Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,463 when living on campus and $29,511 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $10,941 when living on campus and $37,989 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 | ||
| Santa Barbara City College | $1,234 | $10,186 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Merritt College | $1,167 | $8,703 | $1,724 | - | $28,862 |
| Coastline Community College | $1,180 | $9,964 | $1,465 | - | $28,087 |
| Citrus College | $1,204 | $9,844 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Charles A Jones Career and Education Center | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $1,196 | $9,674 | $1,266 | - | $27,049 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,196 for in-state students and $9,674 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 7.29% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Santa Barbara City College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $10,186 and Merritt College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,703 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Santa Barbara City College | $1,234 | $9,322 | $1,234 | $10,186 |
| Merritt College | $1,167 | $8,703 | $1,167 | $8,703 |
| Coastline Community College | $1,174 | $8,734 | $1,180 | $9,964 |
| Citrus College | $1,198 | $9,310 | $1,204 | $9,844 |
| Charles A Jones Career and Education Center | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $1,193 | $9,017 | $1,196 | $9,674 |
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 | |
| Santa Barbara City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Merritt College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Coastline Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Citrus College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Charles A Jones Career and Education Center | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| 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 $27,049 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Santa Barbara City College | - | - | $20,232 | $5,391 | - |
| Merritt College | - | - | $22,066 | $6,796 | - |
| Coastline Community College | - | - | $23,659 | $4,428 | - |
| Citrus College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Charles A Jones Career and Education Center | - | ||||
| Average | - | - | $21,347 | $5,702 | - |