Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,424 when living on campus and $26,451 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $11,907 when living on campus and $35,934 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 | ||
| Victor Valley College | $1,425 | $10,125 | $1,080 | - | $20,364 |
| Gavilan College | $1,506 | $12,246 | $938 | - | $24,651 |
| Cuesta College | $1,340 | $11,000 | $1,152 | - | $25,470 |
| Barstow Community College | $1,104 | $9,936 | $1,152 | - | $25,623 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $1,344 | $10,827 | $1,081 | - | $24,027 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,344 for in-state students and $10,827 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 21.03% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Gavilan College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $12,246 and Barstow Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,936 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Victor Valley College | $1,425 | $10,125 | $1,425 | $10,125 |
| Gavilan College | $1,166 | $7,238 | $1,506 | $12,246 |
| Cuesta College | $1,340 | $9,348 | $1,340 | $11,000 |
| Barstow Community College | $1,104 | $9,072 | $1,104 | $9,936 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $1,259 | $8,946 | $1,344 | $10,827 |
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 | |
| Victor Valley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Gavilan College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cuesta College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Barstow Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca 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 $24,027 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Victor Valley College | - | - | $16,580 | $3,784 | - |
| Gavilan College | - | - | $19,431 | $5,220 | - |
| Cuesta College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,039 | - |
| Barstow Community College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | - | - | $18,718 | $5,309 | - |