Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,415 when living on campus and $31,645 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $11,448 when living on campus and $40,679 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 Diego Miramar College | $1,150 | $9,094 | $938 | - | $35,164 |
| Laney College | $1,148 | $8,684 | $1,724 | - | $28,862 |
| Irvine Valley College | $1,156 | $10,996 | $938 | - | $27,891 |
| Cuesta College | $1,340 | $11,000 | $1,152 | - | $25,470 |
| Contra Costa College | $1,312 | $9,012 | $1,190 | - | $30,330 |
| Folsom Lake College | $1,288 | $12,808 | $1,152 | - | $27,666 |
| Average | $1,232 | $10,266 | $1,182 | - | $29,231 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,232 for in-state students and $10,266 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 13.26% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Folsom Lake College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $12,808 and Laney College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,684 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| San Diego Miramar College | $1,144 | $7,440 | $1,150 | $9,094 |
| Laney College | $1,148 | $8,684 | $1,148 | $8,684 |
| Irvine Valley College | $1,150 | $9,814 | $1,156 | $10,996 |
| Cuesta College | $1,340 | $9,348 | $1,340 | $11,000 |
| Contra Costa College | $1,312 | $8,328 | $1,312 | $9,012 |
| Folsom Lake College | $1,288 | $10,768 | $1,288 | $12,808 |
| Average | $1,219 | $9,064 | $1,232 | $10,266 |
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 Diego Miramar College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Laney College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Irvine Valley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cuesta College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Contra Costa College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Folsom Lake College | 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 $29,231 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| San Diego Miramar College | - | - | $30,736 | $4,428 | - |
| Laney College | - | - | $22,066 | $6,796 | - |
| Irvine Valley College | - | - | $22,671 | $5,220 | - |
| Cuesta College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,039 | - |
| Contra Costa College | - | - | $22,644 | $7,686 | - |
| Folsom Lake College | - | - | $21,474 | $6,192 | - |
| Average | - | - | $23,170 | $6,060 | - |