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $1,223 | $9,613 | $1,133 | $16,280 | $27,416 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,223 for in-state students and $9,613 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.50% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Golden West College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $11,084 and Lassen Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,224 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Los Angeles Mission College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
| Lassen Community College | $1,129 | $9,097 | $1,144 | $8,224 |
| Golden West College | $1,190 | $9,854 | $1,196 | $11,084 |
| Contra Costa College | $1,312 | $8,328 | $1,312 | $9,012 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Peralta Community College System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $1,217 | $9,287 | $1,223 | $9,613 |
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 | |
| Los Angeles Mission College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Lassen Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Golden West College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Contra Costa College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Peralta Community College System Office | 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 $16,280 when a student lives on campus and $27,416 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Los Angeles Mission College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Lassen Community College | $12,300 | $3,980 | $19,432 | $6,192 | - |
| Golden West College | - | - | $23,659 | $4,428 | - |
| Contra Costa College | - | - | $22,644 | $7,686 | - |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Peralta Community College System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $12,300 | $3,980 | $21,292 | $6,125 | - |