Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,904 when living on campus and $31,321 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $11,823 when living on campus and $40,240 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 | ||
| San Bernardino Valley College | $1,185 | $10,017 | $2,850 | - | $27,000 |
| Saddleback College | $1,432 | $13,732 | $938 | - | $28,862 |
| Merritt College | $1,167 | $8,703 | $1,724 | - | $28,862 |
| Las Positas College | $1,168 | $8,176 | $1,152 | - | $28,944 |
| Contra Costa Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| State Center Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $1,238 | $10,157 | $1,666 | - | $28,417 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,238 for in-state students and $10,157 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 27.96% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Saddleback College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $13,732 and Las Positas College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,176 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| San Bernardino Valley College | $744 | $5,057 | $1,185 | $10,017 |
| Saddleback College | $1,334 | $9,814 | $1,432 | $13,732 |
| Merritt College | $1,167 | $8,703 | $1,167 | $8,703 |
| Las Positas College | $1,168 | $8,176 | $1,168 | $8,176 |
| Contra Costa Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| State Center Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $1,103 | $7,938 | $1,238 | $10,157 |
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 | |
| San Bernardino Valley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Saddleback College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Merritt College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Las Positas College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Contra Costa Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| 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 $28,417 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| San Bernardino Valley College | - | - | $20,000 | $7,000 | - |
| Saddleback College | - | - | $22,670 | $6,192 | - |
| Merritt College | - | - | $22,066 | $6,796 | - |
| Las Positas College | - | - | $23,076 | $5,868 | - |
| Contra Costa Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| State Center Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | - | - | $21,953 | $6,464 | - |