Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,521 when living on campus and $27,777 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $11,809 when living on campus and $37,065 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 | ||
| Victor Valley College | $1,425 | $10,125 | $1,080 | - | $20,364 |
| De Anza College | $1,562 | $12,317 | $1,794 | - | $27,291 |
| Compton College | $1,142 | $8,822 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| American River College | $1,288 | $12,808 | $1,152 | - | $27,666 |
| San Joaquin General Hospital School of Radiation Technology | $1,288 | $9,072 | $938 | - | $25,335 |
| Downey Adult School | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $1,341 | $10,629 | $1,180 | - | $25,256 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,341 for in-state students and $10,629 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.67% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, American River College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $12,808 and Compton College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,822 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Victor Valley College | $1,425 | $10,125 | $1,425 | $10,125 |
| De Anza College | $1,562 | $11,507 | $1,562 | $12,317 |
| Compton College | $1,142 | $8,822 | $1,142 | $8,822 |
| American River College | $1,288 | $10,768 | $1,288 | $12,808 |
| San Joaquin General Hospital School of Radiation Technology | $1,288 | $9,072 | $1,288 | $9,072 |
| Downey Adult School | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $1,354 | $10,059 | $1,341 | $10,629 |
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 | |
| Victor Valley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| De Anza College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Compton College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| American River College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| San Joaquin General Hospital School of Radiation Technology | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Downey Adult School | 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 $25,256 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Victor Valley College | - | - | $16,580 | $3,784 | - |
| De Anza College | - | - | $20,790 | $6,501 | - |
| Compton College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| American River College | - | - | $21,474 | $6,192 | - |
| San Joaquin General Hospital School of Radiation Technology | - | - | $19,143 | $6,192 | - |
| Downey Adult School | - | ||||
| Average | - | - | $19,484 | $5,772 | - |