Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,754 when living on campus and $27,576 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $11,072 when living on campus and $35,894 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 |
| Mt San Jacinto Community College District | $1,406 | $11,276 | $1,919 | - | $20,500 |
| Merced College | $1,194 | $8,154 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| El Camino Community College District | $1,144 | $7,144 | $2,136 | - | $25,623 |
| Norco College | $1,420 | $11,230 | $1,440 | - | $26,740 |
| Tri-Community Adult Education | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $1,280 | $9,598 | $1,474 | - | $24,822 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,280 for in-state students and $9,598 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.00% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Mt San Jacinto Community College District requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $11,276 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 | |
| Santa Barbara City College | $1,234 | $9,322 | $1,234 | $10,186 |
| Mt San Jacinto Community College District | $1,406 | $11,276 | $1,406 | $11,276 |
| Merced College | $1,194 | $7,890 | $1,194 | $8,154 |
| El Camino Community College District | $1,144 | $7,984 | $1,144 | $7,144 |
| Norco College | $1,420 | $10,120 | $1,420 | $11,230 |
| Tri-Community Adult Education | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $1,280 | $9,318 | $1,280 | $9,598 |
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. | |||
| Mt San Jacinto Community College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Merced College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| El Camino Community College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Norco College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Tri-Community Adult Education | 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 $24,822 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 | - |
| Mt San Jacinto Community College District | - | - | $15,500 | $5,000 | - |
| Merced College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| El Camino Community College District | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Norco College | - | - | $22,312 | $4,428 | - |
| Tri-Community Adult Education | - | ||||
| Average | - | - | $19,381 | $5,441 | - |