Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $17,517 when living on campus and $27,878 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $26,989 when living on campus and $37,350 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 | ||
| Palo Verde College | $1,288 | $12,880 | $2,178 | - | $23,859 |
| Reedley College | $1,334 | $9,454 | $1,980 | $14,606 | $25,488 |
| Cuyamaca College | $1,340 | $10,636 | $1,200 | - | $24,900 |
| Cerro Coso Community College | $1,384 | $10,264 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Coast Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Hacienda La Puente Adult Education | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $1,337 | $10,809 | $1,574 | $14,606 | $24,968 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,337 for in-state students and $10,809 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 11.30% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Palo Verde College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $12,880 and Reedley College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,454 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Palo Verde College | $1,380 | $10,590 | $1,288 | $12,880 |
| Reedley College | $1,330 | $8,890 | $1,334 | $9,454 |
| Cuyamaca College | $1,340 | $9,852 | $1,340 | $10,636 |
| Cerro Coso Community College | $1,384 | $9,514 | $1,384 | $10,264 |
| Coast Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Hacienda La Puente Adult Education | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $1,359 | $9,712 | $1,337 | $10,809 |
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 | |
| Palo Verde College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Reedley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cuyamaca College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cerro Coso Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Coast Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Hacienda La Puente Adult Education | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| 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 $14,606 when a student lives on campus and $24,968 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Palo Verde College | - | - | $19,431 | $4,428 | - |
| Reedley College | $7,100 | $7,506 | $17,982 | $7,506 | - |
| Cuyamaca College | - | - | $19,100 | $5,800 | - |
| Cerro Coso Community College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Coast Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Hacienda La Puente Adult Education | - | ||||
| Average | $7,100 | $7,506 | $18,986 | $5,982 | - |