Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,512 when living on campus and $32,588 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $12,047 when living on campus and $42,123 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 Diego City College | $1,150 | $9,094 | $1,152 | - | $35,164 |
| Palomar College | $1,354 | $10,650 | $938 | - | $29,268 |
| Golden West College | $1,196 | $11,084 | $1,465 | - | $28,087 |
| Gavilan College | $1,506 | $12,246 | $938 | - | $24,651 |
| Moreno Valley College | $1,420 | $11,230 | $1,440 | - | $33,210 |
| East San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $1,325 | $10,861 | $1,187 | - | $30,076 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,325 for in-state students and $10,861 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 16.54% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Gavilan College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $12,246 and San Diego City College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,094 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| San Diego City College | $1,144 | $7,480 | $1,150 | $9,094 |
| Palomar College | $1,348 | $10,644 | $1,354 | $10,650 |
| Golden West College | $1,190 | $9,854 | $1,196 | $11,084 |
| Gavilan College | $1,166 | $7,238 | $1,506 | $12,246 |
| Moreno Valley College | $1,420 | $11,380 | $1,420 | $11,230 |
| East San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $1,254 | $9,319 | $1,325 | $10,861 |
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 Diego City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Palomar College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Golden West College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Gavilan College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Moreno Valley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| East San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program | 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 $30,076 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| San Diego City College | - | - | $30,736 | $4,428 | - |
| Palomar College | - | - | $23,076 | $6,192 | - |
| Golden West College | - | - | $23,659 | $4,428 | - |
| Gavilan College | - | - | $19,431 | $5,220 | - |
| Moreno Valley College | - | - | $28,782 | $4,428 | - |
| East San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | - | - | $25,137 | $4,939 | - |