Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,281 when living on campus and $28,693 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $11,134 when living on campus and $37,546 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
Los Angeles City College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
Los Angeles Valley College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
Golden West College | $1,196 | $11,084 | $1,465 | - | $28,087 |
Columbia College | $1,547 | $8,870 | $940 | - | $25,623 |
Allan Hancock College | $1,156 | $9,436 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
IDEA at ATEP | $1,156 | $10,996 | $938 | - | $27,891 |
Average | $1,255 | $10,108 | $1,026 | - | $26,412 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,255 for in-state students and $10,108 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 8.86% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Golden West College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $11,084 and Columbia College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,870 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Los Angeles City College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
Los Angeles Valley College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
Golden West College | $1,190 | $9,854 | $1,196 | $11,084 |
Columbia College | $1,356 | $7,308 | $1,547 | $8,870 |
Allan Hancock College | $1,146 | $8,994 | $1,156 | $9,436 |
IDEA at ATEP | $1,150 | $9,814 | $1,156 | $10,996 |
Average | $1,220 | $9,285 | $1,255 | $10,108 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Los Angeles City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Los Angeles Valley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Golden West College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Columbia College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Allan Hancock College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
IDEA at ATEP | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
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 $26,412 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
Los Angeles City College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
Los Angeles Valley College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
Golden West College | - | - | $23,659 | $4,428 | - |
Columbia College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
Allan Hancock College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
IDEA at ATEP | - | - | $22,671 | $5,220 | - |
Average | - | - | $20,676 | $5,736 | - |