Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $18,850 when living on campus and $29,344 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $27,420 when living on campus and $37,913 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 |
| College of the Desert | $1,326 | $9,586 | $938 | - | $30,393 |
| Madera Community College | $1,334 | $9,454 | $1,980 | - | $25,488 |
| Norco College | $1,420 | $11,230 | $1,440 | - | $26,740 |
| Tri-Community Adult Education | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $1,281 | $9,850 | $1,290 | $16,280 | $26,774 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,281 for in-state students and $9,850 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.20% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Norco College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $11,230 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 | |
| Pasadena City College | $1,172 | $9,572 | $1,180 | $10,756 |
| Lassen Community College | $1,129 | $9,097 | $1,144 | $8,224 |
| College of the Desert | $1,326 | $9,138 | $1,326 | $9,586 |
| Madera Community College | $1,330 | $8,890 | $1,334 | $9,454 |
| Norco College | $1,420 | $10,120 | $1,420 | $11,230 |
| Tri-Community Adult Education | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $1,275 | $9,363 | $1,281 | $9,850 |
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. | |||
| College of the Desert | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Madera Community College | 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 $16,280 when a student lives on campus and $26,774 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 | - |
| College of the Desert | - | - | $25,965 | $4,428 | - |
| Madera Community College | - | - | $17,982 | $7,506 | - |
| Norco College | - | - | $22,312 | $4,428 | - |
| Tri-Community Adult Education | - | ||||
| Average | $12,300 | $3,980 | $21,024 | $5,749 | - |