Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $18,603 when living on campus and $28,942 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $26,845 when living on campus and $37,184 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 | ||
| Los Medanos College | $1,312 | $9,012 | $1,190 | - | $30,330 |
| Los Angeles City College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Lassen Community College | $1,144 | $8,224 | $938 | $16,280 | $25,624 |
| Grossmont College | $1,332 | $10,628 | $1,200 | - | $24,900 |
| West Hills Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $1,257 | $9,499 | $1,067 | $16,280 | $26,619 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,257 for in-state students and $9,499 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.30% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Grossmont College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $10,628 and Lassen Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,224 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Los Medanos College | $1,312 | $8,328 | $1,312 | $9,012 |
| Los Angeles City College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
| Lassen Community College | $1,129 | $9,097 | $1,144 | $8,224 |
| Grossmont College | $1,332 | $9,844 | $1,332 | $10,628 |
| West Hills Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $1,253 | $9,285 | $1,257 | $9,499 |
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 | |
| Los Medanos College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Los Angeles City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Lassen Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Grossmont College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| 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 $26,619 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Los Medanos College | - | - | $22,644 | $7,686 | - |
| Los Angeles City College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Lassen Community College | $12,300 | $3,980 | $19,432 | $6,192 | - |
| Grossmont College | - | - | $19,100 | $5,800 | - |
| West Hills Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $12,300 | $3,980 | $20,152 | $6,468 | - |