Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,567 when living on campus and $29,788 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $11,389 when living on campus and $38,610 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 | ||
| Southwestern College | $1,344 | $9,492 | $1,210 | - | $29,377 |
| Pasadena City College | $1,180 | $10,756 | $1,152 | - | $25,623 |
| Los Angeles Mission College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Los Angeles City College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Coastline Community College | $1,180 | $9,964 | $1,465 | - | $28,087 |
| Cabrillo College | $1,270 | $9,910 | $2,250 | - | $28,989 |
| Average | $1,242 | $10,064 | $1,326 | - | $27,220 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,242 for in-state students and $10,064 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 7.51% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pasadena City College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $10,756 and Southwestern College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,492 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Southwestern College | $1,342 | $9,490 | $1,344 | $9,492 |
| Pasadena City College | $1,172 | $9,572 | $1,180 | $10,756 |
| Los Angeles Mission College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
| Los Angeles City College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
| Coastline Community College | $1,174 | $8,734 | $1,180 | $9,964 |
| Cabrillo College | $1,262 | $8,630 | $1,270 | $9,910 |
| Average | $1,238 | $9,361 | $1,242 | $10,064 |
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 | |
| Southwestern College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Pasadena City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Los Angeles Mission College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Los Angeles City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Coastline Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cabrillo College | 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 $27,220 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Southwestern College | - | - | $23,897 | $5,480 | - |
| Pasadena City College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Los Angeles Mission College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Los Angeles City College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Coastline Community College | - | - | $23,659 | $4,428 | - |
| Cabrillo College | - | - | $22,140 | $6,849 | - |
| Average | - | - | $21,332 | $5,889 | - |