Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $16,572 when living on campus and $27,300 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $24,204 when living on campus and $34,932 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 |
| College of the Redwoods | $1,147 | $7,783 | $938 | $13,950 | $22,266 |
| Merced College | $1,194 | $8,154 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Los Angeles Harbor College | $1,238 | $10,050 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Hacienda La Puente Adult Education | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| West Hills Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $1,236 | $8,868 | $1,385 | $13,950 | $24,678 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,236 for in-state students and $8,868 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.27% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Los Angeles Harbor College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $10,050 and College of the Redwoods has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,783 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 |
| College of the Redwoods | $1,147 | $8,131 | $1,147 | $7,783 |
| Merced College | $1,194 | $7,890 | $1,194 | $8,154 |
| Los Angeles Harbor College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,050 |
| Hacienda La Puente Adult Education | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| West Hills Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $1,236 | $8,844 | $1,236 | $8,868 |
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. | |||
| College of the Redwoods | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Merced College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Los Angeles Harbor College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Hacienda La Puente Adult Education | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| West Hills 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 $13,950 when a student lives on campus and $24,678 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 | - |
| College of the Redwoods | $8,577 | $5,373 | $16,893 | $5,373 | - |
| Merced College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Los Angeles Harbor College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Hacienda La Puente Adult Education | - | ||||
| West Hills Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $8,577 | $5,373 | $18,900 | $5,778 | - |