Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,441 when living on campus and $29,622 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $36,274 when living on campus and $39,455 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 | ||
| Skyline College | $1,332 | $11,384 | $1,971 | - | $37,201 |
| Cypress College | $1,150 | $9,399 | $2,267 | - | $25,409 |
| California State University Maritime Academy | $7,672 | $19,552 | $1,032 | $21,358 | $22,613 |
| Antelope Valley Community College District | $1,124 | $8,228 | $900 | - | $15,232 |
| San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus | $7,060 | $18,940 | $908 | - | $22,240 |
| Rancho Santiago Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $3,668 | $13,501 | $1,416 | $21,358 | $24,539 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $3,668 for in-state students and $13,501 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 7.68% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University Maritime Academy requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,552 and Antelope Valley Community College District has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,228 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Skyline College | $1,362 | $9,508 | $1,332 | $11,384 |
| Cypress College | $1,146 | $7,986 | $1,150 | $9,399 |
| California State University Maritime Academy | $7,116 | $18,996 | $7,672 | $19,552 |
| Antelope Valley Community College District | $1,124 | $7,724 | $1,124 | $8,228 |
| San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus | $6,593 | $18,473 | $7,060 | $18,940 |
| Rancho Santiago Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $3,468 | $12,537 | $3,668 | $13,501 |
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 | |
| Skyline College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cypress College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| California State University Maritime Academy | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Antelope Valley Community College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Rancho Santiago Community College District Office | 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 $21,358 when a student lives on campus and $24,539 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Skyline College | - | - | $31,288 | $5,913 | - |
| Cypress College | - | - | $20,714 | $4,695 | - |
| California State University Maritime Academy | $13,976 | $7,382 | $13,852 | $8,761 | - |
| Antelope Valley Community College District | - | - | $11,900 | $3,332 | - |
| San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus | - | - | $17,100 | $5,140 | - |
| Rancho Santiago Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $13,976 | $7,382 | $18,971 | $5,568 | - |