Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,622 when living on campus and $29,496 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $12,001 when living on campus and $38,875 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 |
| Mission College | $1,438 | $12,220 | $938 | - | $26,341 |
| Fullerton College | $1,150 | $9,399 | $2,267 | - | $25,409 |
| Contra Costa College | $1,312 | $9,012 | $1,190 | - | $30,330 |
| American River College | $1,288 | $12,808 | $1,152 | - | $27,666 |
| Santiago Canyon College | $1,164 | $9,612 | $1,500 | - | $25,875 |
| Average | $1,255 | $10,635 | $1,367 | - | $26,874 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,255 for in-state students and $10,635 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 11.65% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, American River College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $12,808 and Contra Costa College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,012 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 |
| Mission College | $1,480 | $10,180 | $1,438 | $12,220 |
| Fullerton College | $1,150 | $9,538 | $1,150 | $9,399 |
| Contra Costa College | $1,312 | $8,328 | $1,312 | $9,012 |
| American River College | $1,288 | $10,768 | $1,288 | $12,808 |
| Santiago Canyon College | $1,156 | $8,764 | $1,164 | $9,612 |
| Average | $1,254 | $9,525 | $1,255 | $10,635 |
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. | |||
| Mission College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Fullerton College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Contra Costa College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| American River College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Santiago Canyon 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 $26,874 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 | - |
| Mission College | - | - | $21,452 | $4,889 | - |
| Fullerton College | - | - | $20,714 | $4,695 | - |
| Contra Costa College | - | - | $22,644 | $7,686 | - |
| American River College | - | - | $21,474 | $6,192 | - |
| Santiago Canyon College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,444 | - |
| Average | - | - | $20,858 | $6,016 | - |