Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,817 when living on campus and $29,801 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $10,982 when living on campus and $37,967 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 Jose City College | $1,366 | $9,486 | $2,727 | - | $25,200 |
Palomar College | $1,354 | $10,650 | $938 | - | $29,268 |
Ohlone College | $1,202 | $8,714 | $2,000 | - | $25,888 |
Los Angeles Trade Technical College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
Las Positas College | $1,168 | $8,176 | $1,152 | - | $28,944 |
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Average | $1,266 | $9,431 | $1,551 | - | $26,985 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,266 for in-state students and $9,431 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.97% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Palomar College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $10,650 and Las Positas College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,176 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
San Jose City College | $1,366 | $9,486 | $1,366 | $9,486 |
Palomar College | $1,348 | $10,644 | $1,354 | $10,650 |
Ohlone College | $1,202 | $7,178 | $1,202 | $8,714 |
Los Angeles Trade Technical College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
Las Positas College | $1,168 | $8,176 | $1,168 | $8,176 |
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $1,264 | $9,071 | $1,266 | $9,431 |
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 Jose City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Palomar College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Ohlone College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Los Angeles Trade Technical College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Las Positas 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 $26,985 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 Jose City College | - | - | $19,845 | $5,355 | - |
Palomar College | - | - | $23,076 | $6,192 | - |
Ohlone College | - | - | $22,104 | $3,784 | - |
Los Angeles Trade Technical College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
Las Positas College | - | - | $23,076 | $5,868 | - |
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
Average | - | - | $21,506 | $5,478 | - |