Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,912 when living on campus and $29,323 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $11,559 when living on campus and $37,971 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 | ||
| Santa Rosa Junior College | $1,318 | $11,308 | $1,298 | - | $26,004 |
| Pasadena City College | $1,180 | $10,756 | $1,152 | - | $25,623 |
| Evergreen Valley College | $1,366 | $8,718 | $2,727 | - | $23,481 |
| Coastline Community College | $1,180 | $9,964 | $1,465 | - | $28,087 |
| College of Alameda | $1,148 | $8,684 | $1,724 | - | $28,862 |
| South Orange County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $1,238 | $9,886 | $1,673 | - | $26,411 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,238 for in-state students and $9,886 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 10.86% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Santa Rosa Junior College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $11,308 and College of Alameda 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 | |
| Santa Rosa Junior College | $1,318 | $9,310 | $1,318 | $11,308 |
| Pasadena City College | $1,172 | $9,572 | $1,180 | $10,756 |
| Evergreen Valley College | $1,366 | $8,286 | $1,366 | $8,718 |
| Coastline Community College | $1,174 | $8,734 | $1,180 | $9,964 |
| College of Alameda | $1,148 | $8,684 | $1,148 | $8,684 |
| South Orange County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $1,236 | $8,917 | $1,238 | $9,886 |
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 | |
| Santa Rosa Junior College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Pasadena City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Evergreen Valley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Coastline Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| College of Alameda | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| South Orange County 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 $26,411 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Santa Rosa Junior College | - | - | $21,270 | $4,734 | - |
| Pasadena City College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Evergreen Valley College | - | - | $18,126 | $5,355 | - |
| Coastline Community College | - | - | $23,659 | $4,428 | - |
| College of Alameda | - | - | $22,066 | $6,796 | - |
| South Orange County Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | - | - | $20,910 | $5,501 | - |