Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,296 when living on campus and $28,043 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $11,140 when living on campus and $36,888 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 | ||
| Palomar College | $1,354 | $10,650 | $938 | - | $29,268 |
| Los Angeles Harbor College | $1,238 | $10,050 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Hartnell College | $1,404 | $8,994 | $938 | - | $23,859 |
| Gavilan College | $1,506 | $12,246 | $938 | - | $24,651 |
| San Joaquin General Hospital School of Radiation Technology | $1,288 | $9,072 | $938 | - | $25,335 |
| South Orange County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $1,358 | $10,202 | $938 | - | $25,747 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,358 for in-state students and $10,202 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 11.34% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Gavilan College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $12,246 and Hartnell College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,994 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Palomar College | $1,348 | $10,644 | $1,354 | $10,650 |
| Los Angeles Harbor College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,050 |
| Hartnell College | $1,404 | $8,994 | $1,404 | $8,994 |
| Gavilan College | $1,166 | $7,238 | $1,506 | $12,246 |
| San Joaquin General Hospital School of Radiation Technology | $1,288 | $9,072 | $1,288 | $9,072 |
| South Orange County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $1,289 | $9,164 | $1,358 | $10,202 |
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 | |
| Palomar College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Los Angeles Harbor College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Hartnell College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Gavilan College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| San Joaquin General Hospital School of Radiation Technology | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| South Orange County 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 $25,747 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Palomar College | - | - | $23,076 | $6,192 | - |
| Los Angeles Harbor College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Hartnell College | - | - | $19,431 | $4,428 | - |
| Gavilan College | - | - | $19,431 | $5,220 | - |
| San Joaquin General Hospital School of Radiation Technology | - | - | $19,143 | $6,192 | - |
| South Orange County Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | - | - | $20,102 | $5,645 | - |