Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,446 when living on campus and $27,711 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $11,224 when living on campus and $36,489 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 | ||
| Los Medanos College | $1,312 | $9,012 | $1,190 | - | $30,330 |
| Los Angeles Pierce College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Cosumnes River College | $1,288 | $12,808 | $1,152 | - | $27,666 |
| Butte College | $1,336 | $8,416 | $1,270 | - | $22,342 |
| Victor Valley Community College - Aviation Technology | $1,425 | $10,125 | $1,080 | - | $20,364 |
| State Center Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $1,320 | $10,098 | $1,126 | - | $25,265 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,320 for in-state students and $10,098 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 7.64% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Cosumnes River College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $12,808 and Butte College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,416 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Los Medanos College | $1,312 | $8,328 | $1,312 | $9,012 |
| Los Angeles Pierce College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
| Cosumnes River College | $1,288 | $10,768 | $1,288 | $12,808 |
| Butte College | $1,336 | $7,816 | $1,336 | $8,416 |
| Victor Valley Community College - Aviation Technology | $1,425 | $10,125 | $1,425 | $10,125 |
| State Center Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $1,328 | $9,381 | $1,320 | $10,098 |
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 | |
| Los Medanos College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Los Angeles Pierce College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cosumnes River College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Butte College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Victor Valley Community College - Aviation Technology | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| State Center 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 $25,265 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Los Medanos College | - | - | $22,644 | $7,686 | - |
| Los Angeles Pierce College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Cosumnes River College | - | - | $21,474 | $6,192 | - |
| Butte College | - | - | $17,780 | $4,562 | - |
| Victor Valley Community College - Aviation Technology | - | - | $16,580 | $3,784 | - |
| State Center Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | - | - | $19,582 | $5,683 | - |