Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $3,117 when living on campus and $32,960 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $12,469 when living on campus and $42,311 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 | ||
| Mission College | $1,438 | $12,220 | $938 | - | $26,341 |
| College of Marin | $1,558 | $10,828 | $2,169 | - | $30,511 |
| Golden West College | $1,196 | $11,084 | $1,465 | - | $28,087 |
| Canada College | $1,332 | $9,508 | $1,971 | - | $35,284 |
| Cabrillo College | $1,270 | $9,910 | $2,250 | - | $28,989 |
| Contra Costa Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $1,359 | $10,710 | $1,759 | - | $29,842 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,359 for in-state students and $10,710 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 12.66% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Mission College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $12,220 and Canada College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,508 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Mission College | $1,480 | $10,180 | $1,438 | $12,220 |
| College of Marin | $1,494 | $9,864 | $1,558 | $10,828 |
| Golden West College | $1,190 | $9,854 | $1,196 | $11,084 |
| Canada College | $1,362 | $9,006 | $1,332 | $9,508 |
| Cabrillo College | $1,262 | $8,630 | $1,270 | $9,910 |
| Contra Costa Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $1,358 | $9,507 | $1,359 | $10,710 |
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 | |
| Mission College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| College of Marin | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Golden West College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Canada College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cabrillo College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Contra Costa 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 $29,842 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Mission College | - | - | $21,452 | $4,889 | - |
| College of Marin | - | - | $24,645 | $5,866 | - |
| Golden West College | - | - | $23,659 | $4,428 | - |
| Canada College | - | - | $31,288 | $3,996 | - |
| Cabrillo College | - | - | $22,140 | $6,849 | - |
| Contra Costa Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | - | - | $24,637 | $5,206 | - |