Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $19,013 when living on campus and $28,964 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $27,216 when living on campus and $37,168 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 | ||
| Southwestern College | $1,344 | $9,492 | $1,210 | - | $29,377 |
| San Jose City College | $1,366 | $9,486 | $2,727 | - | $25,200 |
| San Joaquin Delta College | $1,288 | $9,072 | $938 | - | $25,335 |
| Long Beach City College | $1,556 | $11,440 | $1,152 | - | $25,623 |
| Lassen Community College | $1,144 | $8,224 | $938 | $16,280 | $25,624 |
| Los Rios Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $1,340 | $9,543 | $1,393 | $16,280 | $26,232 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,340 for in-state students and $9,543 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -1.79% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Long Beach City College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $11,440 and Lassen Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,224 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Southwestern College | $1,342 | $9,490 | $1,344 | $9,492 |
| San Jose City College | $1,366 | $9,486 | $1,366 | $9,486 |
| San Joaquin Delta College | $1,288 | $9,072 | $1,288 | $9,072 |
| Long Beach City College | $1,556 | $11,440 | $1,556 | $11,440 |
| Lassen Community College | $1,129 | $9,097 | $1,144 | $8,224 |
| Los Rios Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $1,336 | $9,717 | $1,340 | $9,543 |
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 | |
| Southwestern College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| San Jose City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| San Joaquin Delta College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Long Beach City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Lassen Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Los Rios Community College District 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 $16,280 when a student lives on campus and $26,232 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Southwestern College | - | - | $23,897 | $5,480 | - |
| San Jose City College | - | - | $19,845 | $5,355 | - |
| San Joaquin Delta College | - | - | $19,143 | $6,192 | - |
| Long Beach City College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Lassen Community College | $12,300 | $3,980 | $19,432 | $6,192 | - |
| Los Rios Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $12,300 | $3,980 | $20,350 | $5,882 | - |