Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,333 when living on campus and $27,901 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $11,779 when living on campus and $37,348 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 | ||
| Porterville College | $1,409 | $10,289 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Los Angeles Valley College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Gavilan College | $1,506 | $12,246 | $938 | - | $24,651 |
| Coastline Community College | $1,180 | $9,964 | $1,465 | - | $28,087 |
| Copper Mountain Community College | $1,114 | $11,050 | $938 | - | $23,859 |
| Los Rios Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $1,289 | $10,736 | $1,043 | - | $25,569 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,289 for in-state students and $10,736 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 20.73% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Gavilan College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $12,246 and Coastline Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,964 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Porterville College | $1,409 | $9,539 | $1,409 | $10,289 |
| Los Angeles Valley College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
| Gavilan College | $1,166 | $7,238 | $1,506 | $12,246 |
| Coastline Community College | $1,174 | $8,734 | $1,180 | $9,964 |
| Copper Mountain Community College | $1,114 | $9,082 | $1,114 | $11,050 |
| Los Rios Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $1,220 | $8,893 | $1,289 | $10,736 |
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 | |
| Porterville College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Los Angeles Valley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Gavilan College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Coastline Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Copper Mountain Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Los Rios Community College District Office | 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 $25,569 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Porterville College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Los Angeles Valley College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Gavilan College | - | - | $19,431 | $5,220 | - |
| Coastline Community College | - | - | $23,659 | $4,428 | - |
| Copper Mountain Community College | - | - | $19,431 | $4,428 | - |
| Los Rios Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | - | - | $20,277 | $5,292 | - |