Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $18,719 when living on campus and $28,221 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $26,148 when living on campus and $35,650 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 | ||
| Pasadena City College | $1,180 | $10,756 | $1,152 | - | $25,623 |
| Lassen Community College | $1,144 | $8,224 | $938 | $16,280 | $25,624 |
| El Camino Community College District | $1,144 | $7,144 | $2,136 | - | $25,623 |
| Woodland Community College | $1,124 | $8,184 | $938 | - | $26,256 |
| San Jose-Evergreen Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| West Hills Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $1,148 | $8,577 | $1,291 | $16,280 | $25,782 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,148 for in-state students and $8,577 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.86% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pasadena City College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $10,756 and El Camino Community College District has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,144 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Pasadena City College | $1,172 | $9,572 | $1,180 | $10,756 |
| Lassen Community College | $1,129 | $9,097 | $1,144 | $8,224 |
| El Camino Community College District | $1,144 | $7,984 | $1,144 | $7,144 |
| Woodland Community College | $1,124 | $6,380 | $1,124 | $8,184 |
| San Jose-Evergreen Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| West Hills Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $1,142 | $8,258 | $1,148 | $8,577 |
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 | |
| Pasadena City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Lassen Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| El Camino Community College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Woodland Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| San Jose-Evergreen Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| West Hills Community College District | 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 $25,782 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Pasadena City College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Lassen Community College | $12,300 | $3,980 | $19,432 | $6,192 | - |
| El Camino Community College District | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Woodland Community College | - | - | $20,064 | $6,192 | - |
| San Jose-Evergreen Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| West Hills Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $12,300 | $3,980 | $19,590 | $6,192 | - |