Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,610 when living on campus and $30,083 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $10,924 when living on campus and $38,397 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 | ||
| West Valley College | $1,490 | $8,702 | $1,152 | - | $26,341 |
| Palomar College | $1,354 | $10,650 | $938 | - | $29,268 |
| Merced College | $1,194 | $8,154 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| College of Marin | $1,558 | $10,828 | $2,169 | - | $30,511 |
| Barstow Community College | $1,104 | $9,936 | $1,152 | - | $25,623 |
| Contra Costa Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $1,340 | $9,654 | $1,270 | - | $27,473 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,340 for in-state students and $9,654 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.16% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, College of Marin requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $10,828 and Merced College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,154 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| West Valley College | $1,490 | $9,320 | $1,490 | $8,702 |
| Palomar College | $1,348 | $10,644 | $1,354 | $10,650 |
| Merced College | $1,194 | $7,890 | $1,194 | $8,154 |
| College of Marin | $1,494 | $9,864 | $1,558 | $10,828 |
| Barstow Community College | $1,104 | $9,072 | $1,104 | $9,936 |
| Contra Costa Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $1,326 | $9,358 | $1,340 | $9,654 |
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 | |
| West Valley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Palomar College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Merced College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| College of Marin | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Barstow Community 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 $27,473 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| West Valley College | - | - | $21,452 | $4,889 | - |
| Palomar College | - | - | $23,076 | $6,192 | - |
| Merced College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| College of Marin | - | - | $24,645 | $5,866 | - |
| Barstow Community College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Contra Costa Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | - | - | $21,607 | $5,866 | - |