Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,719 when living on campus and $31,142 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $11,098 when living on campus and $39,521 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 | ||
| Berkeley City College | $1,148 | $8,684 | $1,971 | - | $28,802 |
| Palomar College | $1,354 | $10,650 | $938 | - | $29,268 |
| Hartnell College | $1,404 | $8,994 | $938 | - | $23,859 |
| Cuyamaca College | $1,340 | $10,636 | $1,200 | - | $24,900 |
| Canada College | $1,332 | $9,508 | $1,971 | - | $35,284 |
| Peralta Community College System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $1,316 | $9,694 | $1,404 | - | $28,423 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,316 for in-state students and $9,694 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.76% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Palomar College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $10,650 and Berkeley City College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,684 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Berkeley City College | $1,148 | $8,676 | $1,148 | $8,684 |
| Palomar College | $1,348 | $10,644 | $1,354 | $10,650 |
| Hartnell College | $1,404 | $8,994 | $1,404 | $8,994 |
| Cuyamaca College | $1,340 | $9,852 | $1,340 | $10,636 |
| Canada College | $1,362 | $9,006 | $1,332 | $9,508 |
| Peralta Community College System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $1,320 | $9,434 | $1,316 | $9,694 |
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 | |
| Berkeley City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Palomar College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Hartnell College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cuyamaca College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Canada College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Peralta Community College System Office | 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 $28,423 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Berkeley City College | - | - | $22,066 | $6,736 | - |
| Palomar College | - | - | $23,076 | $6,192 | - |
| Hartnell College | - | - | $19,431 | $4,428 | - |
| Cuyamaca College | - | - | $19,100 | $5,800 | - |
| Canada College | - | - | $31,288 | $3,996 | - |
| Peralta Community College System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | - | - | $22,992 | $5,430 | - |