Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,740 when living on campus and $28,831 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $11,919 when living on campus and $38,010 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 Bernardino Valley College | $1,185 | $10,017 | $2,850 | - | $27,000 |
| Santa Barbara City College | $1,234 | $10,186 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Cuesta College | $1,340 | $11,000 | $1,152 | - | $25,470 |
| Citrus College | $1,204 | $9,844 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Norco College | $1,420 | $11,230 | $1,440 | - | $26,740 |
| Ventura County Community College System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $1,277 | $10,455 | $1,464 | - | $26,091 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,277 for in-state students and $10,455 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 21.13% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Norco College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $11,230 and Citrus College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,844 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| San Bernardino Valley College | $744 | $5,057 | $1,185 | $10,017 |
| Santa Barbara City College | $1,234 | $9,322 | $1,234 | $10,186 |
| Cuesta College | $1,340 | $9,348 | $1,340 | $11,000 |
| Citrus College | $1,198 | $9,310 | $1,204 | $9,844 |
| Norco College | $1,420 | $10,120 | $1,420 | $11,230 |
| Ventura County Community College System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $1,187 | $8,631 | $1,277 | $10,455 |
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 Bernardino Valley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Santa Barbara City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cuesta College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Citrus College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Norco College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ventura County 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 $26,091 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| San Bernardino Valley College | - | - | $20,000 | $7,000 | - |
| Santa Barbara City College | - | - | $20,232 | $5,391 | - |
| Cuesta College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,039 | - |
| Citrus College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Norco College | - | - | $22,312 | $4,428 | - |
| Ventura County Community College System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | - | - | $20,281 | $5,810 | - |