Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,309 when living on campus and $29,654 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $10,910 when living on campus and $38,254 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 | ||
| Ventura College | $1,416 | $8,179 | $1,152 | - | $22,644 |
| San Diego Miramar College | $1,150 | $9,094 | $938 | - | $35,164 |
| Sacramento City College | $1,288 | $12,808 | $1,152 | - | $27,666 |
| Pasadena City College | $1,180 | $10,756 | $1,152 | - | $25,623 |
| Glendale Community College | $1,181 | $8,381 | $938 | - | $25,624 |
| East San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $1,243 | $9,844 | $1,066 | - | $27,344 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,243 for in-state students and $9,844 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 10.94% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Sacramento City College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $12,808 and Ventura College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,179 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Ventura College | $1,394 | $8,146 | $1,416 | $8,179 |
| San Diego Miramar College | $1,144 | $7,440 | $1,150 | $9,094 |
| Sacramento City College | $1,288 | $10,768 | $1,288 | $12,808 |
| Pasadena City College | $1,172 | $9,572 | $1,180 | $10,756 |
| Glendale Community College | $1,171 | $8,438 | $1,181 | $8,381 |
| East San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $1,220 | $8,873 | $1,243 | $9,844 |
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 | |
| Ventura College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| San Diego Miramar College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Sacramento City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Pasadena City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Glendale Community 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 $27,344 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Ventura College | - | - | $17,784 | $4,860 | - |
| San Diego Miramar College | - | - | $30,736 | $4,428 | - |
| Sacramento City College | - | - | $21,474 | $6,192 | - |
| Pasadena City College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Glendale Community College | - | - | $19,432 | $6,192 | - |
| East San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | - | - | $21,771 | $5,573 | - |