Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,367 when living on campus and $29,241 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $10,645 when living on campus and $37,520 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 | ||
| Mt San Antonio College | $1,364 | $10,212 | $1,434 | - | $31,626 |
| Merced College | $1,194 | $8,154 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Glendale Community College | $1,181 | $8,381 | $938 | - | $25,624 |
| Chaffey College | $1,184 | $11,120 | $938 | - | $25,624 |
| Santiago Canyon College | $1,164 | $9,612 | $1,500 | - | $25,875 |
| San Jose-Evergreen Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $1,217 | $9,496 | $1,150 | - | $26,874 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,217 for in-state students and $9,496 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.50% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Chaffey College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $11,120 and Merced College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,154 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Mt San Antonio College | $1,352 | $10,096 | $1,364 | $10,212 |
| Merced College | $1,194 | $7,890 | $1,194 | $8,154 |
| Glendale Community College | $1,171 | $8,438 | $1,181 | $8,381 |
| Chaffey College | $1,184 | $9,392 | $1,184 | $11,120 |
| Santiago Canyon College | $1,156 | $8,764 | $1,164 | $9,612 |
| San Jose-Evergreen Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $1,211 | $8,916 | $1,217 | $9,496 |
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 | |
| Mt San Antonio College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Merced College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Glendale Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Chaffey College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Santiago Canyon College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| San Jose-Evergreen 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 $26,874 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Mt San Antonio College | - | - | $25,434 | $6,192 | - |
| Merced College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Glendale Community College | - | - | $19,432 | $6,192 | - |
| Chaffey College | - | - | $19,432 | $6,192 | - |
| Santiago Canyon College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,444 | - |
| San Jose-Evergreen Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | - | - | $20,632 | $6,242 | - |