Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,776 when living on campus and $33,668 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $10,929 when living on campus and $41,821 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 | ||
| College of San Mateo | $1,332 | $11,384 | $1,971 | - | $37,201 |
| San Diego City College | $1,150 | $9,094 | $1,152 | - | $35,164 |
| Merritt College | $1,167 | $8,703 | $1,724 | - | $28,862 |
| Butte College | $1,336 | $8,416 | $1,270 | - | $22,342 |
| Ventura County Community College System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Hacienda La Puente Adult Education | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $1,246 | $9,399 | $1,529 | - | $30,892 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,246 for in-state students and $9,399 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 12.06% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, College of San Mateo requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $11,384 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 | |
| College of San Mateo | $1,376 | $9,552 | $1,332 | $11,384 |
| San Diego City College | $1,144 | $7,480 | $1,150 | $9,094 |
| Merritt College | $1,167 | $8,703 | $1,167 | $8,703 |
| Butte College | $1,336 | $7,816 | $1,336 | $8,416 |
| Ventura County Community College System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Hacienda La Puente Adult Education | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $1,256 | $8,388 | $1,246 | $9,399 |
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 | |
| College of San Mateo | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| San Diego City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Merritt College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Butte College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ventura County Community College System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Hacienda La Puente Adult Education | 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 $30,892 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| College of San Mateo | - | - | $31,288 | $5,913 | - |
| San Diego City College | - | - | $30,736 | $4,428 | - |
| Merritt College | - | - | $22,066 | $6,796 | - |
| Butte College | - | - | $17,780 | $4,562 | - |
| Ventura County Community College System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Hacienda La Puente Adult Education | - | ||||
| Average | - | - | $25,468 | $5,425 | - |