Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,720 when living on campus and $29,819 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $11,395 when living on campus and $38,494 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 | ||
| Berkeley City College | $1,148 | $8,684 | $1,971 | - | $28,802 |
| Laney College | $1,148 | $8,684 | $1,724 | - | $28,862 |
| Cuesta College | $1,340 | $11,000 | $1,152 | - | $25,470 |
| Barstow Community College | $1,104 | $9,936 | $1,152 | - | $25,623 |
| Norco College | $1,420 | $11,230 | $1,440 | - | $26,740 |
| Ventura County Community College System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $1,232 | $9,907 | $1,488 | - | $27,099 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,232 for in-state students and $9,907 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 7.92% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Norco College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $11,230 and Berkeley City College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,684 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Berkeley City College | $1,148 | $8,676 | $1,148 | $8,684 |
| Laney College | $1,148 | $8,684 | $1,148 | $8,684 |
| Cuesta College | $1,340 | $9,348 | $1,340 | $11,000 |
| Barstow Community College | $1,104 | $9,072 | $1,104 | $9,936 |
| Norco College | $1,420 | $10,120 | $1,420 | $11,230 |
| Ventura County Community College System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $1,232 | $9,180 | $1,232 | $9,907 |
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 | |
| Berkeley City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Laney 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. | |||
| Norco College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ventura County Community College System 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 $27,099 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Berkeley City College | - | - | $22,066 | $6,736 | - |
| Laney College | - | - | $22,066 | $6,796 | - |
| Cuesta College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,039 | - |
| Barstow Community College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Norco College | - | - | $22,312 | $4,428 | - |
| Ventura County Community College System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | - | - | $21,061 | $6,038 | - |