Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,451 when living on campus and $30,126 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $10,439 when living on campus and $38,113 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 | ||
| West Valley College | $1,490 | $8,702 | $1,152 | - | $26,341 |
| Southwestern College | $1,344 | $9,492 | $1,210 | - | $29,377 |
| Golden West College | $1,196 | $11,084 | $1,465 | - | $28,087 |
| Compton College | $1,142 | $8,822 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Las Positas College | $1,168 | $8,176 | $1,152 | - | $28,944 |
| Hacienda La Puente Adult Education | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $1,268 | $9,255 | $1,183 | - | $27,674 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,268 for in-state students and $9,255 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.34% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Golden West College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $11,084 and Las Positas College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,176 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| West Valley College | $1,490 | $9,320 | $1,490 | $8,702 |
| Southwestern College | $1,342 | $9,490 | $1,344 | $9,492 |
| Golden West College | $1,190 | $9,854 | $1,196 | $11,084 |
| Compton College | $1,142 | $8,822 | $1,142 | $8,822 |
| Las Positas College | $1,168 | $8,176 | $1,168 | $8,176 |
| Hacienda La Puente Adult Education | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $1,266 | $9,132 | $1,268 | $9,255 |
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 | |
| West Valley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Southwestern College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Golden West College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Compton College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Las Positas College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Hacienda La Puente Adult Education | 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 $27,674 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| West Valley College | - | - | $21,452 | $4,889 | - |
| Southwestern College | - | - | $23,897 | $5,480 | - |
| Golden West College | - | - | $23,659 | $4,428 | - |
| Compton College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Las Positas College | - | - | $23,076 | $5,868 | - |
| Hacienda La Puente Adult Education | - | ||||
| Average | - | - | $22,303 | $5,371 | - |