Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,505 when living on campus and $28,075 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $11,237 when living on campus and $36,806 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 | ||
| Santa Barbara City College | $1,234 | $10,186 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Los Angeles Trade Technical College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Fullerton College | $1,150 | $9,399 | $2,267 | - | $25,409 |
| Barstow Community College | $1,104 | $9,936 | $1,152 | - | $25,623 |
| Downey Adult School | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| West Hills Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $1,182 | $9,913 | $1,324 | - | $25,570 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,182 for in-state students and $9,913 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.89% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Santa Barbara City College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $10,186 and Fullerton College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,399 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Santa Barbara City College | $1,234 | $9,322 | $1,234 | $10,186 |
| Los Angeles Trade Technical College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
| Fullerton College | $1,150 | $9,538 | $1,150 | $9,399 |
| Barstow Community College | $1,104 | $9,072 | $1,104 | $9,936 |
| Downey Adult School | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| West Hills Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $1,182 | $9,451 | $1,182 | $9,913 |
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 | |
| Santa Barbara City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Los Angeles Trade Technical College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Fullerton College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Barstow Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Downey Adult School | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| West Hills 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 $25,570 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Santa Barbara City College | - | - | $20,232 | $5,391 | - |
| Los Angeles Trade Technical College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Fullerton College | - | - | $20,714 | $4,695 | - |
| Barstow Community College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Downey Adult School | - | ||||
| West Hills Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | - | - | $19,952 | $5,618 | - |