Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,623 when living on campus and $29,879 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $11,305 when living on campus and $38,561 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 | ||
| Los Angeles Trade Technical College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Cuesta College | $1,340 | $11,000 | $1,152 | - | $25,470 |
| Chabot College | $1,150 | $8,686 | $1,152 | - | $28,944 |
| Cabrillo College | $1,270 | $9,910 | $2,250 | - | $28,989 |
| West Valley Mission Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $1,250 | $9,932 | $1,373 | - | $27,257 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,250 for in-state students and $9,932 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 10.33% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Cuesta College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $11,000 and Chabot College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,686 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Los Angeles Trade Technical College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
| Cuesta College | $1,340 | $9,348 | $1,340 | $11,000 |
| Chabot College | $1,150 | $8,158 | $1,150 | $8,686 |
| Cabrillo College | $1,262 | $8,630 | $1,270 | $9,910 |
| West Valley Mission Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $1,248 | $9,002 | $1,250 | $9,932 |
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 | |
| Los Angeles Trade Technical College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cuesta College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Chabot College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cabrillo College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| 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 $27,257 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Los Angeles Trade Technical College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Cuesta College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,039 | - |
| Chabot College | - | - | $23,076 | $5,868 | - |
| Cabrillo College | - | - | $22,140 | $6,849 | - |
| West Valley Mission Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | - | - | $21,020 | $6,237 | - |