Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,720 when living on campus and $32,247 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $12,023 when living on campus and $41,550 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 | ||
San Diego City College | $1,150 | $9,094 | $1,152 | - | $35,164 |
College of Marin | $1,558 | $10,828 | $2,169 | - | $30,511 |
Diablo Valley College | $1,312 | $9,012 | $1,190 | - | $30,330 |
City College of San Francisco | $1,696 | $14,656 | $1,233 | - | $26,006 |
Citrus College | $1,204 | $9,844 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Average | $1,384 | $10,687 | $1,336 | - | $29,527 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,384 for in-state students and $10,687 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 13.15% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, City College of San Francisco requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $14,656 and Diablo Valley College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,012 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
San Diego City College | $1,144 | $7,480 | $1,150 | $9,094 |
College of Marin | $1,494 | $9,864 | $1,558 | $10,828 |
Diablo Valley College | $1,312 | $8,328 | $1,312 | $9,012 |
City College of San Francisco | $1,696 | $12,244 | $1,696 | $14,656 |
Citrus College | $1,198 | $9,310 | $1,204 | $9,844 |
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $1,287 | $9,445 | $1,384 | $10,687 |
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 | |
San Diego City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
College of Marin | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Diablo Valley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
City College of San Francisco | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Citrus College | 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 $29,527 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) | |
San Diego City College | - | - | $30,736 | $4,428 | - |
College of Marin | - | - | $24,645 | $5,866 | - |
Diablo Valley College | - | - | $22,644 | $7,686 | - |
City College of San Francisco | - | - | $21,179 | $4,827 | - |
Citrus College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
Average | - | - | $23,727 | $5,800 | - |