Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $19,691 when living on campus and $29,759 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $28,539 when living on campus and $38,607 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
Merced College | $1,194 | $8,154 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
Lake Tahoe Community College | $1,131 | $11,067 | $1,971 | $17,025 | $23,043 |
Golden West College | $1,196 | $11,084 | $1,465 | - | $28,087 |
Cuyamaca College | $1,340 | $10,636 | $1,200 | - | $24,900 |
Canada College | $1,332 | $9,508 | $1,971 | - | $35,284 |
Barstow Community College | $1,104 | $9,936 | $1,152 | - | $25,623 |
Average | $1,216 | $10,064 | $1,450 | $17,025 | $27,093 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,216 for in-state students and $10,064 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 10.27% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Golden West College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $11,084 and Merced College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,154 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Merced College | $1,194 | $7,890 | $1,194 | $8,154 |
Lake Tahoe Community College | $1,131 | $9,087 | $1,131 | $11,067 |
Golden West College | $1,190 | $9,854 | $1,196 | $11,084 |
Cuyamaca College | $1,340 | $9,852 | $1,340 | $10,636 |
Canada College | $1,362 | $9,006 | $1,332 | $9,508 |
Barstow Community College | $1,104 | $9,072 | $1,104 | $9,936 |
Average | $1,220 | $9,127 | $1,216 | $10,064 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Merced College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Lake Tahoe Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Golden West College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Cuyamaca College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Canada College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Barstow Community 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 $17,025 when a student lives on campus and $27,093 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
Merced College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
Lake Tahoe Community College | $11,751 | $5,274 | $17,769 | $5,274 | - |
Golden West College | - | - | $23,659 | $4,428 | - |
Cuyamaca College | - | - | $19,100 | $5,800 | - |
Canada College | - | - | $31,288 | $3,996 | - |
Barstow Community College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
Average | $11,751 | $5,274 | $21,780 | $5,314 | - |