Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,840 when living on campus and $33,019 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $11,098 when living on campus and $41,276 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 | ||
| Southwestern College | $1,344 | $9,492 | $1,210 | - | $29,377 |
| Canada College | $1,332 | $9,508 | $1,971 | - | $35,284 |
| Santiago Canyon College | $1,164 | $9,612 | $1,500 | - | $25,875 |
| San Diego Community College District-District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| West Valley Mission Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $1,280 | $9,537 | $1,560 | - | $30,179 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,280 for in-state students and $9,537 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.96% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Santiago Canyon College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $9,612 and Southwestern College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,492 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Southwestern College | $1,342 | $9,490 | $1,344 | $9,492 |
| Canada College | $1,362 | $9,006 | $1,332 | $9,508 |
| Santiago Canyon College | $1,156 | $8,764 | $1,164 | $9,612 |
| San Diego Community College District-District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| West Valley Mission Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $1,287 | $9,087 | $1,280 | $9,537 |
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 | |
| Southwestern College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Canada College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Santiago Canyon College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| San Diego Community College District-District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| West Valley Mission 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 $30,179 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Southwestern College | - | - | $23,897 | $5,480 | - |
| Canada College | - | - | $31,288 | $3,996 | - |
| Santiago Canyon College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,444 | - |
| San Diego Community College District-District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| West Valley Mission Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | - | - | $24,872 | $5,307 | - |