Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,843 when living on campus and $28,472 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $10,955 when living on campus and $36,583 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 Jose City College | $1,366 | $9,486 | $2,727 | - | $25,200 |
| Napa Valley College | $1,156 | $11,908 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Merritt College | $1,167 | $8,703 | $1,724 | - | $28,862 |
| Butte College | $1,336 | $8,416 | $1,270 | - | $22,342 |
| Madera Community College | $1,334 | $9,454 | $1,980 | - | $25,488 |
| Woodland Community College | $1,124 | $8,184 | $938 | - | $26,256 |
| Average | $1,247 | $9,359 | $1,596 | - | $25,629 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,247 for in-state students and $9,359 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 10.83% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Napa Valley College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $11,908 and Woodland Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,184 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| San Jose City College | $1,366 | $9,486 | $1,366 | $9,486 |
| Napa Valley College | $1,156 | $9,388 | $1,156 | $11,908 |
| Merritt College | $1,167 | $8,703 | $1,167 | $8,703 |
| Butte College | $1,336 | $7,816 | $1,336 | $8,416 |
| Madera Community College | $1,330 | $8,890 | $1,334 | $9,454 |
| Woodland Community College | $1,124 | $6,380 | $1,124 | $8,184 |
| Average | $1,247 | $8,444 | $1,247 | $9,359 |
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 Jose City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Napa Valley 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. | |||
| Madera Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Woodland Community College | 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 $25,629 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| San Jose City College | - | - | $19,845 | $5,355 | - |
| Napa Valley College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Merritt College | - | - | $22,066 | $6,796 | - |
| Butte College | - | - | $17,780 | $4,562 | - |
| Madera Community College | - | - | $17,982 | $7,506 | - |
| Woodland Community College | - | - | $20,064 | $6,192 | - |
| Average | - | - | $19,528 | $6,101 | - |