Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $3,180 when living on campus and $28,296 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $12,709 when living on campus and $37,824 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 |
| Palo Verde College | $1,288 | $12,880 | $2,178 | - | $23,859 |
| Mt San Jacinto Community College District | $1,406 | $11,276 | $1,919 | - | $20,500 |
| De Anza College | $1,562 | $12,317 | $1,794 | - | $27,291 |
| Cuyamaca College | $1,340 | $10,636 | $1,200 | - | $24,900 |
| Chabot College | $1,150 | $8,686 | $1,152 | - | $28,944 |
| Average | $1,352 | $10,880 | $1,828 | - | $25,116 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,352 for in-state students and $10,880 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 7.25% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Palo Verde College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $12,880 and Chabot College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,686 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 |
| Palo Verde College | $1,380 | $10,590 | $1,288 | $12,880 |
| Mt San Jacinto Community College District | $1,406 | $11,276 | $1,406 | $11,276 |
| De Anza College | $1,562 | $11,507 | $1,562 | $12,317 |
| Cuyamaca College | $1,340 | $9,852 | $1,340 | $10,636 |
| Chabot College | $1,150 | $8,158 | $1,150 | $8,686 |
| Average | $1,367 | $10,145 | $1,352 | $10,880 |
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. | |||
| Palo Verde College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Mt San Jacinto Community College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| De Anza College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cuyamaca College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Chabot 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 $25,116 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 | - |
| Palo Verde College | - | - | $19,431 | $4,428 | - |
| Mt San Jacinto Community College District | - | - | $15,500 | $5,000 | - |
| De Anza College | - | - | $20,790 | $6,501 | - |
| Cuyamaca College | - | - | $19,100 | $5,800 | - |
| Chabot College | - | - | $23,076 | $5,868 | - |
| Average | - | - | $19,624 | $5,492 | - |